Bak kwa. There’s really not much to say about this beloved jerky that has become a staple, especially during the Chinese New Year festivities. Sweet, savoury and smoky, bak kwa is an umami-packed delight that can be snacked on its own (and watch it dangerously dwindle down) or goes equally well with rice, porridge or between a slice of white bread.
Pro tip: heat up the bak kwa in a toaster or oven until it’s hot and crispy to make it even more unctuous and moreish. Here, we’ve rounded up 10 niche places and hawkers to get bak kwa at in Singapore that aren’t the big, familiar brands we’ve all heard of.