Bak kut teh–Singaporean comfort soup
If we Filipinos have our bulalo, then Singaporeans and Malaysians have their Bak Kut Teh.
If we Filipinos have our bulalo, then Singaporeans and Malaysians have their Bak Kut Teh.
Whenever I’m asked which nation’s cuisine is my favorite, I always reply that, being Asian, I like Oriental food best. Not only does this get me off the hook from seeming to play favorites, but it’s also the truth.
It isn’t every day that Manilans get to taste the cuisine of Iloilo, a province in Western Visayas known for its fresh seafood, hearty soups and delectable pastries. That’s why it’s really a treat whenever one of the hotels adds Ilonggo food to its lunch and dinner buffets.
While it’s not uncommon for paella to be served in parties and restaurants, its Filipino cousin, the beringhe (or bringhe) is more rarely seen.
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