Teochews love their meat and eggs braised to a dark brown colour. The taste of braised meat is usually savoury, with a tinge of sesame and ginger fragrance. On the other hand, the Shanghainese style of braised meat – sour, … Read more
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Category Archives: Pork
Oinky Mini Pigs In A Mini Blanket
I’ve been seeing this recipe for a while on Pinterest recently. The name of this pastry is enough to catch my attention – ‘Pigs in a blanket‘? Where’s the pig? Why would pigs need blankets unless they sleep in air-conditioned … Read more
Juicy Meat In A Golden Potato Pot Pie
The first time I attempted this dish was almost… *gasp*… twenty years ago.
Pork Trotter Jelly (猪脚冻)- An Authentic Teochew Delicacy
Pork trotter jelly is a dish that is unique to the Teochew food culture in Singapore. This dish originated from the Shantou province in China, where the Teochews populate and came to Singapore from. The dish makes use of the … Read more
All I Want For Christmas Is A Stuffed Pork Belly That Crackles!
Nothing beats the smell of crackling roast pork at home, during Christmas, with rosemary and basil fragrance roaming the air. It compliments the jingles that play continuously on the radio and the end-of-year festive aura that lingers everywhere.
