5 MUST-TRY DISHES FROM SINGAPORE – SINGAPORE-STYLE CHINESE CUISINE

The fascinating fusion of cultures in Singapore has produced a really distinctive cuisine that combines the greatest elements from around Asia. Singaporean food is multi-facted, combining flavours and ingredients from a number of different cuisines.

Discover 5 must-try Singaporean foods from Chinese-inspired noodle dishes to Malay-style mains and curries with Indian accents. It took us some time to compile our selection.

1. Singapore Chilli Crab

 

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For anyone visiting Singapore, mud crab served in a spicy, somewhat sweet sauce is absolutely must-try. Be ready to create a mess because mantou is provided to mop up all the gravy.

2. Hainanese Chicken Rice

 

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Hainanese chicken rice, a traditional Chinese-Singaporean dish, is a comforting combination of poached chicken, stock-enriched rice, chilli sauce and soup.

3. Barbecued Sambal Fish

 

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This spicy meal of barbecued sambal fish is traditionally prepared with boneless stingray wings. The fish is then covered in sambal, wrapped in banana leaves, and cooked over a chargrill.

4. Wanton Mee

 

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Wanton mee is a cheap and joyful dish made of springy egg noodles, wanton dumplings, char siu pork, Asian vegetables, and a sweet or sour sauce.

5. Fried Carrot Cake

 

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With nary a hint of carrot in sight, this Singaporean fried carrot cake is, in fact, stir-fried cubes of rice and radish cake, tossed with a sweet soy sauce