Home Kitchen

Tips, techniques, and tools to help you master the art of Singaporean home cooking.

Beyond White Rice: Unexpected Rice Cooker Hacks
Home Kitchen

Beyond White Rice: Unexpected Rice Cooker Hacks

Your rice cooker is the unsung hero of the kitchen. It's not just for Jasmine rice—it's a one-pot wonder machine waiting to be unleashed. Here are the unconventional ways Singaporean home cooks put this humble appliance to work.

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The Art of the Wok: Seasoning and Care
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The Art of the Wok: Seasoning and Care

A carbon steel wok is the heart of a Singaporean home kitchen. But without proper seasoning, it's just a rusty metal bowl waiting to happen. Here is how to transform raw steel into a non-stick, flavour-building legend that will serve your family for generations.

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Mastering Sambal: Not Just 'Chilli Paste'
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Mastering Sambal: Not Just 'Chilli Paste'

Sambal is the lifeblood of Southeast Asian cuisine. But calling it 'chilli paste' is like calling wine 'grape juice.' Here is a guide to the many mothers and daughters of the sambal family, and how to make them yourself.

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