Singapore’s culinary masters share their go-to spots for claypot rice
Nothing screams comfort food like a hearty bowl of claypot rice. While it may seem like a fairly simple dish, it is full of complex flavours and textures that complement well with each other—from juicy and tender chicken bits to the char-ness of the rice, it doesn't get better than this.
If you are craving for a comforting bowl of claypot rice, why not head to some of our local chef's go-to places instead? We ask our local culinary experts to reveal their favourite places to visit when craving a bowl of claypot rice.
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1. Cantonese Claypot Rice
Chef Jason Ang, Restaurant Absurdities
"A couple of years ago when I was in the area, I decided to take the opportunity to check out how much the Tiong Bahru precinct has changed, and most importantly, find some good-ol’ nostalgic food. I was glad that I made that decision because it led me to this food-gem, Cantonese Claypot Rice, located right in the middle of Beo Crescent Hawker Centre. Since then, I’d always go back to the same stall whenever I need that old school Cantonese-style claypot rice fix.
Key ingredients such as chicken, salted fish and lap cheong (Chinese sausage) are my go-to whenever I eat claypot rice. At this stall, you will get claypot rice filled with well-marinated chunks of chicken, a morsel of high-quality salted fish to give the dish a pop of brininess that’s fragrant but not overly salty. An abundance of glistening lap cheong with its rendered fats coats the rice below, accompanied by a healthy amount of cabbage sprinkled over the claypot, cutting through all that savoury goodness. Like most claypot rice, the dish is only served on a made-to-order basis which costs less than $6 for a single portion, making it super-value for money. Do not forget to add some chilli sauce to give the entire dish an extra kick to elevate your claypot rice experience!"
Cantonese Claypot Rice | Blk 38A Beo Cres, #01-66, S(169982)