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Teochew food is best enjoyed on a cold, rainy day

Over the years, we’ve dined at Chui Huay Lim maybe a dozen times now and, for some strange reason, it’s rained most of the times that we’ve been there. Which is not a bad thing, because Teochew food is really nice when it’s cold outside.

The one thing that I never fail to order is a bowl of white porridge to go with a plate of classic braised duck and tau kwa. It’s simple but satisfying, especially on a rainy day. The key is a light but flavourful braising liquid and making sure that the duck is cooked just right, both of which Chui Huay Lim consistently does well.

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Mussels straight from the kelong

More than 90% of the seafood consumed in Singapore is imported, with the remainder being supplied by fish farms like the floating kelongs off Pulau Ubin. Usually, we don’t give this much thought, given the abundant and steady supply flown, trucked and shipped in from all over the world.

But once in a while, a global pandemic happens and food supplies are disrupted. Then you start thinking about growing your own vegetables and buying locally-sourced seafood online. And that’s how we found Ah Hock Kelong’s online store on Shopee and ordered 3 kilograms of mussels.

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