Joy's Birthday

Celebrated Joy's Birthday with 18 course Meal.....Happy Birthday 

Half Boiled Eggs

This is a rather simple breakfast meal however making these eggs, timing is very crucial. I believed these half boiled eggs originated from the British during their colonial rule. As a Cook to the British master, Hainanese cooks had took these breakfast meal to a different twist after the British left. Some started Coffee Shop or what is commonly known as Kopitiam (pronounce as Ko.p.t.m quickly). Normally it goes with freshly roasted coffee or Hainanese tea and Kaya Toast. Kaya is a spread that consist of coconut milk, pandan leave, egg and sugar. Some would prefer just butter and sugar.

Most Chinese do not like these eggs but in Singapore, almost everyone knows these eggs however not many can perfect it correctly. Most of the failure to perfect these eggs is that the eggs had taken directly from the fridge and immediately tried to boil them. 

These eggs must be left at room temperature, take these eggs out from the fridge and leave it overnight. Boil a pot water, place the eggs in a bowl preferable ceramic as it absorb heat. Pour the hot water in till eggs are covered then drain. Then pour the hot water again in the bowl till the eggs are covered over and cover the bowl for five and a half minutes. The eggs should come out right and you can still scrap the egg whites from the shell. Seasoned it with white pepper and soy sauce, I prefer to use dark mushroom soy sauce as it gives a distinct flavour, it all depends on your preference. 

These eggs will taste good when it is still warm, dip it with toast or just go straight down your throat. 

Note: if you removed the eggs after five and a half minutes and not crack open, the eggs will continue to cook and the texture will be different. The method above is good for 2 eggs only, if more I can't grantee as I never tried it with more than 2 eggs  

Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo 黄金特制酿豆腐

505 Beach Rd Golden Mile Food Ctr

#B1-44 S199583

Time: 1045 - 1500, close on Sun

Owner: Johnson Chng Fang Khiang

Outlet: 62985908

Handphone: 96533029

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Young Tau Foo is one of my favourite dish. I used to have at least once a week and this particular stall in Beach Road Food Centre is my favourite choice. 

Basically I love everything they have to offer, the chilli sauce is really nice and the fish paste they used are all home made including the fish balls which I always have extra. Unlike many Yong Tau Foo stall, their kangkong are all raw, however over here their kangkong are pre-cook and wrap in a bundle just like the good old days.

Banana Crepe

This was the best breakfast my ex-wife have prepared after knowing her for 19yrs. The ingredient is rather simple and it packed with enough power ingredient to start the day off.

Tiong Shian Porridge Center 長城粥品中心

65 New Bridge Road, Ann Kway Building
Tel: 6221 1596 / 6222 3911
Opening Hours: Daily 8am to 4am

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This is one of our favourite Cantonese porridge located in Chinatown, 5 mins away from the MRT station. Unlike many porridges, which will tends to get watery after awhile. This joint has the best in texture. 

For me I preferred the mixed pork porridge especially they included deep fried intestine which has a unique texture. What you should not miss is the tofu and claypot frog. They said the best claypot frog is in Geyland but I feel this is better.  

Founder Bak Kut Teh Restaurant

347 Balestier Road

Singapore 32977

Tel: 63526192

Opening Hours: 12noon to 2pm / 6pm to 2.30am (Close on Tuesday)

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There are several good Buk Kut Teh joint in Singapore and it comes in few different versions such as the dark or clear soup and the Malaysian style. I still prefer the clear version that comes with garlic peppery taste.  

This joint was introduced to me by my friend Kelvin and he insisted I should join him on a late night supper and I never regretted. All I can say this is the best I ever tasted.

Indonesian Cuisines

If you like Malay Rice, you have to try this stall. I can't seems to find the name for this stall that serves Indonesian Cuisine but is at Keppel Road, MPA One Stop Document Centre. It is located in one of the coffee shop beside the escalator. 

Most Malay Rice stalls around Singapore are rather expensive however at this joint a plate of 5 dishes; mussel, squid, samabal goreng, beef redang, vegetable lemak cost SGD4.50. On top of that you can have free achar. Simply the BEST!!