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Fat in Roti Prata?
Continuing my post on Roti Prata, making this beloved dish without any fat is quite challenging! Many of us adore prata but hesitate to indulge due to concerns about the fat used, often topped off with more splashes of fat on the griddle. In the 1960s and 1970s, I witnessed roti prata shops using large cans of Vanaspati ghee. What is Vanaspati ghee, you ask? It’s a hydrogenated vegetable oil commonly used in baking and pastry making. It contributes a lighter, flakier texture to pastries, offering a desirable mouthfeel. Additionally, it boasts a longer shelf life compared to traditional butter, making it favorable for baked goods that need extended storage,…
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Old Fashioned Mee Goreng
Mee Goreng, a signature Singaporean dish, showcases Indian and Malay influences in its aromatic blend of spices, tangy calamansi, and savoury soy. The stir frying over very high heat using an iron wok imparts a smoky essence, elevating the stir-fried noodles, infusing them with a delectable, charred flavour and enticing aroma.