In Singapore, we have food that might make those weak at heart faint. Am sure it's true for every country so am going to share with you some of my favourite hmmm food.
The Malay word for these little fellas are 'siput' and it's cooked with coconut milk to get this spicy thick gravy. If you're on a diet, skip slurping the gravy but you're really missing on something very nice. My mom makes really great Siput Lemak but the preparation is quite horrid cuz you get these fellas live and they will be crawling all over. And you got to cut the ends. Why? Cuz the way to get them out is to suck them using your mouth *laughs* I know the whole process sounds horrid but trust me, it's really worth it!!! If you don't want to go through the hassle of chasing after these little fellas, go to Hjh Maimunah Restaurant at 11 Jalan Pisang Singapore 199078 (Tel : 6291-3132) cuz they have one of the best Siput Lemak around.
The Malay word for these little fellas are 'siput' and it's cooked with coconut milk to get this spicy thick gravy. If you're on a diet, skip slurping the gravy but you're really missing on something very nice. My mom makes really great Siput Lemak but the preparation is quite horrid cuz you get these fellas live and they will be crawling all over. And you got to cut the ends. Why? Cuz the way to get them out is to suck them using your mouth *laughs* I know the whole process sounds horrid but trust me, it's really worth it!!! If you don't want to go through the hassle of chasing after these little fellas, go to Hjh Maimunah Restaurant at 11 Jalan Pisang Singapore 199078 (Tel : 6291-3132) cuz they have one of the best Siput Lemak around.
Another seafood that's a favourite among us locals would be these Gong Gong :o) Told you we have some odd names for what we eat. I have no idea why they are called Gong Gong but like the siput, getting to the meat is quite a ritual. You use a tooth pick to dig the meat out, throw the pointy bit (you can see it sticking out from the shell from the picture below) and eat the rest with soya sauce mixed with sambal or chilli padi. These can be easily found at any seafood place and easy to prepare cuz it's basically you just need to boil and serve. 
And then you have these chicken claws or chicken feet. Yes, the feet. I hear the 'eeeewwww' but really when cooked properly like these ones, they are so flavourful (thanks to the spices) and very tender that they melt in your mouth. These ones are from Victor's Kitchen at 91 Bencoolen Street, Sunshine Plaza #01-21 (Tel 98382851). Lots of people go there so be prepared to wait some to get a table.
Alrighty, will stop here for now in case some of you are not feeling too good :o). Will post more of such dishes in small installment for your viewing (and hopefully tasting) pleasure. Be adventurous, go forth and try my friend!
Post and pictures by Zilla.
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