Rosemary, sage, basil and thyme herbs we have grown to know so well even if they are far from native to our tropical island. But what of indigenous herbs like ulam rajah, sawtooth coriander, kaffir lime leaves and turmeric leaves? They grow easily in our climate, yet it was only in the last decade that they began making a real appearance in our restaurants’ repertoire, beyond traditional Southeast Asian dishes like beef rendang and Vietnamese summer rolls.
Thanks to urban farms that have blossomed across the island in recent years, we now know more about indigenous Southeast Asian herbs than ever before. Chefs from casual eateries to the fanciest restaurants are increasingly turning to our proverbial backyard to source for flavours that truly speak of their sense of place.
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What’s new right now? Indulge in a free-flow of delicious cocktails, wines and nibbles at Atlas, go plant-based with Baker & Cook’s new menu, or check out Friends Bak Kut Teh’s renditions of both herbal and peppery bak kut teh.
1. Baker & Cook Dempsey has a plant-based menu
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Baker & Cook has unveiled a new plant-based menu that’s available exclusively at its Dempsey restaurant.
KARANA transforms jackfruit into pork alternatives curated to suit our discerning Asian palates
Last Updated: February 1, 2021
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Specially curated to suit discerning Asian palates, KARANA’s first series of ‘pork’ products make use of the natural meat-like qualities of a young jackfruit to produce an array of minimally processed, ready-to-eat options such as the
Whole-plant Char Siu Bao
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Providing the mouth-watering qualities and lusciousness of minced pork is the use of jackfruits which are sourced responsibility from small holder farms located in Sri Lanka. An extremely efficient crop with high yields and low water usage, up to 60% of the jackfruits are said to be currently wasted by farmers.
The Straits Times
Singaporeans can zoom down the Marina Bay pit lane like an F1 driver but on a bicycle
How To Not Waste Your Annual Leave starring Chua Enlai is a guide to escaping WFH fatigue. This week: A Marina Bay and Civic District Singapoliday that includes dining in the sky and a Happy Hour with a view
Chua Enlai and Brendon Fernandez take off on a Singapoliday to rediscover Marina Bay and the Civic District. Watch the video embedded in this story! PHOTO: SPH
PublishedJan 28, 2021, 4:00 am SGT
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