Laksa | Lontong | Mee Rebus | Mee Siam | Mee Soto | Mutton Soup | Nasi Lemak | Popiah | Roti Prata | Satay

 

Laksa

What is it:

Laksa (feature picture) is a popular Peranakan dish consisting of rice noodles and rich spicy gravy made from coconut milk, spices, dried shrimp and chilli. It is usually topped off with fresh prawns, cockles and sliced fishcake.

Where to buy it:

Marine Parade Laksa

50 East Coast Road, Roxy Square #01-64

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Lontong

What is it:

Lotong is a Malay word that actually refers to compressed rice cakes, but is also used to refer to a dish where these rice cakes are served in a coconut milk and vegetable stew. This dish is often topped up with a dash of sambal (chilli paste) and kerisik (toasted coconut), resulting in a rich, flavourful taste.

Where to buy it:

Killiney Curry Puff

93 Killiney Road

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Mee Rebus

What is it:

Mee Rebus is an Indonesian dish, which literally translates as “boiled noodles”. Yellow egg noodles are boiled in thick, slightly sweet and spicy gravy, made from potatoes, curry powder, water, salted soybeans, dried shrimps and peanuts.

Where to buy it:

Food Centre

Blk 724, Ang Mo Kio Ave 6

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Mee Siam

What is it:

While “Mee Siam” literally means “Siamese noodles”, this dish actually has Peranakan origins. Vermicelli is served in light, spicy, sweet and sour gravy, and topped off with a slice of boiled egg and spring onions. It is also available in a dried form.

Where to buy it:

Clementi Food Centre

Clementi Ave 3

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Mee Soto

What is it:

Mee Soto is a Malay spicy noodle soup, made with either yellow egg noodles or rice vermicelli, and blanched in an aromatic, tasty soup boiled from special spices and chicken stock.

Where to buy it:

Adam Road Food Centre

2 Adam Road, Singapore 289876‎

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Mutton Soup

What is it:

Mutton soup is more commonly known as “sup kambing” in Singapore, and refers to a hearty mutton soup slowly simmered with aromatic herbs and spices, and garnished with fried shallots and fresh cilantro. Often accompanied with soft bread.

Where to buy it:

Jamal's

Singapore

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Nasi Lemak

What is it:

While the Malay word “nasi” refers to rice, the word “lemak” refers to a certain richness derived from the culinary usage of coconut cream or milk. The name “nasi lemak” is thus derived from the cooking process whereby rice is soaked in coconut cream and then the mixture is steamed. The rice is then served with small dried anchovies, roasted peanuts, sliced cucumbers, fried fish or chicken and sambal.

Where to buy it:

Adam Road Food Centre

2 Adam Road, Singapore 289876‎

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Popiah

What is it:

Popiah is a Chinese fresh spring roll that wraps up a mixture of grated turnip and other vegetables, fried omelette, chopped peanuts, fried shallots and a sweet sauce in a thin, paper-like crepe.

Where to buy it:

Jin San Lin

Bishan Central, Singapore

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Roti Prata

What is it:

Roti Prata is a fluffy, crispy Indian flatbread that is often served with either chicken, mutton or fish curry. Flavourings and toppings like egg, cheese or garlic are popular in Singapore.

Where to buy it:

Eat

The Rail Mall, 436 Upper Bukit Timah Road

Singapore 678058

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Satay

What is it:

Satay is a popular dish in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, whereby meat is skewered and then grilled or barbecued over a wood or charcoal fire. The meat is usually marinated in a sweet seasoning made with turmeric, and later served with a spicy gravy made from crushed peanuts.

Where to buy it:

Telok Ayer Market (Lau Pa Sat)

Boon Tat St, Singapore

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