Nasi lemak is sinful but yummy… however aren’t most unhealthy meals extremely scrumptious? In addition to the aromatic rice, the edges that include the dish are simply as vital. I travelled to Foodies’ Backyard meals court docket in Hougang Mall to seek for Mama Lemak. The stall sells coconut rice with satan’s curry, a Eurasian dish that’s not generally present in Singapore.

Satan’s curry is basically a conventional dish which is made out of the leftovers of Christmas dinners, and served at festive events. It’s made with a singular spicy chilli paste that’s flavoured with vinegar.

This stall gives 6 totally different sorts of nasi lemak units. In addition to that, in addition they supply rooster wings that are offered per piece or by half a dozen.

What I attempted at Mama Lemak

I began issues off with the Beef Rendang Set (S$9.80). The mound of coconut rice was nearly hid utterly by the quantity of elements piled on prime.

The plate boasted a large piece of beef rendang, a sunny side-up egg, ikan bilis and peanuts, sambal chilli, cucumber slices and a sprinkling of fried shallots.

I went for the rice first, and paired it with the sambal and fried shallots. Each particular person grain of the basmati rice was cooked to perfection, perfumed with the fragrant notes of coconut.

The large items of fried shallots had been undoubtedly not store-bought, and had been gleaming with oil which enhanced each chunk with additional depths of deliciousness.

The sambal first warms you up with strong flavours of onions, earlier than it springs an surprising spicy punch in the direction of the tip— that sneaky little bugger!

Earlier than I dived in for the meat, I believed to myself, “Will the meat be powerful because it’s so enormous?”

It turned out to be the precise reverse. The meat was so tender that even my grandmother who forgets to put on her dentures typically whereas consuming, can undoubtedly deal with it. The rendang flavours had been on-point and it received me going again for extra.

I then moved on to the principle motive for my go to, the Satan’s Rooster Curry Set (S$8.80). The dish had the identical condiments because the earlier dish, apart from the distinction in meat.

I mentally ready myself for Lucifer’s fiery depths of hell unleashing on my tongue as I took my first mouthful of the rooster. The spice crept up slowly earlier than I needed to attain for my iced teh o kosong to extinguish the warmth.

The meat was flavourful and had satisfying textural bites coming from the coarse chilli bits. Though the rooster was spicy, it didn’t overwhelm me. Actually, my tongue received accustomed to the chilli after my second mouthful.

Strive pairing your basmati rice with some sambal and the satan’s curry chilli collectively— it can take your tastebuds on a journey.

We ended issues off with half a dozen Rooster Wings (S$2.20 for 1, S$12.90 for six). The 6 wings had been stacked up excessive like a Jenga tower, and the scrumptious do-it-yourself fried shallots had been sprinkled on prime. Hooray!

I had the pleasure of watching them fry the Rooster Wings. They’re marinated with varied spices which incorporates curry powder and turmeric, leading to a deeper color.

The wings had been enormous for my part, and felt very sturdy and agency after I held them with my fingers. It was time to get messy.

There was a crackling sound as my enamel sunk into the pores and skin. I might style the totally different layers of spice all through the pores and skin and flesh, and it was seasoned very effectively. It jogged my memory of ayam goreng berampah. I can’t recall the final time I had such superior wings, they had been slay!

The stall additionally has Rooster (S$1), Mutton (S$1.20) and Beef (S$1.10) satay with a minimal order of 10 sticks.

Ultimate ideas

General, I had a satisfying meal at Mama Lemak. I even ordered takeaway to let my people at dwelling attempt it for themselves, they usually had been nodding with satisfaction with each chunk they took.

Lastly, I’ve a brand new spot so as to add on to my nasi lemak checklist. I’m wanting ahead to being again!

Anticipated harm: S$5 – S$10 per pax

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