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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Yusheng

Tian Ji Zhou Ping
#01-13 Maxwell Food Centre

Our Teochew forefathers came from the southern coastal tip of China, so many of them were fishermen and fish plays a big part in their cuisine. They came up with many ways to eat fish but one recipe in particular serves fish raw with shredded lettuce, ginger, salt and vinegar. Only when Teochews arrived in Southeast Asia did they add shredded red chilli and lime as well. This dish is commonly ... more
Yusheng

Tian Ji Zhou Ping
#01-13 Maxwell Food Centre

Our Teochew forefathers came from the southern coastal tip of China, so many of them were fishermen and fish plays a big part in their cuisine. They came up with many ways to eat fish but one recipe in particular serves fish raw with shredded lettuce, ginger, salt and vinegar. Only when Teochews arrived in Southeast Asia did they add shredded red chilli and lime as well. This dish is commonly eaten with porridge. less