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.
January 19, 2021
Treasure pots by Feng Shui Inn.
Resorts World Sentosa
Chinese New Year is right around the corner. Which means it’s time to start ordering festive snacks for house visits and your munching pleasure.
Plus, take this opportunity to send some gifts that symbolise happiness, prosperity and abundance. Truly, there’s no better way to spread the love than through food.
1. Festive hampers by Noel Gifts
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Convey auspicious greetings and messages of abundance and prosperity to your loved ones and business associates with a heart-warming hamper from Noel Gifts.
The Grandeur hamper ($300, shown above) is a treasure trove of premium brandy, nourishing jars of bird’s nests, dried mushrooms, canned abalones and traditional Chinese tea. Plus, the golden box that the hamper comes in can be reused as a holder for Mandarin oranges.
December 22, 2020
Instagram/miss foodbaby, Facebook/Mun s Seafood Pao Fan
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.