Saturday, 20 April 2013

Amoy Food Centre - 2nd Floor

Having left the crowd at Sophie Bakery, I continued to explore Amoy Food centre for lunch - having summoned just enough self restrain to save the Chocolate Chip Bun for dessert.

So up to the 2nd floor this time to see what's in store and lo and behold, 'Cha Dian Xiao Chi' greeted my growling stomach.

 I have a fondness for Teochew kuehs, partially cos of my nostalgia of growing up on them and also they mashed in my memories as part of Singapore's unique food culture.

And with this stall I spot a new kueh I have never seen - Black Bean Kueh. So it's a definitely try for this bean lover.

Soon Kueh on top and Black Bean Kueh below - $1 each.















I really like the smooth fresh skin and filling of the Soon kueh. The skin was just nice, not too thick and the freshness of the Kueh was a delight. However there's bits of hay-bee in it, so its definitely not vegetarian friendly
Black Bean Kueh - $1

The black bean kueh was not bad. The kueh itself was saltish, and the texture was smooth and embedded with black beans, cooked sufficiently to be chewed easily with a bit of crunch. More black beans throughout the kueh would be nice. No hay bee this time, so it's a okay for not-too-strict-vegetarians.
Yam Kueh - $1

 The Yam kueh however was a little unexpected. The kueh was a little sweet with bits of yam in it. The traditional saltish and hay-bee (dried shrimp) taste was missing from this version. More bits of yam would be good too.  I would say it's possible to vegetarians to try it, but I forgot to confirm it with the vendor.

Overall this is a pretty good Kueh stall with a surprising number of variety for handmade kuehs. I won't argue on the price as they are handmade, a spoonful more indgredients to the kuehs would bring it to the Wow level.

Cha Dian Xiao Chi (Teatime snacks)
Amoy Food Centre - 2nd Floor (just walk up the stairs and it's right there)

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 3.30pm (Alterate Saturdays)

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