Nyonya Rice Dumplings: A Brand That’s Nearly 80 Years Old

Hello Makan Kakis! 

Continuing our deep dive into Singapore’s food heritage, Chef Melvyn Lee and I visited the East Coast Road branch of Kim Choo Kueh Chang, home of the famous Nyonya rice dumpling. There, we met third generation owner Edmond Wong, who joined forces with his brothers Desmond and Raymond to take their grandmother’s food legacy to the next level.

• READ: the full story at CNA Lifestyle.
• WATCH: Denise &Chef Melvyn’s visit to Guan Hoe Soon on Mediacorp GOLD905’s FB Page.
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HJH MAIMUNAH HAS THE RIGHT E-KUEH-TION!

Hjh Maimunah is a name is synonymous with traditional Malay and Indonesian rice and dishes, or “kampung-styled cuisine” according to their own description. For sure, it’s my go-to when I’m craving a hearty, spicy rice meal. But what I didn’t know was just how delicious their desserts are, until my Makan Kaki, cooking instructor Christopher Tan enlightened me. He’s the self-confessed “nerd baker” and award-winning author of The Way of Kueh – Savouring & Saving Singapore’s Heritage Desserts, so if there was anyone to take advice from, it would be him. He recommended I pay their Joo Chiat outlet a mid-afternoon visit, slow down and enjoy a cup of kopi with a plateful of kueh. He often does, after a marketing trip at nearby Geyland Serai. I must confess though, I skipped the marketing and went straight to the kueh-eating.

At Hjh Maimunah a mind-boggling assortment of savoury and sweet treats was on display at a dedicated station, with varieties roughly divided into steamed, fried, poached and grilled categories.  There was no way I would have been able to decide what to order, but thankfully, Christopher Tan suggested I try a couple of his favourites.

These two traditional kueh were similarly dressed in shiny green coats of banana leaf, but underneath they couldn’t have been more different. The steamed nagasari pisang was sweet, while the pulut panggang was savoury and if you want all the delicious details, click the links below!

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• READ: the full story at CNA Lifestyle.
• WATCH: Denise try this makan recommendation on GOLD 905’s facebook page.