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National Dish Singapore: Zongzi (Recipe)
Discover Zongzi, the fragrant parcels of sticky rice that turn up on Singaporean tables whenever there is something to celebrate. …
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Hainanese chicken rice is most often named the national dish of Singapore, poached chicken over rice cooked in its aromatic broth. Our Chicken Rice Balls recipe shows how to make it at home, one of 192 authentic Singaporean recipes waiting below.
The Most Famous Singaporean Dishes
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Hainanese chicken rice
Say hello to Chicken Rice Balls, a charming twist on Singapore's beloved chicken rice. Instead of a plain mound of rice, the fragrant, stock-cooked grains are rolled into neat …
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Kaya Toast
Meet Kaya Toast, the humble breakfast that Singaporeans cannot start the day without. Crisp, golden bread is slathered with a fragrant coconut and pandan spread and a generous knob …
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National Dish Singapore: You Tiao (Recipe)
Say hello to You Tiao, the golden, deep-fried dough sticks that turn up on breakfast tables and at hawker stalls right across …
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National Dish Singapore: Yong Tau Foo (Recipe)
Discover Yong Tau Foo, one of Singapore’s most comforting hawker classics. This wonderfully adaptable dish brings together …
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National Dish Singapore: Yam Ring (Recipe)
Say hello to the Yam Ring, a striking centrepiece of the Singaporean table that never fails to impress. A crisp, golden ring of …
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National Dish Singapore: Yam Paste Dessert (Recipe)
Meet the Yam Paste Dessert, a silky Singaporean sweet with a velvety texture that melts on the tongue. Made from puréed taro and …
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National Dish Singapore: Yam Cake (Recipe)
Meet Yam Cake, a savoury steamed snack cherished across Singapore and much of Southeast Asia. This comforting little cake blends …
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National Dish Singapore: Wonton Soup (Recipe)
Warming, delicate and utterly comforting, Wonton Soup is a beloved fixture of Singapore’s hawker centres and home kitchens …
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National Dish Singapore: Wonton Noodle Soup (Recipe)
Meet Wonton Noodle Soup, one of Singapore’s most comforting bowls. This soul-warming soup brings together delicate wontons, …
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National Dish Singapore: White Pepper Crab (Recipe)
Meet White Pepper Crab, a true showpiece of Singapore’s seafood scene. This dish brings together the sweet, delicate flesh …
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National Dish Singapore: White Carrot Cake (Recipe)
Meet White Carrot Cake, one of Singapore’s best-loved hawker snacks, though, despite the name, there is not a slice of sweet …
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National Dish Singapore: Teochew Porridge (Recipe)
Meet Teochew Porridge, the humble bowl of soothing rice porridge that has become a mainstay of Singapore’s hawker culture. …
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National Dish Singapore: Teochew Cold Crab (Recipe)
Discover Teochew Cold Crab, a delicate seafood classic that captures the fresh, understated elegance of Singapore’s Teochew …
Read more →What is the national dish of Singapore?
Singapore has no single official national dish, but Hainanese chicken rice is the one most often given that title, poached chicken over rice cooked in its aromatic broth. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 191 more authentic Singaporean recipes.
What food is Singapore famous for?
Singapore's most famous dish is Hainanese chicken rice. This page collects 192 authentic Singaporean recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.