Old Taste Detective

Bak Chor Mee is a local delicacy which is basically divided into the Teochew style and Hokkien style. In this episode, Kym and Chef Aaron visit a few traditional Bak Chor Mee stalls and noodle factory to understand the nearly century-old history of Bak Chor Mee and attempt to recreate the old taste.

Fried Carrot Cake, a classic local Teochew snack that has the black & white styles of frying. It is said that the original carrot cake did not contain any radish. This episode, Bryan & Chef Mandy visit traditional stalls to clarify on this saying & try to recreate the old taste of Fried Carrot Cake.

Chilli crab is an internationally acclaimed local delicacy. The current version of chilli crab that we know is originated from a recreation in 1960s. Kym & Chef Wendy visit traditional eateries to learn the history of chili crab & look for the creator of chili crab so as to recreate the old taste.

Hokkien Braised Pork Bun is one of the traditional Hokkien delicacies. Bryan and Chef Nicholas visit traditional eateries to explore the old taste of Hokkien Braised Pork Bun. They try to recreate the original version and taste of Hokkien Braised Pork Bun after collating their research information.

Lor Mee is one of the Hokkien delicacies. This episode, Bryan & Chef Petrina learn from the traditional stall owners how to cook the gravy & understand more about the ingredients & old taste of traditional Lor Mee. Chef even tries to handmake noodles in order to recreate the old taste of Lor Mee.

Fish soup is a popular heart-warming food among diners. The Teochew fish soup base is clear but Cantonese fish soup base is milky. Kym & Chef Lennard learn from the stall owners & food consultants about the local history of fish soup & Chef recreates the old taste based on the information collated.

Orh Nee (Yam Paste Dessert) is a traditional Teochew dessert with a very elaborate preparation process. Today, the process has been simplified & Orh Nee can be found in restaurants & even food centres. In this episode, Kym & Chef Jeremmy check out the traditional way to make Orh Nee & try to recreate the old taste.