when I think of wok hei, i think of a flaming hot wok over a roaring flame and char kuay teow glistening with an oily sheen. but this congee from mui kee, situated at casa verde at the botanic gardens, is all that and more. the congee is silky without being watery, and each mouthful is imbued with so much wok hei it could put most char kuay teow places to shame. you can't see grains of rice in the porridge - it really is that smooth. the toppings of fish belly and pork balls are wonderfully tender and flavourful, but really the star is the porridge.
sitting with a book in hand, watching people and fluffy dogs passing by, i can think of no better way to spend a morning for now.
my only gripe is that bowl of porridge cost $14.50. could it cost a little less please?!!