Countries and Cuisines

Malaya style fried chicken

2009-04-21T11:54:00.000-07:00

Who does not love fried chicken? If you are an avid friend chicken fan then you will have enough reasons to rejoice during your trip to Singapore. In Singapore you can have different variants of fried chicken from different cuisine. Each of the fried chicken dishes differs from that of any other cuisine. The use of spices and the process of preparation are the two major reasons behind all these differences. But if you want to try something really tasty and delicious then you should opt for the Malaya style fried chicken which is nothing but delicious.

Malaya style fried chicken, which is also referred to as Southern fried chicken is a popular dish in Singapore. It is a chicken dish in which the chicken is coated with a breading mixture or batter and then fried. There are a number of ways of frying the chicken. It can be deep fried, pan fried or even pressure fried. The batter seals in the juices of the chicken and at the same time absorb the fat of the fryer too. The chicken used in this fry can be chicken pieces with bones with skin, skin less or boneless pieces. Usually chicken breast is used for the fries. Pieces of chicken breast are also used for making chicken fingers. This results into a crispy fry that is soft from inside and crunchy outside - truly a great combination.

Many tourists who visit Singapore have rated this Malaya chicken dish very highly. The taste of this dish is truly enjoyable. You cannot stop yourself from munching these yummy treats during your stay in Singapore. If you are a foodie you are going to love this chicken dish. Easily available for a small price, this chicken fry makes a great snack and can go with anything from a full course meal or just beverages.

Acar

2009-04-16T11:47:00.000-07:00

If you love salads then you are sure to have a fun galore during your trip to Singapore. Singapore is well known for its choicest of food. The Lion City has a number of restaurants where you can get a wide array of dishes from a wide variety of cuisines. You can have a great dining experience at the restaurants in Singapore. You can taste authentic Chinese cuisine, Indian Cuisine, Thai dishes and even dishes from Malaya cuisine at these Singapore restaurants. You can get a wide variety of salads in different cuisines of the country. Acra, a type of salad made in Malaya Cuisine is one of the most popular salads in Singapore.

Acar refers to a type of salad made in Indonesia, Malaysia as well as Singapore. This salad dish is made from different vegetables such as yardlong beans, carrots and cabbages. These leafy green veggies are pickled in vinegar. Dried chillies are also added to the salad to enhance the taste. Later the vegetables are topped with ground peanuts. Simple, yet delicious that is the buzzword of this tasty salad. You can have a great time enjoying this spicy salad during the meals.

In Singapore you can get a number of varieties of Acar. The varieties of Acar include acar awak or Nonya acar, as well as Malay acar. Acar awak is one of the most elaborate varieties. This contains a number of other vegetables like eggplants. Aromatic spices are also used in the pickling mix. This salad is served as a condiment and is generally eaten with a main course.

The process of preparation of the salad as well as the ingredients varies from country to country. Some people add sugar and vinegar to the sweet and sour pickled mixture. Lemongrass and gingers also added to enhance the aroma of this spicy salad.

Kaya Toast

2009-04-14T11:43:00.000-07:00

Looking for some unique snacking options during your trip to Singapore? Singapore, the popular tourist destination of Southeast Asia in well known for its wide variety of food. As the city has a multi-ethnic culture the cuisine of the city is also diversified and includes the best of all cuisines of people who live here. In this city you can get anything from appetizer, full course meals, soups and snacks. All of these are very tasty and healthy. Kaya toast is one of the most well snacking options in Singapore. The Singaporeans as well as the Malayasians love this dish.

If you love experimenting with new kind of snacks then uou should try the Kaya Toast at least once during your stay in Singapore. It is a popular snack among the Singaporeans and Malayasians. In Singapore and Malayasia, Kaya is a favorite spread. Tyhis spread is eaten on a variety of things including bread, toast and cream crackers. This delicious spread is made of eggs, sugar and coconut milk. Pandan is used for flavoring the spread.

Originally Kaya spread and butter or margarine are spread on two pieces of toasted bread to make this delicious dish. Sometimes untoasted breads are also used to prepare this dish. Kaya jam and butter can also be spread on the same slice of bread. This makes a tasty toast that has become quite popular among the locals as well as the tourists alike.

Kaya Toast is consumed with a cup of team and coffee. You can enjoy the Kaya toast at any of the Kaya toast shops. You can have a great time relishing this amazing dish. You can also enjoy this tasty snack at the coffee shops. You are surely going to enjoy this wonderful treat.

Chai Tao Kway

2009-04-10T11:40:00.000-07:00

When in Singapore do not forget to try out different exotic dishes. There are a number of tasty dishes that are loved by the tourists as well as the local people. Chinese food is one of the most well known cuisines in Singapore. You can get a wide variety of Chinese dishes in the restaurants in Singapore. There is a wide array of dishes in Chinese cuisine and most of them are very tasty as well. Whether you love spicy dishes or the lightly spiced variety you will get your favorite dish in the Chinese cuisine. You can try out Chai tao kway, which is a well known dish of Chinese cuisine.

Chai tao kway is one of the most common dishes of Teochew Cuisine in China. This dish is also very populr in Singapore and Malaysia. This is a dim sum dish that is very good for health. This dish is also well known as fried carrot cake. Some people in much Southeast Asian country also call it carrot cake. The reason behind the name is that Daikon, one of the most important ingredients of the dish can also refer to a carrot. Originally it refers to a red radish. However, you must not confuse it with the Western carrot cake.

The amazing dim sum dish is made from rice flour and white radish. In Malayasia the dish is served as rectangular slabs. These slabs are steamed and then fried. But Singapore cuisine has a different style of preparing the dish. Here the entire slab is cut into pieces and are stir fried with soy sauce, eggs, garlic, dried shrimp and spring onion. There are two versions of the dish. The white version does use sweet soy sauce. In this version the carrot cake is fried on top of a beaten egg so that a crust is formed. The black version used sweet soya sauce. In this variety the egg is mixed with the carrot cake. Both the versions are very tasty.

Bak kut teh

2009-04-08T11:21:00.000-07:00

During your trip to Singapore you should always opt for some authentic Singapore cuisine. Singapore cuisine in the melting pot of all cuisines of different ethnicities who stay there. You can try different cuisines here. With 77% of the population, the Chinese dominate the cuisine scene of the country too. Bak kut the is a wonderful dish that you can have at any of the Chinese restaurants in Singapore.

Bak kut teh is a type of Chinese soup which is popularly served in Singapore and its neighboring Malaysia, China and Taiwan. The soup is also quite popular in Hat Yai of Thailand and Batam of Indoneshia. The meaning of the name of the dish is meat bone tea. The Chinese soup dish is very simple to cook. The dish is nothing but some meaty ribs of pork cooked in an elaborate broth of herbs and spices. The herbs and spices used in this dish star anise, cinnamon, cloves, dang gui, fennel seeds and garlic. The meaty ribs are added with the broth and they are boiled together for several hours. Additional ingredients like mushrooms, offal, choy sum, tofu and tofu puffs are also added in the curry. The authentic Chinese recipe includes use of Chinese herbs like yu zhu and ju zhi. These two herbs lend the dish a sweeter taste and a stronger flavor. Light or dark soya sauces are also added in this dish to ebnhance the taste. Bak kut teh is usually garnished with chopped coriander, green onions as well as fried shallots.

Bak kut teh is eaten usually with rice and noodles. A noodle soup is also served from time to time with this Chinese soup. Youtiao or strips of fried dough are also served with the soup. These strips are dipped into the soup and consumed. The dish is popular as a morning meal. It has a number of variants as well.