10 Pork Trotters Dishes In Singapore Including Pork Trotter “Agar-Agar” And Pandan Braised Pork
The Braised Pig Trotters ($4/$5/$6) at Seng Kee Bak Kuh Teh are the perfect way to treat yourself as you are pampered with a generous slab of hind hock. Their pork leg supplies a pleasant duality of textures. Every mouthful allows you to appreciate the succulence of the shank and semi-liquid consistency of the fats.
Lao Liang is the last few stalls in Singapore to still offer Pig’s Trotter Jelly ($5/$8/$10) . In preparing these aspics, trotters are cooked for 10 hours to melt their collagen into gelatin. The gelatin is then mixed with chunks of meat before chilling for another full day.
The result of the tedious preparation is a bouncy jelly which boasts a savoury oomph. Feel free to dip the jelly in the chilli sauce! Laced with accents of ginger and vinegar, the relish enhances the jelly with a tangy kick.
The Leggy Business
Dishes up an eclectic array of Asian-inspired rice bowls, including their crowd-pleasing Leggy Bowl ($7.50) . I love the chef’s emphasis on natural flavours and Southeast Asian spices in their signature bowl, where the braised pork trotter is spiked with the mellow sweetness of pandan. The pickled papaya is a judicious addition as well. Its sour tang neutralises the savoury minced meat sauce while as well refreshing your palate. Check out our full review of The Leggy Business! The Leggy Business Review: Unique Thai-Inspired Bowls By Ex-Cook Of A Bangkok Michelin-Starred Restaurant Address: 67 Ubi Avenue 1, #01-05/07, Starhub Green, Singapore 408942 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 3pm Tel: 9710 8302 Website
Fatty Thai
I fell in love with Khao Ka Moo ($5) during my trip to Bangkok and Fatty Thai ’s version of the dish brought me back to the streets of Yaowarat and Silom. Juicy and tender, the braised meat marries well with the fluffy rice. An added bonus is the skin that’s part gooey, part chewy. Aroi mak indeed! Check out our full review of Fatty Thai ! Fatty Thai Review: Thai Wonton Mee and Pork Trotter Rice At A Beach Road Stall Address: 341 Beach Road, Singapore 199567 Opening hours: Mon 9am to 8pm, Tue-Sat 9am to 7pm Tel: 9383 8842 Website
Ciao
Specialises in homely Italian fare and its Stinco Di Maiale Alla Birra ($42++) warms both your heart and belly. Knives seem to be redundant here, as the meat easily peels off the bone. Served on the side, the beer sauce jazzes up the pork knuckle and creates a more full-bodied flavour. Check out our full review of Ciao ! Ciao Review: Casual Italian In Hipster Haji Lane Address: 8 Haji Lane, #01-01, Singapore 189201 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 2am Tel: 9726 3688 Website
Authentic Mun Chee Kee King Of Pig’s Organ Soup
Image credit: @eatingnomster While Authentic Mun Chee Kee King of Pig’s Organ Soup is renowned for Pig’s Organ Soup ($4/$6) , their Vinegar Pig’s Trotter ($7) has as well garnered a strong fanbase. The black vinegar injects a tart zing, which blends well with the herbal notes of star anise and spicy hints of old ginger. Furthermore, the stall opens till as late as 5am, making it the perfect solution to your late-night supper cravings. Address: 207 Jalan Besar Road, Singapore 208893 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 5am Tel: 8678 0207 Website
DAL-IN
Image credit: @sara_atheniza Rally your friends to try the Jokbal ($38++/$43++) at DAL-IN ! Similar to how it’s done in Korea, enjoy the meat as a ssam . Wrap the lightly seasoned protein with a leafy vegetable, add some garlic and bean paste, and let it cascade down your mouth with a cohesive burst of flavours. You won’t find the taste too heavy, as the vegetable relieves your palate of the greasy meat. Address: 17 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069618 Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 2am Tel: 6225 1006
Good Year Seafood Village
Hiding in an ulu neighbourhood in Tampines, Good Year Seafood Village thrills with its tender Braised Pig’s Trotter ($6.80+) . The honeyed gravy complements the savoury meat, allowing the porky tang of the protein to take centre stage. There are light whiffs of ginger as well, balancing the fatty flesh with its earthiness. Good Year Seafood Village Restaurant Review: Herbal Bak Kut Teh With Kampong Vibes In Tampines Address: 15 Tampines Avenue, Singapore 529788 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10:30pm
Stuttgart Blackforest Boutique S-Cafe
Eating at Stuttgart Blackforest Boutique S-Cafe introduces you to German classic and treats you with popular local beverages. The crowning glory of their menu is Schweinshaxe ($22.80++) . This knuckle is fried to a satisfying crisp, as every bite unleashes resonant crackles. Impressively, the shank preserves its moisture and supple texture, despite being roasted for long hours. Address: 9 Bras Basah Road, #01-01, Rendezvous Hotel Gallery, Singapore 189559 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm Tel: 6336 8675 Website
Mr Lorbak
Living up to their name, Mr Lorbak braises an incredibly soft Pork Trotter ($7) . The fats seem to melt into the flesh, such that every bite is an addictive medley of buttery and savoury. This lor bak goes best with the house-made chilli sauce, which undercuts the meat’s robust taste with its piquant zing. Mr Lorbak Review: Cheap And Good Lu Rou Fan With Egg At $3.50 At Ubi Address: Blk 350 Ubi Avenue 1, #01-947, Singapore 400350 Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11am to 7pm Tel: 9226 2417 Website
Seng Kee Bak Kut Teh
The Braised Pig Trotters ($4/$5/$6) at Seng Kee Bak Kuh Teh are the perfect way to treat yourself as you are pampered with a generous slab of hind hock. Their pork leg supplies a pleasant duality of textures. Every mouthful allows you to appreciate the succulence of the shank and semi-liquid consistency of the fats. Address: 453A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, #01-06, Chong Boon Market & Food Centre, Singapore 561453 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Lao Liang
Is the last few stalls in Singapore to still offer Pig’s Trotter Jelly ($5/$8/$10) . In preparing these aspics, trotters are cooked for 10 hours to melt their collagen into gelatin. The gelatin is then mixed with chunks of meat before chilling for another full day. The result of the tedious preparation is a bouncy jelly which boasts a savoury oomph. Feel free to dip the jelly in the chilli sauce! Laced with accents of ginger and vinegar, the relish enhances the jelly with a tangy kick. 7 Berseh Food Centre Stalls For Oyster Cake, Cheap Halal Mookata And More Address: 166 Jalan Besar, #02-37, Berseh Food Centre, Singapore 208877 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 3pm
