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Found! Where To Have Authentic, Home-cooked Eurasian Food In Singapore

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Found! Where To Have Authentic, Home-cooked Eurasian Food In Singapore

Vindaloo, curry debal and sugee cakes are just some of the tastiest Eurasian fare to indulge in

February 9, 2021
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I’m no expert on Eurasian food but I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy some Eurasian fare thanks to my father’s friendly home visits to Malacca.

Eurasian traditions and their rich food culture originated from the various cross-cultures and are strongly influenced by local fare in the British Malaya. Typically, a mix of Malay, Indian and Portuguese ingredients can be found in their dishes. 

As a lover of mango asam boi (preserved plum) juice, Vindaloo and curry debal , I thought I could only find good Eurasian food in Malacca. It wasn’t until I tried Mary’s Kafe’s Curry Debal that I realised one didn’t need to cross the border for authentic Eurasian cuisine. 

So if you are, like me, in search of heritage food that tastes of homemade goodness, here are two Eurasian eateries serving hearty traditional food while also adding a personal touch to their dishes.

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Found! Where To Have Authentic, Home-cooked Eurasian Food In Singapore
Mary’s Kafe
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I have to start with Mary’s or I won’t be paying due homage to my first Eurasian meal in Singapore. I know curry debal is probably the most basic Eurasian dish one can order but it was my first time there so I went with what I knew. Spicy, tangy and fragrant, the dish is actually slightly different from the ones I’ve tried across the border (they’re slightly sweeter).

The sauce is thin, the opposite of a rendang’s, and the vinegar in it makes it so appetising. The sourness that comes from the vinegar is very similar to the way lime makes a chili padi sauce pop.

Personally, it’s a 6.5/10 on the spice scale so I think most Singaporeans can handle it (I said most).

While you’re there, try out the sugee cake. Made with semolina, this popular Eurasian dessert is an upgraded butter cake. A subtle nutty fragrance mixed with a milky base, the cake is light but moist at the same time.

If you’re looking for a place to start, Mary’s Kafe is where you should go to get your first ever Eurasian meal.

Address: 20 Bendemeer Rd, Singapore 339914

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Quentin’s the Eurasian Restaurant
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At Quentin’s, their galinhia keluak curry steals the show. I have to say, this is probably the mother of curries. The curry is a dark, smoky and spicy stew of pork and chicken. Getting its dark colour and smoky fragrance from the buah keluak nut, this curry is definitely a dish for sharing. It’s so rich you must have rice or bread to go with it.

Having never tried this dish before, I was quite surprised by the taste. Don’t be mistaken as this isn’t just a curry infused with the flavour of the buah keluak nut. Although the earthy aroma reminded me of babi buah keluak, it was a full-bodied curry as you get slight sweetness, an aftertaste of peppers and a good amount of spice.

Honest opinion? It’s a heavy dish and if strong earthy flavours aren’t your cup of tea, I’d say go with the usual Vindaloo or oxtail soup.

The oxtail soup is a clear broth of oxtail, sausages, preserved vegetables and carrots. It may not sound as impressive as the curry but it’s a hearty dish that you’ll want to order again and again. The soup is savoury but light on the palate. It also pairs well with the heavier curries as the flavour from the preserved vegetables is a refreshing change from all the spice.

Quentin’s Eurasian Restaurant also provides catering so hit them up if you want something different the next time you host a dinner party.

Address: 139 Ceylon Rd, Level 1 Eurasian Community House

Text: Hayley Tai/Her World

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