Destination Flavour Singapore

Adam Liaw is back in an all-new series Thursdays at 8pm. This time he uncovers Singapore.

Airs Thursdays at 8pm on SBS and Food Network. The latest culinary series of #DestinationFlavour sees Adam Liaw travel to the small island nation of Singapore. Watch...
Crab is a big deal in Singapore, so it’s no wonder people take their crab and sauce selections very seriously. It's time to go big with vending machines, ice...
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“Also known as tile fish, amadai is a firm, white, dense, meaty fish. In Australia, you can substitute the amadai with alfonsino, John Dory, or any delicate white...
A sub-section of Malaysian and Singaporean cooking, Nyonya or Peranakan cuisine is best known for zesty laksas, dainty kuehs (sweets) and fiery sambal belachan....

Destination Flavour recipes

“Peperonata goes well with any barbecued or roasted meat, poultry or fish. Give more flavour to the meat by adding a sprig of dried rosemary to the chargrill just...
“Also known as tile fish, amadai is a firm, white, dense, meaty fish. In Australia, you can substitute the amadai with alfonsino, John Dory, or any delicate white...
“Drawing on the intense flavours of Singapore’s cuisine, my braised oxtail with shredded papaya is a luxurious dish and incredibly rich in flavour. The star here...
“Singapore’s original fusion food, Nyonya cuisine, also known as Peranakan, features strong Malay and Indonesian influences with its use of spices and coconut...
“Admittedly, this dish is quite confronting to look at but once you get past the dramatic colouring, you will discover a rather wonderful piece of poultry. In...
“Generously flavoured with winter truffles, this decadent French dish uses a breed of chicken from the province of Bresse. It cannot legally be imported into...
“Intensely flavourful and rich, this traditional Malay beef rendang is a classic favourite during Eid, when Muslims in Singapore break their fast with a feast....
"This versatile sauce is a perfect accompaniment to all kinds of chicken dishes. It will keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for months, always at the ready to...
“This Cantonese dish is traditionally served the day before Chinese New Year. Yip Choi Khall’s has been cooking and perfecting her version of the dish for over 50...
Passed on to him by a Hainanese sailor he met when he was a young man, Uncle Tham’s curry puffs are a hugely popular snack in Singapore. All handmade and bursting...
“The king of all crab dishes, this popular dish is served with the shell on, and is typically eaten with one’s hands. Make sure you have plenty of napkins handy –...
“Satay are found all over South-East Asia. In Singapore, these little flame-seared morsels are a popular and affordable street snack enjoyed at all hours of the...

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