Discover the Unique Fried Porridge at Jalan Besar by Dynasty Fried Porridge 皇廷炒粥 |Singapore Kopitiam

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce offers umami flavor with fewer calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides protein while being more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Visit the stall serving fried porridge.

Chef John explains his background and experience with fried porridge.

Describe the unique bubbling porridge served in a claypot.

Mention that diced yam is deep-fried before being added to the porridge.

Explain that pork lard is poached to remove the smell, then deep-fried until golden crispy.

Describe the cooking method of frying porridge in a wok to infuse smoky flavor.

Highlight the ingredients used in the fried porridge, including dried cuttlefish, dried shrimp, yam, minced pork, pork lard, chive, shallot, and spring onion.

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