July 30, 2021
The Fullerton Hotel’s National Day Cake
The Fullerton Hotel
It’s safe to say that 2021 has been a rollercoaster of a year. With the constantly changing restrictions adding to our pandemic-induced stress, it’s no wonder we all need some time to rest and soak up a bit of zen.
Despite the postponement of the National Day Parade to Aug 21, there’s still plenty to liven up the long weekend (and the rest of the month). Paint the town – or your home – red this National Day with our roundup of fun-filled local celebratory treats.
Feast on Celebratory Grub
Makan News - Something wonderful happened over the past few days - support for hawkers swelled and lifelines extended during these times. But between your hawker meals, you can also show love to the food and beverage scene in general with orders from restaurants and home-based. Read more at www.tnp.sg
March 15, 2021
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Pao fan (literally translating to ‘submerged rice’) has been popping into the limelight lately – it seems like we hear of high-flying chefs venturing into the pao fan hawker business every other month. And we aren’t complaining – this Chinese soup dish is our definition of comfort in a bowl.
Think cooked rice drenched in a silky, usually seafood broth, then topped with crackly rice puffs for that satisfying play of textures. And while Chinese restaurants typically do it in sharing portions with luxe fixings, we can now feast on wallet-friendly hawker options too.
Here’s our rundown of the best pao fan to slurp up in Singapore.
December 22, 2020
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With the chilly sweater weather in Singapore these past few weeks, the cravings for something warm and soupy to tide us over have definitely increased. While chicken soup, stews and hotpots certain hit the spot, another comforting option you may want to consider is pao fan.
Pao fan is a dish that s often confused with porridge., but here s how to tell the difference. The former features steamed rice doused in a piping hot broth and finished off with a scattering of crispy rice, while the latter is rice grains simmered in liquid and cooked.