Satay, easy-to-eat pieces of smoky barbecued meat, is a popular local food for lunch or dinner. Here are some superb ones
There are two types of satay sold in Singapore: the Chinese style, which uses five-spice powder in its marinade, and the sweeter Malay style of satay.
Either way, both are equally tasty. Satay is also great for sharing with friends and family. Here are a few stalls to try this weekend.
• Chai Ho Satay & Dried Pork
If you live in the West, you would have smelt the fragrant, slightly-charred meat from Chai Ho. During the festive season, this stall switches to selling bak kwa [Chinese dried and barbecued pork] instead. This one is non-halal and sells pork and chicken satay.
Clementi Food Centre, Block 448, Clementi Avenue 3, #01-10
• Fu Dao Homemade Satay
This one carries black pepper satay with smoky and spicy chunks of chicken or pork. The standard satay sticks are also tender and nicely glazed with honey. Also non-hahal.
Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Road, #01-97
• Haron 30 Satay
Haron 30 Satay is authentic satay that uses chicken pieces instead of mince, resulting in substantial portions with a homemade peanut sauce.
East Coast Lagoon Food Village, 1220 East Coast Parkway, Stall 55
• Warung Sudi Mampir
If you like beef tripe, you’d like this zesty satay flavoured with lemongrass. Indonesians may find this close to what they have at home. They also use chicken breast meat in their chicken satay.
Haig Road Food Centre, 14 Haig Road, #01-19
Republished from Issue 43.
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