A collection of traditional as well as contemporary recipes showcasing all the good stuff found at our hawker centres and pasar malam (night market).
This is Hainanese Chicken rice recipe, the way I’ve always made it plus an easier version for the many readers who’ve asked for it over the years. What is Hainanese Chicken Rice? Hainanese Chicken rice is a chicken and rice…
Begedil are delicious fried potato patties with a meltingly soft middle that is a popular side dish in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Begedil History, anyone? So where is begedil from? It owes its origin to the Dutch, apparently, but…
Nasi Lemak, often called the national dish of Malaysia, is a breakfast ritual for many there, and in Singapore. It is rice cooked in coconut milk, served with a dose of sambal and various accompaniments. It is very similar to…
The Singapore Hor Fun is a classic hawker centre (street food) dish of Chinese origin. Soft, flat rice noodles on a bed of gloriously, silky and thick sauce, this is Singaporean Zi Char food at its best! Previously published on LinsFood.com…
Kam Heong Chicken is big on flavour, full of Chinese, Malay, South Asian, Eurasian and Nyonya flavours! Perfect with some rice and a side vegetable dish or salad. What’s in a Name? Kam Heong is from the Cantonese dialect. So…
This Laksa is a delicious bowl of noodles in a sharp, South East Asian style curry sauce, with sharp and creamy flavours. It epitomises everything I love about the food of the region. Favourite Childhood Recipe If you are a…