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My last visit to the popular Redhill Porridge at Redhill Market & Food Centre was two years ago. I was taken aback to learn that the uncle has already retired and the stall shuttered.
But just as stunned as I was by news of its closure, news of the stall reopening reached my ears. The stall has been taken over by a new operator who turned out to be non other than... Miss Tam Chiak!
I was in disbelief when I heard about it. She is already juggling multiple roles as a writer, photographer, stylist, entrepreneur, wife and mother. Now, we can add on "hawker" to that list.
As it turns out, her family used to run a porridge stall so when she learned that the previous owners were bowing out, she seized the opportunity and took over.
A change in ownership bring changes. The fish option which was previously available has been taken off the menu so this is now solely a pork porridge stall. Also, there is the inevitable price increase but do expect better quality ingredients.
After all, this is a partnership with celebrity chef, Cao Yong.
I joined the queue as well and ordered a small bowl ($3.50/$4.50) of mixed pork porridge. I added an egg for 50¢.
Tung choi (preserved vegetable) and fried shallots that used to grace the bowl were nowhere to be seen. However, taking their place is super crispy youtiao which I take delight in!
My mixed pork porridge included ingredients such as sliced pork, pig's liver and pork balls.
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On their first day opening this morning, I arrived at about 7am to show my support.
When I got there, a short queue of customers were already waiting in line to place their orders.
When I got there, a short queue of customers were already waiting in line to place their orders.
I joined the queue as well and ordered a small bowl ($3.50/$4.50) of mixed pork porridge. I added an egg for 50¢.
Tung choi (preserved vegetable) and fried shallots that used to grace the bowl were nowhere to be seen. However, taking their place is super crispy youtiao which I take delight in!
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My mixed pork porridge included ingredients such as sliced pork, pig's liver and pork balls.
The marinated pig's liver is thickly sliced and cooked till tender without any visible blood.
As for the pork balls, they are handmade by Chef Cao Yong at the stall. The minced pork are first seasoned (a little birdie told me that tee po goes in the marinade) then hand beaten till gelatinous before being shaped into balls.
The pork balls are so good I wished they were bigger for a more substantial bite.
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Being a Cantonese myself, I preferred the texture of Hainanese porridge more than the Cantonese jok. Although not exactly the smoothest in texture, the addition of an egg does make it creamier.
As with all new businesses, the first few days are bound to have hiccups so be patient with them as they sort out the issues.
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REDHILL PORK PORRIDGE 红山粥
Redhill Market & Food Centre
85 Redhill Lane
#01-90
85 Redhill Lane
#01-90
Singapore 150085
Business Hours
Tue - Sun: 6am - 9am
Closed: Mon
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/SZiRw8K8YZN8DX2D8
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