This is a very common dish we find at the local economic rice stalls, be it at the hawker centers or foodcourts. We love it when the hawkers spoon lots of brown gravy from the tray onto our pile of … Read more
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My Crispy Chinese Pan-Fried Dumpling (锅贴）
I did it well this time. The last time I tried making pan-fried dumpling, otherwise known as ‘guo tie’ (or 锅贴 in Mandarin) (The Guo Tie: Chinese Pan-Fried Dumpling Experiment) was more than 2 years ago. It wasn’t inedible, but … Read more
Teochew Bak Kut Teh (潮州肉骨茶）
Teochew bak kut teh is a common dish sold in many local hawker centers as well as dedicated bak kut teh eateries, such as the locally renowned Song Fa Bak Kut Teh at New Bridge Road and the Old Tiong … Read more
Pad Ga-Prao Muu (Thai Minced Pork With Holy Basil)
Pad Gao-Prao Muu, or Thai minced pork with holy basil, is a uniquely Thai roadside dish commonly served with plain white rice and a sunny-side-up. What makes this dish unique is the holy basil – a variant of basil that … Read more
Home-Made Hokkien Style Ngoh Hiang (五香）
Ngoh Hiang, or 五香 in Mandarin, is a mixture of minced meat and vegetables seasoned with five-spice powder (hence its name), rolled up in beancurd skin, steamed and then deep-fried. The local Teochews and Hokkiens love this dish equally, especially … Read more
