"Maximum flavour, minimum washing up. These dishes prove that you don't need a sink full of dishes to make a great meal."
1. Claypot Chicken Rice (in a Rice Cooker)
Cheat your way to perfection. Marinate chicken chunks with soy, oyster sauce, and ginger. Throw them on top of the rice when the water is mostly absorbed. Add chinese sausage (lap cheong) for that essential sweet-savoury hit.
2. Braised Pork Belly with Eggs (Lor Bak)
Brown the pork belly chunks first to render the fat, then add your aromatics, hard-boiled eggs, and braising liquid. Let it simmer on low heat for an hour while you relax.
3. One-Pot Pasta with Local Twist
Cook your pasta directly in a sauce of cream, chili padi, and salted egg yolk. The starch from the pasta thickens the sauce beautifully without needing a separate roux.
4. ABC Soup
Technically a soup, but hearty enough to be a meal if eaten with rice. It's the ultimate 'dump and forget' dish that provides vitamins, protein, and comfort.