On a particularly overcast and windy evening, we developed a rare and unusual hankering for Teochew Porridge. The food at this stall in our neighbourhood coffeeshop always looked enticing whenever we passed by, so off we went to check it out.

Choose from a wide range of ingredients such as varieties of fresh fish and prawns cooked to order, braised pork belly, duck, pickled mustard greens, chap chye, fish cake, braised egg, etc. I spent a good 5 minutes just trying to make up my mind.

We ordered braised duck, salted egg, chap chye, juicy tau pok, braised peanuts with intestine and Teochew style fishcake for a grand total of $18 for two people. The flavours were simple yet satisfyingly tasty, and everything was well cooked. One of the things I enjoy about Teochew porridge is picking at a little of everything and combining it with a spoonful of porridge mixed with the sauces of multiple dishes.

Rustic, hearty, soul soothing fare that warms the heart as well as the belly.

Taste: 3.5/5