Hawker Food
Hawker Food, comes in all kinds and types. From simple fare such as noodles with soup to more expensive fare like western food. The prices can range from $2.00-$6.00 depending on what you're having. I'm making this post as a prelude to my holidays which will be arriving after 2 weeks, which is after I'v cleared my main exams.
I'll go around and eat at local hawkers and provide pictures of what I'v had as well as determining the value of what I'v eaten. I won't be making any posts in the coming 3 weeks. But do look forward to my post on the 4th week. I should have updated my older posts with more pictures and content.
With this post I should beable to conclude the requirements for the SIWM cds which I started this blog for. ^^v
See You after My EXAMS!!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
EGG EGG!! Scrambled Eggs!!
Scrambled Eggs
Today, I'll share with you about eggs and how they can be formulated and prepared into Scrambled Eggs!!! Scrambled Eggs are easy to prepare and can keep you full longer because its protein based. If you watch Channel News Asia, there's a Documentary called "The truth about food". It conducted tests and found that a protein rich meal can keep an individual full the longest!! This makes it the best solution if you're looking to budget and to keep slim. Just don't use too many eggs!!
Scrambled Eggs or Omelettes can be bought from most western food hawkers or you could go to an actual restaurant for one. Prices range from $2.00-4.50 depending on where you're having it. In my opinion, you're just better off preparing one yourself.
When it comes to preparing Scrambled Eggs, try to use 1-2eggs( I normally go for 2). Beat them up into a bowl and add in milk. I don't add a fixed amount of milk, I simply gauge this my making sure not to put too much that it ends up making my eggs seem watery. The reason for adding milk with the eggs, I think is to make the omelette fluffy and soft. Anyways, you want to add enough milk so that when you continue whisking the eggs, they begin to have a smooth and creamy texture. As it is, when you whisk the eggs without the milk added, you can notice that they are rather viscous and thick. You can add oregano, pepper and even mint for taste and fragrance. I prefer only pepper and mint to garnish it.
Finally to the cooking, make sure you use butter not oil. It adds to the flavour ^_^. Pour in the whisked up eggs and watch over the it. Do it on a high heat first. When the bottom layer of the eggs are cooked, fold it over and let the rest of the egg solution cooked and simply repeat this. Once you've done the 1st fold over, set the heat to medium and finally low when all of the egg solution has been cooked. I recommend leaving it half cooked so that it doesn't become hard and loses its texture. You should try to go for a "medium-rare" sort of Scrambled Eggs.
And that's it!! I'll add pictures when I'm done with my exams. ^^v Enjoy!!
Today, I'll share with you about eggs and how they can be formulated and prepared into Scrambled Eggs!!! Scrambled Eggs are easy to prepare and can keep you full longer because its protein based. If you watch Channel News Asia, there's a Documentary called "The truth about food". It conducted tests and found that a protein rich meal can keep an individual full the longest!! This makes it the best solution if you're looking to budget and to keep slim. Just don't use too many eggs!!
Scrambled Eggs or Omelettes can be bought from most western food hawkers or you could go to an actual restaurant for one. Prices range from $2.00-4.50 depending on where you're having it. In my opinion, you're just better off preparing one yourself.
When it comes to preparing Scrambled Eggs, try to use 1-2eggs( I normally go for 2). Beat them up into a bowl and add in milk. I don't add a fixed amount of milk, I simply gauge this my making sure not to put too much that it ends up making my eggs seem watery. The reason for adding milk with the eggs, I think is to make the omelette fluffy and soft. Anyways, you want to add enough milk so that when you continue whisking the eggs, they begin to have a smooth and creamy texture. As it is, when you whisk the eggs without the milk added, you can notice that they are rather viscous and thick. You can add oregano, pepper and even mint for taste and fragrance. I prefer only pepper and mint to garnish it.
Finally to the cooking, make sure you use butter not oil. It adds to the flavour ^_^. Pour in the whisked up eggs and watch over the it. Do it on a high heat first. When the bottom layer of the eggs are cooked, fold it over and let the rest of the egg solution cooked and simply repeat this. Once you've done the 1st fold over, set the heat to medium and finally low when all of the egg solution has been cooked. I recommend leaving it half cooked so that it doesn't become hard and loses its texture. You should try to go for a "medium-rare" sort of Scrambled Eggs.
And that's it!! I'll add pictures when I'm done with my exams. ^^v Enjoy!!
Roti Prata!!
!!Halal!!
Roti Prata
They range from $0.70-$2.50, they're mostly available at most malay hawkers. This is one type of food which is definitely affordable for students. Its fast and very filling. In addition, they come in a wide variety of combinations. Prata is normally served with curry, most stalls will by default give you either fish curry or chicken curry. I personally recommend, that you ask them for either mutton or Daal curry. These two curries give a nicer texture and are smoother in viscosity when compared with fish or chicken curry.
Its also not simply just prata, which you must have. To top off and complete that quick meal, you will need a beverage. That beverage is "Teh-Tarik", its basically milk tea which has been doused back and forth between 2 cups. The tea is cooled evenly and a nice milky froth floats on the top.
In my opinion, if you're gonna have prata... You can't miss out the Teh-Tarik.
So.. where is the value in Prata, you might probably be wondering...? Well, 2 plain Pratas will cost you about $1.40 and then you add in the Teh-Tarik which costs around $0.80. For $2.20, I can pretty much assure that anyone will pleasantly satisfied. $2.20 is easily afforable for both working class people and students. Its great if you're on a budget too!!
An outlet I can recommend would be "Prata Paradise" which is opposite Temasek Polytechnic. It is located near the KFC and is beside one of the carparks near the HDBs.. Good luck finding it!! Their Teh Tarik is SUPER!!! ^^v
Roti Prata
They range from $0.70-$2.50, they're mostly available at most malay hawkers. This is one type of food which is definitely affordable for students. Its fast and very filling. In addition, they come in a wide variety of combinations. Prata is normally served with curry, most stalls will by default give you either fish curry or chicken curry. I personally recommend, that you ask them for either mutton or Daal curry. These two curries give a nicer texture and are smoother in viscosity when compared with fish or chicken curry.
Its also not simply just prata, which you must have. To top off and complete that quick meal, you will need a beverage. That beverage is "Teh-Tarik", its basically milk tea which has been doused back and forth between 2 cups. The tea is cooled evenly and a nice milky froth floats on the top.
In my opinion, if you're gonna have prata... You can't miss out the Teh-Tarik.
So.. where is the value in Prata, you might probably be wondering...? Well, 2 plain Pratas will cost you about $1.40 and then you add in the Teh-Tarik which costs around $0.80. For $2.20, I can pretty much assure that anyone will pleasantly satisfied. $2.20 is easily afforable for both working class people and students. Its great if you're on a budget too!!
An outlet I can recommend would be "Prata Paradise" which is opposite Temasek Polytechnic. It is located near the KFC and is beside one of the carparks near the HDBs.. Good luck finding it!! Their Teh Tarik is SUPER!!! ^^v
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Waffles
Waffles make great breakfasts and snacks. They're wholesome and sweet, they come in countless variations from being fruity, creamy and you can even just DIY your own waffle. I normally prefer to just buy the waffles which are sold at bakeries, like Prima Deli or Q-Bread. A plain waffle at any bakery will cost about $1.00 and for waffles with fillings, it costs between $1.30-$1.50 depending on the filling. If you're thinking about making you're own waffles, all you'll need are Pan/waffle mix and a waffle cooker. Its simply 2 hotplates which fold together to cook the waffle batter. A slightly pricier and recommeneded waffle alternative would be, Gelare, I haven't the time to go and visit this place as my exams are approaching. You can go checkout the website for price listings => http://www.gelare.com.sg/page_view.php?id=9 .
This is a great place for waffles! I'm probably overating this place, because it has a Promotion every Tuesday which makes all waffles 1/2 price!! Its only available for dine in, not take away.
This is a great place for waffles! I'm probably overating this place, because it has a Promotion every Tuesday which makes all waffles 1/2 price!! Its only available for dine in, not take away.
I normally have a waffle for a single meal, at $1.30. I think its good for budgeting, since I currently saving for a new computer. Anyways, the best waffle I'v had so far.. is at Temasek Polytechnic School of IT canteen. Its crusty and crisp, the bluberry jam easily compliments the texture of the waffle. I'm a sucker for crusty waffles ^0^!!!
Look!! Its my lunch!!
A Blueberry Waffle!
But you can't see the filling :P
But you can't see the filling :P
Thursday, January 15, 2009
!!Halal!!
Old Chang Kee
http://www.oldchangkee.com/
3 posts in a week!! ^^v I'm amazing. Finally back up to speed. But I think I'm beginning to put on weight... even my girlfriend's noticing it... thats bad.. very bad. Anyways, another household name and extremely popular franchise in Singapore. Its Old Chang Kee!! Its probably the only franchise where you will always see elderly men and women hard at work. And from what I'v experienced, service is always pleasant. Aside from the service, its the food which is also just as good or even better. Everything they have there is fried, even the Yam and Pineapple pies. Their cheapest item is $0.90 and the most expensive is $1.50. Easily affordable by anyone young or old. Even more so for students.
Anyways, my favorites as well as my girlfriend's are the Curry'O and the Sotong OnStik. The Pineapple Pie is great too. I think its tastier than McDonalds apple pie and cheaper too :)
Curry'O has got to be the best thing on Old Chang Kee's menu. Its got a tough crusty outer crust and always tastes good when eaten hot. Its creamy on the inside and can easily make for a simple meal. Occasionally when I'm on a very tight budget, the Curry O is definitely the lifesaver for me when I need something cheap to eat. Having a cup of hot "Teh Halia Ga Dai"(Ginger Milk Tea with more creamer & sweetener) compliments the Curry'O even more and gives an all rounded wholesome feeling to the experience of savouring it.
Sotong OnStik, tender and juicy...No regrets ^^v
Sotong OnStik, if you love fried calamari you have to definitely try this!! You will not be dissappointed at all, not one bit!! The first time I tried this, was when my mum bought it for me. It was love at first bite!! Crisp outside, soft and juicy inside. The batter used to coat the squid is a force to be matched. I have yet to taste anything better than this. At $1.50, its very affordable. But you will probably have to eat about 3-4 sticks before feeling like it was a meal. What I would do is to buy 1 Curry'O and 1-2 Sotong OnStik. They make a decent meal together. There is a down side to the Sotong onStik. It can sometimes be very hard, I'm guessing that it may have been re-fried or fried for too long. Generally, you won't go wrong trying the sotong onstik ;)
If you really need something without or as little oil as possible, I definitely recommend Subway.
Thus concludes, The CuddlyGoldFish's review of Old Chang Kee!!
Old Chang Kee
http://www.oldchangkee.com/
3 posts in a week!! ^^v I'm amazing. Finally back up to speed. But I think I'm beginning to put on weight... even my girlfriend's noticing it... thats bad.. very bad. Anyways, another household name and extremely popular franchise in Singapore. Its Old Chang Kee!! Its probably the only franchise where you will always see elderly men and women hard at work. And from what I'v experienced, service is always pleasant. Aside from the service, its the food which is also just as good or even better. Everything they have there is fried, even the Yam and Pineapple pies. Their cheapest item is $0.90 and the most expensive is $1.50. Easily affordable by anyone young or old. Even more so for students.
Anyways, my favorites as well as my girlfriend's are the Curry'O and the Sotong OnStik. The Pineapple Pie is great too. I think its tastier than McDonalds apple pie and cheaper too :)
Piping Hot!
All Crust & stuffed with Curry Potatoe.
Who can resist..?
Curry'O has got to be the best thing on Old Chang Kee's menu. Its got a tough crusty outer crust and always tastes good when eaten hot. Its creamy on the inside and can easily make for a simple meal. Occasionally when I'm on a very tight budget, the Curry O is definitely the lifesaver for me when I need something cheap to eat. Having a cup of hot "Teh Halia Ga Dai"(Ginger Milk Tea with more creamer & sweetener) compliments the Curry'O even more and gives an all rounded wholesome feeling to the experience of savouring it.
Sotong OnStik, tender and juicy...No regrets ^^v
Sotong OnStik, if you love fried calamari you have to definitely try this!! You will not be dissappointed at all, not one bit!! The first time I tried this, was when my mum bought it for me. It was love at first bite!! Crisp outside, soft and juicy inside. The batter used to coat the squid is a force to be matched. I have yet to taste anything better than this. At $1.50, its very affordable. But you will probably have to eat about 3-4 sticks before feeling like it was a meal. What I would do is to buy 1 Curry'O and 1-2 Sotong OnStik. They make a decent meal together. There is a down side to the Sotong onStik. It can sometimes be very hard, I'm guessing that it may have been re-fried or fried for too long. Generally, you won't go wrong trying the sotong onstik ;)
As much as I would like to sing praises to Old Chang Kee for the franchising of Singapore's traditional local fair. I can't really come to that point. Most of their items are all rather oily. I personally think, it wouldn't be too healthy to have this on a daily basis. Everything is fried!! Still nothing comes close to the value and taste of Old Chang Kee, they have reasonable pricing and provide very good snacking foods, perfect for times when you're studying very hard for exams.
If you really need something without or as little oil as possible, I definitely recommend Subway.
Thus concludes, The CuddlyGoldFish's review of Old Chang Kee!!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sweet Talk Bubble Tea
!!Halal!!
Sweet Talk
Drinks at $1.50-$2.00
Close to a decade a go, Bubble tea, also called "Boba" tea invaded Singapore. Back then each cup was priced at about $2.50. Now this drink has become sort of a franchise as well as an icon of this generation. One of the leading companies devoted to Bubble Tea, would definitely have to be Sweet Talk. I remember drinking so many cups of this oddly named concoction. Yes, and I'm still hooked on it. Anyone and everyone drinks this. Especially so for students. A fine example would be, the number of students going home from school crowd around the Sweet Talk branch at Tampines bus interchange. They have a large menu of drinks, some ice-blended and juices as well. All sweet and some sour. But if you haven't figured what sorta guy I am... then I'll tell ya... I'm all SWEET!!!! :P I don't care how anyone views this...-.- But I'll always take my sugar, BARE, RAW and SWEET!
Okay.. down to business, I'll personally recommend 2 flavours, tried and tested over a decade... from my point of view of course ^^v They are, Pineapple Milk Tea & Chocolate Milk Tea.
Sweet Talk Logo!! Just to let anyone who lives or is passing by Kembangan MRT. There's a branch at the MRT's Bus Stop ;)
Bubble Tea & Juices.. A sight I stand in Awe of.....
Pineapple Milk Tea, been drinking it since I was age 15 ^^v
Pineapple Milk Tea, sound strange? I'v gotten alot of strange reactions when friends ask me what's my favourite milk tea and I actually tell them that its this. I know it seems like a bad combination, how milk tea and pineapple can go well. Don't be skeptical, take a more prudent approach and listen or even better still go and try this out after reading this. It doesn't taste weird!!! If you like yogurt drinks, you'll love this just as much. It simply tastes like pineapple yoghurt. Its got a creamy texture and a mellow citric like sweetness. Creamy and sweet always go well together ^^v Even better if it tastes like pineapple yoghurt. And this is exactly how pineapple milk tea goes. MY FAVOURITE!!! Just remember to shake it very well till the pineapple syrup has mixed up with the milk tea. Only buy this from Sweet Talk. Haven't found a better place which sells this
Chocolate Milk Tea, tastey but you can get better at other Bubble Tea shops.
Chocolate Milk tea will always remain as a classic. The one they have at Sweet Talk is nice and pleasant to drink. But I can assure you that at the same price or slighty more, you can get a concoction worthy to be called "Chocolicious". Its not fantastic but its definitely good enough to momentarily qwell a chocolate crave... as long as that craving isn't too large..he..he. Anyways, at $1.50 its not a bad investment.
To conclude, Bubble Tea will always remain an icon of our culture. It lures students like Bees to honey and can be the sort of thing you have everyday and your age doesn't matter. Subjective only to your tolerance to Sugar.
Thus concludes, The CuddlyGoldFish's review of Sweet Talk!!
Sweet Talk
Drinks at $1.50-$2.00
Close to a decade a go, Bubble tea, also called "Boba" tea invaded Singapore. Back then each cup was priced at about $2.50. Now this drink has become sort of a franchise as well as an icon of this generation. One of the leading companies devoted to Bubble Tea, would definitely have to be Sweet Talk. I remember drinking so many cups of this oddly named concoction. Yes, and I'm still hooked on it. Anyone and everyone drinks this. Especially so for students. A fine example would be, the number of students going home from school crowd around the Sweet Talk branch at Tampines bus interchange. They have a large menu of drinks, some ice-blended and juices as well. All sweet and some sour. But if you haven't figured what sorta guy I am... then I'll tell ya... I'm all SWEET!!!! :P I don't care how anyone views this...-.- But I'll always take my sugar, BARE, RAW and SWEET!
Okay.. down to business, I'll personally recommend 2 flavours, tried and tested over a decade... from my point of view of course ^^v They are, Pineapple Milk Tea & Chocolate Milk Tea.
Sweet Talk Logo!! Just to let anyone who lives or is passing by Kembangan MRT. There's a branch at the MRT's Bus Stop ;)
Bubble Tea & Juices.. A sight I stand in Awe of.....
Pineapple Milk Tea, been drinking it since I was age 15 ^^v
Pineapple Milk Tea, sound strange? I'v gotten alot of strange reactions when friends ask me what's my favourite milk tea and I actually tell them that its this. I know it seems like a bad combination, how milk tea and pineapple can go well. Don't be skeptical, take a more prudent approach and listen or even better still go and try this out after reading this. It doesn't taste weird!!! If you like yogurt drinks, you'll love this just as much. It simply tastes like pineapple yoghurt. Its got a creamy texture and a mellow citric like sweetness. Creamy and sweet always go well together ^^v Even better if it tastes like pineapple yoghurt. And this is exactly how pineapple milk tea goes. MY FAVOURITE!!! Just remember to shake it very well till the pineapple syrup has mixed up with the milk tea. Only buy this from Sweet Talk. Haven't found a better place which sells this
Chocolate Milk Tea, tastey but you can get better at other Bubble Tea shops.
Chocolate Milk tea will always remain as a classic. The one they have at Sweet Talk is nice and pleasant to drink. But I can assure you that at the same price or slighty more, you can get a concoction worthy to be called "Chocolicious". Its not fantastic but its definitely good enough to momentarily qwell a chocolate crave... as long as that craving isn't too large..he..he. Anyways, at $1.50 its not a bad investment.
To conclude, Bubble Tea will always remain an icon of our culture. It lures students like Bees to honey and can be the sort of thing you have everyday and your age doesn't matter. Subjective only to your tolerance to Sugar.
Thus concludes, The CuddlyGoldFish's review of Sweet Talk!!
Pasar Malam aka Night Market
!!Halal & Non-Halal Treats!!
Night Market(NM) aka Pasar Malam
(Randomly spotted around Singapore)
I'm well aware that my Blog posts are severely late...-.- I am also aware that in Singapore, just beside the MRT, a Night Market has just been setup. Its been around for the past 2 weeks, I just hope they haven't moved by the time anyone reads this post... I'v started to procrastinate about writing this blog... this does not bode well. Anyways, Night markets spring up seemingly randomly around Singapore and offer decent food, buys and its always fun to walk around and browse through the good up for sale. Places that I visit regularly to spot for NMs or to just do window shopping would be Tampines and Bedok. They come around preiodically and I simply love the food there.
Food here is reasonably cheap and is mainly for snacking or to satisfy a craving. Don't expect to get an all round meal when you visit NMs. Its because the food offered here are mainly Quick Eats, which makes it suitable and affordable to anyone which includes students. Prices range from $1-4, depending on what you would like to try. Popular Favourites would be Ramily Burgers, Murthabak(Egg fried with meat onto Bread), cup corn, steamed peanuts & Fried Chicken Drumsticks (which are large). They also have a variety of traditional foods like Tu-Tu Kueh and assorted colored cakes too.
I'm gonna be introducing 2 items which lure me to NMs. Cup Corn & Cotton Candy.
Salty, sweet & bursting with goodness. A healthy treat ^^v
Cup corn is perhaps one of the healthier choices at NMs. Its lightly oily and has moderate salt content. The corn is steamed and then mixed together with butter and salt. The combination goes well. I'll try my best to describe its taste... When the corn is placed onto your tongue, you'll taste a slight salty buttery taste and as soon as you crunch down on the corn, it bursts with corny sweetness. Salty and Sweet meld together perfectly!! I simply love this. Do note that, at different NMs, Cup Corn can taste different. What affects this would be the person who prepares the cup corn, he may add less salt or butter which greatly affects the taste. Yet $1.50 a cup, there's really no loss to just having it!
Popcorn, Cotton Candy & Honey!! SUGAR RUSH!!!
Yes, call me a sucker for sugar, but I LOVE MY COTTON CANDY!! I try not to have this too often because it can just be too sweet. What the heck, I still love it. At $1 a packet, I would buy a packet and walk around the NM savouring it. There isn't much i can seem to say about it because its just sugar and its sweet. It would normally kill my tongue after having a packet, but simply love the texture of it as it feels like a sweet fiber which dissolves into a salve in my mouth. Very satisfying!!
Traditional food, has coconut in it I think.
Well in conclusion, I wouldn't say you can't get your fill from the eats at NMs but you can definitely get consistant servings and varieties from NMs. It may cost you about $4 worth of eats, but for students the servings and prices are decent and not really overpriced. A highly recommended eats for students, especially when you're up for a snack!!
Night Market(NM) aka Pasar Malam
(Randomly spotted around Singapore)
I'm well aware that my Blog posts are severely late...-.- I am also aware that in Singapore, just beside the MRT, a Night Market has just been setup. Its been around for the past 2 weeks, I just hope they haven't moved by the time anyone reads this post... I'v started to procrastinate about writing this blog... this does not bode well. Anyways, Night markets spring up seemingly randomly around Singapore and offer decent food, buys and its always fun to walk around and browse through the good up for sale. Places that I visit regularly to spot for NMs or to just do window shopping would be Tampines and Bedok. They come around preiodically and I simply love the food there.
Food here is reasonably cheap and is mainly for snacking or to satisfy a craving. Don't expect to get an all round meal when you visit NMs. Its because the food offered here are mainly Quick Eats, which makes it suitable and affordable to anyone which includes students. Prices range from $1-4, depending on what you would like to try. Popular Favourites would be Ramily Burgers, Murthabak(Egg fried with meat onto Bread), cup corn, steamed peanuts & Fried Chicken Drumsticks (which are large). They also have a variety of traditional foods like Tu-Tu Kueh and assorted colored cakes too.
I'm gonna be introducing 2 items which lure me to NMs. Cup Corn & Cotton Candy.
Salty, sweet & bursting with goodness. A healthy treat ^^v
Cup corn is perhaps one of the healthier choices at NMs. Its lightly oily and has moderate salt content. The corn is steamed and then mixed together with butter and salt. The combination goes well. I'll try my best to describe its taste... When the corn is placed onto your tongue, you'll taste a slight salty buttery taste and as soon as you crunch down on the corn, it bursts with corny sweetness. Salty and Sweet meld together perfectly!! I simply love this. Do note that, at different NMs, Cup Corn can taste different. What affects this would be the person who prepares the cup corn, he may add less salt or butter which greatly affects the taste. Yet $1.50 a cup, there's really no loss to just having it!
Popcorn, Cotton Candy & Honey!! SUGAR RUSH!!!
Yes, call me a sucker for sugar, but I LOVE MY COTTON CANDY!! I try not to have this too often because it can just be too sweet. What the heck, I still love it. At $1 a packet, I would buy a packet and walk around the NM savouring it. There isn't much i can seem to say about it because its just sugar and its sweet. It would normally kill my tongue after having a packet, but simply love the texture of it as it feels like a sweet fiber which dissolves into a salve in my mouth. Very satisfying!!
Fried chicken cutlets anyone? This beats KFC ^^v
Traditional food, has coconut in it I think.
Well in conclusion, I wouldn't say you can't get your fill from the eats at NMs but you can definitely get consistant servings and varieties from NMs. It may cost you about $4 worth of eats, but for students the servings and prices are decent and not really overpriced. A highly recommended eats for students, especially when you're up for a snack!!
Thus concludes, The CuddlyGoldFish's review of Night Markets!!
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