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Vittles β€’ 123 implied HN points β€’ 29 Jan 25
  1. Singaporean curry chicken is a popular dish known for its unique turmeric color and rich coconut milk flavor, distinguishing it from other curry types. It's often enjoyed with rice or roti prata, making it a familiar comfort food in Singapore.
  2. Learning to cook curry can be a personal journey, as many traditional recipes involve intuitive cooking methods rather than precise measurements. The process of making the spice paste, or 'rempah', is essential and can evolve over time based on personal taste.
  3. Letting curry chicken rest in the fridge overnight can enhance its flavor, especially the potatoes, which soak up the spices. This resting period is a simple trick to make the dish even more delicious.
Vittles β€’ 79 implied HN points β€’ 06 Nov 24
  1. Spiced pumpkin cream pie is a fun twist on a classic American dessert found in diners. It's a great option to share at events or enjoy throughout the week.
  2. Making cream pies became popular with instant pudding mixes, making it easier for busy home cooks to create impressive desserts. These pies often have a graham cracker or digestive biscuit crust, which is easy to prepare.
  3. The pumpkin cream pie recipe uses roasted pumpkin and warm spices for a unique flavor. It's best to make it a day ahead so it has time to cool and set properly.
Vittles β€’ 146 implied HN points β€’ 23 Feb 24
  1. Vittles Reviews focuses on critical reviews of London restaurants, exploring cultural connections and the evolving dining scene.
  2. Little Nyonya in suburban London is a unique dining experience, showcasing a blend of Hong Kong culture and immigrant stories in a diaspora setting.
  3. The migration of Hong Kong communities to places like Sutton in London represents a significant cultural shift, influencing dining preferences and creating new culinary landscapes.
Vittles β€’ 87 implied HN points β€’ 28 Feb 24
  1. Cooking can be a process of experimentation and hope, where openness and journeying towards something matter more than worrying about failure.
  2. Simple dishes like maraq cad, a Somali lamb broth, can hold enormous satisfaction and comfort, even when they seem less exciting than elaborate meals.
  3. Food, like maraq cad and yam dumplings, can be a way to create a sense of home and magic, especially in challenging times or when feeling under the weather.
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let them eat cake β€’ 139 implied HN points β€’ 08 Nov 22
  1. The compilation cookbooks from 'Female' magazine in Singapore showcased diverse and sometimes unusual recipes, catering to a broad range of reader interests.
  2. The cookbooks from 'Female' magazine reflected a mix of 'continental cuisine' with western influences like cheese, alongside traditional Singaporean dishes like 'nasi ulam' and 'ayam buah keluak'.
  3. The culinary evolution captured in the cookbooks, from the fading traditional hawker foods to the merging of different culinary influences, reflected the changing tastes and lifestyles of the readers, highlighting the nostalgia and complexity of the culinary landscape.