There is something magical about biting into a perfectly deep-fried chicken leg, crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside, then spooning robustly spiced biryani over. They go especially well with rendang and curry so you know where to seat yourself on the table to enjoy these babies! This pretty-looking rolled crepe with a distinctive doily pattern is a favourite side dish served at Hari Raya.ĭelicate, tender and bite-sized, it’s way too easy to keep popping them into your mouth as you revel in the company of your family. It’s best enjoyed over ketupat rice cakes, the firmness of the rice cakes a wonderful contrast against the creamy richness of the coconutty, lemak gravy. Cabbage and an assortment of vegetables, simmered in sweet coconut milk for maximum sweetness, is a definite win in all our books.
No Hari Raya spread will be complete without this traditional Malay vegetable stew, and for good reason. Finally, pop everything into a slow cooker for about two hours (or as long a the recipe calls for), so that the beef turns flake-off-your-fork tender. Blitz the spices into a paste with a food processor, before browning the beef on the stove. While it requires a long list of spices to make its flavour so rich and unique, the good news is that it’s actually fairly straightforward to make! It’s a wonderfully complex curry that pairs like a dream with coconut rice.
This delicious dry curry is a favourite at all times, and especially over Hari Raya. The end result is always a comforting warm bowl of fragrant goodness with succulent chicken ladled over steaming white rice, to warm the soul and heart. What usually differs from recipe to recipe is the proportion of certain spices like cloves, cardamom, star anise, and cinnamon.
The grand old dame of any Hari Raya buffet table often is often a family heirloom recipe, passed down through the generations. 1. Curry Chicken Photo source: Nyonya Cooking Whether you want to whip up an impressive main dish like Assam Pedas Fish or a sweet treat like Dodol, these recipes are great for you to try, even if you’re a beginner in the kitchen. These 12 traditional recipes are a great place to begin. The conversation around the family dinner table also always feels a little more special and intimate, doesn’t it?Īs with all festivals in Singapore, food is always the main event so why don’t you join in the festival by trying to cook up a spread of delicious food this year to add to the feast? With Hari Raya Haji falling on 20 July, eating at home this year is probably a great idea, even as eating out in bigger groups is allowed once more now that the regulations of Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) relax a wee bit.Īfter all, homecooked goodies just add that dash of warmth and comfort like no fancy cutlery can. And you know what they say: a family that eats together stays together.
Food, family, and friends – these are what makes festival celebrations so meaningful.
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