The Coolest Chinese Food In Singapore

No, we’re not talking about “being hip” neither are we referring to Traditional Chinese medicine’s concept of yin and yang. We literally mean cool as in low chilled temperatures. The Chinese may prefer their food piping hot but that doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy a toothsome cold dish once in a while. Cold Chinese dishes are also not just side show appetisers because you can find them as main dishes as well. Just in time for the coming hot and humid summer months, Makansutra lists down some of these chilled Chinese foods and where best to find them.

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Pork Knuckle Aspic (De Kar Dang)

Shi Chen Traditional Cold Dish & Wanton Mee
#01-267 Kim San Leng Eating House, Blk 46 Owen Road

The method of preparation is similar to making De Tao Chang. But instead of using a pig’s head, shredded pig’s trotters are used. A higher proportion of pig’s skin gelatin is also used resulting in a more jelly-like aspic. The way it is prepared also helps the meat to last longer, important in the past when there was no ... more
Pork Knuckle Aspic (De Kar Dang)

Shi Chen Traditional Cold Dish & Wanton Mee
#01-267 Kim San Leng Eating House, Blk 46 Owen Road

The method of preparation is similar to making De Tao Chang. But instead of using a pig’s head, shredded pig’s trotters are used. A higher proportion of pig’s skin gelatin is also used resulting in a more jelly-like aspic. The way it is prepared also helps the meat to last longer, important in the past when there was no refrigeration to store food. The dish is also sweeter and more savoury due to the sugar and fish sauce used. less