Hello Makan Kakis!There’s only a few more days of Ramadan left and whether you’re looking for a good place to break fast, or just on the hunt for excellent local food in a surprising location, how about a visit to The Fabulous Baker Boy Big Love Bakery & Soul Kitchen on Aliwal Street?
Known for his Western-style bakes, from layer cakes (42 flavours!), to sourdough breads, to croissants and pies, Chef-Owner Juwanda Hassim is just as adept at the traditional foods of his heritage. Enter his seasonal Iftar Special, available for dinner only till this Saturday (30 April):
FAB IFTAR SPECIAL $25.00++
(2 courses + 1 Drink)
Lontong Kering (rice cakes) served with Sambal Goreng, Kampung Vegetable Curry, Ayam Masak Merah or Beef Rendang. Followed by a 4 kueh selection and Bandung or ice Tea.
See the all-day menu: https://www.yumpu.com/s/ONocuWEzSpdZI6HQ
Today, Juwanda also recommends one of his favourite tea-time snacks, available for takeaway to keep for buka puasa – local pancakes stuffed with sweet fillings!
HEAR:
- Click to listen/ download podcast of Juwanda describing his Iftar Special.
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Click to listen/ download podcast of Juwanda giving an update on new things to come in May at the cafe.
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Click to listen/ download podcast of Juwanda’s recommendation for fresh-made Min Jiang Kueh!
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Perfect for a tea-time snack with your favourite brew, this is one of Juwanda’s top picks. Don’t be fooled by the stall’s name, Pancake King doesn’t serve American style pancakes or European-style crepes, this popular chain is the purveyor of traditional, local-style stuffed pancakes, better known as Min Jiang Kueh.
Also known as apam balik or martabak manis, these rounds of batter made from flour, eggs and sugar are carefully steam-cooked in a lidded pan to create its unique texture. No pork or lard is used at Pancake King, but beautifully crispy, lacey edges are created, contrasting with a springy, fluffy interior. Within the golden brown exterior of the min jiang kueh is a soft, moist, slightly chewy cake that has a near honeycomb texture resembling kueh bingka ambon.
Juwanda appreciates the Bras Pasah Complex branch of Pancake King because the lady manning the stall is a one-woman-operation, making min jiang kueh to order, which means you always get them hot and fresh. His favourite fillings are the classic crushed peanut and sugar mixture, along with the bright orange sweetened dessicated coconut.
When I paid Pancake King a visit, I also picked up the creamy red bean paste filling for good measure. All 3 wedges cost $4.20. Ultimately, just as Juwanda described, these Min Jiang Kueh had a good balance of flavours. Made hot and fresh, they stay warm even when taking away to enjoy at home!
231 Bain Street, Coffee Express 2000 Foodcourt
Tel: 9728 8225
Open Mon-Sat: 7am-8pm (Closed Sun & Public Holidays)
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