Oh, we love porridge. Calling it a ‘sick man’s food’ can be quite a disservice to its gourmet potential, but we also understand why – it is, after all, comfort food for the soul, and a nice warm blanket for your insides.
And we’re thankful we get to enjoy so many variations of porridge from all across Asia. There’s the creamy Cantonese juk, and the Teochew muay, which goes deliciously with gravy, then there’s our all-time favourite: Klang fried porridge.
The humble beginnings of a gourmet dish
You must be thinking we’re pulling a fast one on you guys. We don’t blame you. Frying a typically ‘moist’ dish? Strange, but true!
It has its roots in Penang, about 25 years ago. Resourceful families would throw leftover porridge into the wok along with fried bits of dried shrimp, yam and cuttlefish, topped with crispy pork lard and fried shallots. Give it a good dose of wokhei and the rest as they say, is history.
It became a huge hit, finding itself into restaurants in no time. In particular, the residents of Klang fell in love with it, and today Klang fried porridge enjoys its status as a staple breakfast food.
Wok-ing up an appetite at Feng Xiang
When it comes to Klang fried porridge, Feng Xiang is proud to call this dish one of its signatures. So how do we whip up this decadent delicacy? If you haven’t been paying attention, it’s all in the wok. First we simmer the rice in a special broth, then it gets some serious wokhei action by scorching the rice in high heat. Then, depending on your craving, we’ll add in abalone, pork slices, or a mix of pig organs – we’ve got six variations to choose from! And not to forget that flourishing finish of crispy pork lard, spring onions, and fried shallots. Together, they create an unforgettable umami adventure, guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
Make a great pair
When you come to Feng Xiang, you come ready to eat. And what better way to make your dining experience even better by pairing your Klang fried porridge with our braised pork trotter or vinegar pork trotter? They’re not just full of tasty and healthy collagen goodness, they also go well as a protein dish to your carb-filled Klang fried porridge.
Bringing friends and family along with you? They could try our signature Herbal Bak Kut Teh and Dry Bak Kut Teh! Filled with healthy herbs that’s lovingly stewed for long hours, topped off with succulent pork ribs, you won’t forget this dish anytime soon! Visit us at our outlets today:
- Fernvale Hawker Centre & CC (nearest MRT station: Sengkang)
- Food Republic @ BreadTalk iHQ (nearest MRT station: Tai Seng)
- Food Republic @ VivoCity (nearest MRT station: HarbourFront)
- Food Republic @ Parkway Parade (nearest MRT station: Dakota)
- Kopitiam @ AMK Hub (nearest MRT station: Ang Mo Kio)
- Kopitiam Food Hall @ JEM (nearest MRT station: Jurong East)
- Kopitiam @ Northpoint City (nearest MRT station: Yishun)
- Lau Pa Sat (nearest MRT station: Downtown)
- Senja Hawker Centre (nearest MRT station: Bukit Panjang)