Cook Your Favourite Local Hawker Dishes At Home With Our Recipes

From satay and char kway teow to bak kut teh and nasi goreng, our recipes let you cook your favourite hawker food at home to enjoy anytime of the day (no need for food delivery services!).

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From satay and char kway teow to bak kut teh and nasi goreng, our recipes let you cook your favourite hawker food at home to enjoy anytime of the day (no need for food delivery services!).

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1. Serangoon Garden Roti John

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The Serangoon Garden Roti John was made famous in 1976 by food seller Mr Shukor, who used to sell it at the now-demolished Taman Serasi Food Centre. The business then moved to Serangoon Gardens and closed down in 2010. This recipe will show you how to make roti john inspired by the original.

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2. Chicken Rendang

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Want to make a heavier stew but don't want to use too much time? Give this chicken rendang recipe a try!

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3. Mixed Satay

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Fire up the barbeque and throw on some of these delicious meat skewers for a satay party at home!

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4. Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)

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A traditional family favourite, nasi goreng is a stunning Indonesian fried rice dish brimming with fresh vegetables and a fried egg on top!

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5. Laksa Steamboat

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Actress Selena Tan shares her mum's laksa steamboat recipe, which has been a staple in her family's reunion dinner for the past 30 years.

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6. Stir-fried Hokkien Noodles With Chicken, Chilli And Bean Sprouts

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In Chinese culture, long noodles (uncut) symbolise long life. This simple dish can be served at special occasions and celebrations like Chinese New Year, or can be great for an indulgent dinner feast.

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7. Bak Kut Teh Chicken

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Bak kut teh is essentially a Singaporean dish which originated from the Chinese community here and made with a potpourri of Malay and Indian spices. Most bak kut teh use pork meat and bones, but this recipe makes use of a whole spring chicken.

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8. Fruit Rojak

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A popular mixed fruit salad in a sweet sauce, this fruit rojak is a traditional Malay family favourite and one of Singapore’s most well-known hawker dishes.

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9. Char Kway Teow (Fried Rice Noodles)

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Whip up your own delicious and fragrant char kway teow at home using this easy recipe! This hawker favourite is delicious but can be unhealthy – with this homecooked version you can adjust the amount of cooking oil or lard used.  

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10. Bubor Cha Cha Jelly

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This refreshing Asian dessert is made healthier with the addition of light jellies and fruit.

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