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These are not just recipes; they are ties holding us together, tastes of heritage rooting us.

These are reminders of our childhood, infused with tradition (and) preserved through practice.

These are flavours developed over generations carrying stories and memories, shared with the people you love.

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Originated from south-west Guangdong near the Pearl River Delta.

Cantonese are known to run medicine halls and Provision Shops.

Form 15% of The Chinese population in Singapore

the Term “Loi Hei!” orginated from Cantonese Meaning “Tossing up with Good Fortune.”

Cantonese cuisine is the perfect combination of quality and taste. The chefs proficiently use Chinese cooking techniques which resemble light cooking and a variety of fresh ingredients to bring out the rich flavor of the dish. Choices of the ingredients differ according to the seasons, thus allowing Cantonese dishes to embody the wide spread of unique taste and texture that we know so well.

粤菜可说称是品质与口味的完美结合。粤菜的烹调手法较清淡，用料丰富多变，鲜美可口。随着季节的变化，食材的选择也随着改变。粤菜烹调手法精细，色香味俱全。

Ingredients (3 person serving)

2 pcs lotus roots 

1 pc Fen Ge (arrow roots)/Huai Shan (Chinese yam) 

½ pcs dried squid

8 pcs dried scallops

30g red dates

50g groundnuts

500g pork spare ribs 

Pinch of salt 

Cooking Method:

1.     Peel and slice the lotus roots into thin pieces. 

2.     Cut the dried octopus into smaller pieces.

3.     Blanch the pork spare ribs. 

4.     Fill water in pot to about ¾ full and set to boil at high heat. 

5.     Place the pork spare ribs in first and follow by the rest of the ingredients. 

6.     Once the soup starts boiling, approximately 20 - 30 minutes later, turn the flame to medium heat. 

7.     Keep on boiling for another 30 minutes. 

8.     Turn the flame to low heat, let it boil for another 1.5 hours. 

9.     Before switching off the heat, add in the salt and stir. 

10.  Your soup is ready to be consumed. 

Recipe by Rachel