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Singapore Food & Culture King and Queen of Tropical Fruits Durian is the undisputed king of Southeast Asian fruits—though whether it is the most beloved is a matter of fierce debate. Its pungent aroma is legendary: some detect notes of caramel and almonds, while others compare it to gym socks or raw onions. Love it or loathe it, the durian is impossible to ignore. Beneath its formidable green, thorn-covered husk lies a treasure of soft, custard-yellow flesh with a texture like rich pudding and a flavor reminiscent of mango, vanilla, and caramel all at once. What many visitors do not realize is that durian is native to Singapore . The very name testifies to this heritage: duri is Malay for "thorn," and Lorong Lew Lian (Lew Lian Lane) in Serangoon takes its name from the Hokkien word for durian, marking the site of former durian plantations. Durian trees bearing fruit in Pulau...

The good old humble rice porridge or congee made its way into american fast food restaurants. There is chicken (what else!) porridge breakfast meal sold for $3.60 at KFC that includes a cup of coffee or tea. If you buy ala carte the porridge cost $2.60. A good hearty breakfast or meal to start your day. At some KFC outlets you can surf for free too while having your brekky. At Long John Silver you can also get porridge set complete with two half-boiled eggs for $5.20. Half-boiled eggs are usually part of kaya toast set , but still delicious to be mixed with congee as well. It is certainly a great way to start your day by having a hot comfort soft meal of porridge or congee with generous amount of nicely smelled fried shallots sprinkled on top of it. Black soya sauce and pepper are optional, but a bit of soya sauce is a must for many, to give some added taste and zest to otherwise bland-looking dish. Breakfast porridge at KFC You can get one for only $1.80 at Old Chang Kee, which is goo...

Singapore Food & Culture When the heat and humidity hit, Singaporeans reach for two timeless coolers: ice kacang and chendol. One is a technicolour mountain of shaved ice and syrup; the other, a creamy bowl of coconut milk, gula Melaka and squiggly green noodles. Both are cheap, deeply satisfying, and found at almost every hawker centre and food court on the island. Here is everything you need to know about these two classics, from what goes into the bowl to where to find door of the best ones. 📋 Quick Facts Ice Kacang Chendol Also known as Ais kacang / ABC ( air batu campur ) Cendol Base Shaved ice + coloured syrups Coconut milk + gula Melaka Signature ingredients Red beans, sweet corn, attap chee, jelly Green pandan rice-flour jelly noodles Texture Icy, crunchy, chunky Creamy, smooth, slurpy Origin Malay roadside stalls Java, via Malaysia (Melaka ...