Blue & white kuih dadar

Coconut-filled Crepes — Whip It UP!

By Lisa Yip Kuih Dadar (coconut-filled crepes) is traditionally served as green “spring-rolls’ encasing gula-melaka coconut filling. This confection gets a blue and white theme using butterfly pea flowers. The...
Som Tum

Thai Papaya Salad — Whip It UP!

By Songsorn Junsunjai, restaurateur, Baan Ying What’s a good Som Tum? It ought to be crisp, lively and spicy, says Baan Ying’s owner, Khun John (Songsorn Junsunjai). The best way...
Frites Salad with Sauces

Dutch Frites Salad with Fried Chicken Cutlet — Whip It UP!

  By Martin Zwerts Craving for fries? Whip up some Dutch-style frites (fries); pair with a crisp, colourful salad dressed with the all-essential frites sauce (similar to mayonnaise) and ketchup.  Crown the...
coffee-smoked tandoori chicken

Coffee-smoked Tandoori Chicken — Whip It UP!

  By Chef Sakthivel Karuppiah, Allspice Institute Singapore is gearing up to celebrate its 53rd birthday next week, on 9 August. If you’re going to make an outing of it, how about...
Fullerton New Ubin Seafood Hokkien Mee

New Ubin’s Hawker Fare Gentrified

SOMETIMES it's quite a pleasant experience to dine on local favourites in a more genteel environment. New Ubin Seafood has built a reputation for its local dishes that are rich...

Durian Kuih Lapis — Whip It UP!

Durian Kuih Lapis.  Photos: Carol Yen Loy Lee   By Carol Yen Loy Lee Durian season is now at its peak. How about using the excess fruit to bake kuih lapis? An aromatic twist...
Folklore

Spicing Up Singapore’s Food Lore

IT IS not often you see the quick-witted and witty Damian D'Silva at a loss for words. But ask him how many recipes he has in his memory bank, and...

Anti-ageing Double-boiled Peach Gum Dessert — Whip It UP!

Anti-ageing Double-Boiled Peach Gum Dessert.  Photos: Grace Fong, Evonne Lyn Lee.   By Grace Fong  More than just a classic Chinese dessert, this anti-ageing tonic brims with health-giving ingredients. Peach gum and...
Origin Grill Lobster

Grilled Lobster With Asian Soy Dressing — Whip It UP!

Grilled Lobsters With Asian Soy Dressing.  Photos: Origin Grill.   By Chef Heidi Flanagan, Chef de Cuisine, Origin Grill Simplicity is best when cooking fresh lobsters. Chef Heidi recommends grilling – this cooking method...

Floored By JustIN’s Soaring Flavours

HAVING served at the top of Marina Bay Sands, Justin Quek brings things down to the street level at his new restaurant, JustIN. Set along the pathways facing a postcard...