The Food Canon

Fried Batang fish, served here with kecap manis sauce, omelette and rice.  This is a simple recipe which you can use for your daily dinners. Fried Batang or Mackerel fish, marinated in turmeric powder was a comfort food in my childhood home. I can also recall it being sold in my Mum's restaurant and canteen. Over the years, Batang has become more expensive...

So, when you want to introduce overseas guests to Singapore food, what do you think of? The usual street food dishes like Chicken Rice and Bak Chor Mee perhaps. But are there restaurants selling cooked à la minute Singaporean Chinese dishes, which though Chinese, is not to be confused with Hong Kong influenced eateries like Imperial Treasure or Crystal Jade? Where will you bring...