Using fish broth, pork bones and other ingredients like century egg, this congee takes comfort food to a whole new level at the two Michelin-starred French restaurant
Having a bad day? Then you’d wanna reach out for some comfort food, and we’re not talking about that pint of ice cream in your freezer. Mui Kee’s congee might be the answer to all your problems. No one said porridge had to be plain and unappetising – after all, there’s a reason why this famous congee is such a hit in Hong Kong.
No foodie’s trip to Hong Kong is complete without a stopover at Mui Kee, but now, you can save yourself the flight. Mui Kee’s congee, situated on the fourth floor of Fa Yuen Market Street in Hong Kong will be making an appearance in Singapore, as a pop-up store in Les Amis’ Casa Verde restaurant this coming June.
Mui Kee offers more than 30 different types of congee, containing richly-marinated ingredients, like its pork viscera. The plain congee is perfect for a light meal – the fluffy, smooth texture is second to none. Meanwhile, the delicious fish stock adds a sweet aroma that makes the congee anything but plain.
It will be sold in sets – congee with a plate of youtiao (fried dough fritters) and century eggs – costing from $12.50 to $14.50. The pop-up will be up for six months, and Mui Kee intends to open its own permanent store by 2018.
Casa Verde, 1 Cluny Rd Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Singapore 259569. Starts June 30th,, Tue-Sun 7.30am– 3pm
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