Comfort food at its best

Comfort food at its best
Originally uploaded by Gypsy Saskia

Hainan chicken rice. I first had it in Singapore in '02. Ever since it is's been one of my favourite comfort foods. When I make it at home, I cheat as I cook it for one or two people only. But here I can eat it like it's meant to be eaten, in one of the many specialised restaurants.

Yesterday shortly after seven I wandered out to a resto I'd spotted earlier to have my fix. To my surprise they'd sold out. Very frustrating as I could smell the ginger and soya sauce and all. Today I went back for lunch. The lady who I'd tried to order with the night before recognised me instantly and said 'chicken!' as she showed me a table. Five minutes later the fragrant stock, chicken, chilli and garlic dips and rice along with lettuce in oyster sauce were brought to my table. Including a fresh apple juice, the bill came to less than £3. There is something about the combination of ginger, chilli and soya sauce with the tender chicken and neutral rice that is to die for. When in Sing this weekend, I will make sure to ask my friend to take me to a hawker place to eat their version as well. Oh Asian food, I worship thee!