One of the best things to do in Singapore is to shop for food souvenirs. Singapore’s cultural tapestry is shot through with threads of Malay, Indian, Chinese, European and Arab cultures. Needless to say, food in Singapore reflects this multi-cultural identity, even the yummy snacks! Food is something that really speaks of a destination’s culture, and Singapore is the food haven of the Far East! Won’t it be fun to let your loved ones have a taste of a multiple foreign cultures through different food souvenirs?
1. Belinjau Crackers
These are crisp, ready-to-eat crackers made from the kernels of the belinjau fruit. The crackers have a slightly bitter but deliciously nutty taste. They are deep-fried seed crackers, and are fine for snacking on their own, but you can serve them with dips as an appetizer course.
2. Charcoal-grilled Love Letters
Le Café is probably the only snack company that grills these crispy pastry crackers traditionally on charcoal. They are unevenly browned that come either in triangular shapes or crisp hollow rolls. You can serve these airy egg crackers infused with the aroma of coconut with or without a dip.
3. Chilli/black Pepper Crab Instant Noodles
Kids will love these instant noodles infused with the essence of chilli and black pepper crab. All you do is add hot water and start munching! They are packaged for travel and make wonderful food souvenirs.
4. Chinese Peanut And Sesame Brittle
Who doesn’t love sweet crunchy brittle? These lovely brittles come in several varieties - traditional peanut maltose brittle, puffed rice and peanut, black sesame, white sesame, and pumpkin with matcha (Japanese powder green tea). Shopping for souvenirs is one of the best things to do in Singapore. So, go crazy and buy a bundle of each for your pals!
5. Cilicuka Sauces And Marinades
These heritage sauces and marinades were launched by Singapore cookbook author Shermay Lee, based on her grandmother’s handwritten recipes. Cilicuka sauces can be used as dipping sauces for noodles, rice, and fried savory snacks. Use our imagination and try these sauces in different things.
6. Coconut Candy
Delicious, authentic coconut candy made of real coconuts – can you resist it? They’re made of fresh coconut, milk, sugar and food colorings. It takes a lot of work to make this candy but the result is worth it. Buy several – one or two packs won’t satisfy the kiddie hordes at home.
7. Crisp Ikan Bilis And Peanuts
Ikan bilis are actually deep-fried anchovies, mixed with crisp, stir-fried salty peanuts. They’re the perfect snack to have with a glass of chilled beer while watching sports on TV.
8. Curry Prawn Crackers
These are Indian-style curry-flavored or plain prawn crackers, shaped like little cushions. They are delicious when eaten as snacks, and perfect with a drink on the side.
9. Durian Puff Fruit Puff
Durian is a delicious fruit available in the Far East. You cannot travel with this fruit in your luggage, so get the next best thing – a fruit puff shaped like a durian. The puffs contain a mixture of durian puree and delicious cream, a definite hit with the kiddies.
10. Fancy Gems Biscuit
These are tiny sweet crackers with brightly-colored icing on top. Each little biscuit is a pop of crispy sweetness in your mouth. Kids especially will enjoy the lovely pink, green, white and yellow icing on to.
11. Festive Coconut Cookies
This is a fragrant, crisp and crumbly coconut cookie made especially during the Chinese New Year and other festivals. They are so fun and melt-in-the-mouth that one pack won’t suffice. You’ll have to take the easy way out and buy an entire tub – for yourself.
12. Fishball Crackers
These are round deep-fried crackers containing fish paste, flour and seasonings. For many Southeast Asians, these crackers are a nostalgic treat. Best served as snacks with a glass of beer on the side. Perfect!
13. Gourmet Roasted Coffee Beans And Ground Coffee
Got coffee lovers in your circle? Swiss national Werner Huber founded Boncafe in 1962. This company sells various yummy blends –Colombiana made of Latin American Arabica beans, medium-roasted Morning and the bittersweet Espresso.
14. Gula Melaka Brown Sugar
This snack is made out of the sap from the budding flowers of date palms, sago palms or coconut tree palms. The sap is boiled till it turns into a thick, chewy brown sugar. Slather it on top of sago puddings, sponge cake, ice-creams, waffles or scones. You can even use it to sweeten tea or coffee.
15. Janice Wong Sweets
Singaporean pastry chef Janice Wong creates exclusive jars of edible chocolate paint and hand-painted chocolate bonbons in various hues and flavors. You can get them in grape, smoked chocolate or caramel-like sweetened milk flavors. The hand-painted chocolate bonbons make a fantastic gift to one’s partner – they come in flavors such as thyme lemon, Monkey Shoulder whisky and praline poprocks.
16. Kaya Toast Spread
Killiney Kopitiam’s Kaya Toast Spread is one of Singapore’s most iconic breakfast dishes. The spread contains sweet coconut custard. The ingredients are large egg yolks, fresh pandan leaves (screwpine), sugar and fresh coconut milk. There are no artificial preservatives or coloring. This extremely-fragrant but not too sweet toast spread is delicious and is a great hit with kids.
Conclusion
This list covers only a partial selection of the mind-blowing range of packaged food souvenirs you get in Singapore. We recommend that you do thorough research online before making your purchases.
Buying Food Souvenirs in Singapore
Most of the ready-to-travel food souvenirs are lightweight and specially packaged. There is a huge variety of food souvenirs in Singapore, and most are available at supermarkets. Some are available only in the night markets, or specialty snack stores. Be sure to ask around. There are several specialty boutiques that manufacture delicious packaged food items made using traditional methods. Do give them a try. If you’re buying snacks at night markets, do check that the package is intact and the brand name is clearly stamped. Ask around for reliable night market stalls and purchase items with care.1. Belinjau Crackers
These are crisp, ready-to-eat crackers made from the kernels of the belinjau fruit. The crackers have a slightly bitter but deliciously nutty taste. They are deep-fried seed crackers, and are fine for snacking on their own, but you can serve them with dips as an appetizer course.
2. Charcoal-grilled Love Letters
Le Café is probably the only snack company that grills these crispy pastry crackers traditionally on charcoal. They are unevenly browned that come either in triangular shapes or crisp hollow rolls. You can serve these airy egg crackers infused with the aroma of coconut with or without a dip.
3. Chilli/black Pepper Crab Instant Noodles
Kids will love these instant noodles infused with the essence of chilli and black pepper crab. All you do is add hot water and start munching! They are packaged for travel and make wonderful food souvenirs.
4. Chinese Peanut And Sesame Brittle
Who doesn’t love sweet crunchy brittle? These lovely brittles come in several varieties - traditional peanut maltose brittle, puffed rice and peanut, black sesame, white sesame, and pumpkin with matcha (Japanese powder green tea). Shopping for souvenirs is one of the best things to do in Singapore. So, go crazy and buy a bundle of each for your pals!
5. Cilicuka Sauces And Marinades
These heritage sauces and marinades were launched by Singapore cookbook author Shermay Lee, based on her grandmother’s handwritten recipes. Cilicuka sauces can be used as dipping sauces for noodles, rice, and fried savory snacks. Use our imagination and try these sauces in different things.
6. Coconut Candy
Delicious, authentic coconut candy made of real coconuts – can you resist it? They’re made of fresh coconut, milk, sugar and food colorings. It takes a lot of work to make this candy but the result is worth it. Buy several – one or two packs won’t satisfy the kiddie hordes at home.
7. Crisp Ikan Bilis And Peanuts
Ikan bilis are actually deep-fried anchovies, mixed with crisp, stir-fried salty peanuts. They’re the perfect snack to have with a glass of chilled beer while watching sports on TV.
8. Curry Prawn Crackers
These are Indian-style curry-flavored or plain prawn crackers, shaped like little cushions. They are delicious when eaten as snacks, and perfect with a drink on the side.
9. Durian Puff Fruit Puff
Durian is a delicious fruit available in the Far East. You cannot travel with this fruit in your luggage, so get the next best thing – a fruit puff shaped like a durian. The puffs contain a mixture of durian puree and delicious cream, a definite hit with the kiddies.
10. Fancy Gems Biscuit
These are tiny sweet crackers with brightly-colored icing on top. Each little biscuit is a pop of crispy sweetness in your mouth. Kids especially will enjoy the lovely pink, green, white and yellow icing on to.
11. Festive Coconut Cookies
This is a fragrant, crisp and crumbly coconut cookie made especially during the Chinese New Year and other festivals. They are so fun and melt-in-the-mouth that one pack won’t suffice. You’ll have to take the easy way out and buy an entire tub – for yourself.
12. Fishball Crackers
These are round deep-fried crackers containing fish paste, flour and seasonings. For many Southeast Asians, these crackers are a nostalgic treat. Best served as snacks with a glass of beer on the side. Perfect!
13. Gourmet Roasted Coffee Beans And Ground Coffee
Got coffee lovers in your circle? Swiss national Werner Huber founded Boncafe in 1962. This company sells various yummy blends –Colombiana made of Latin American Arabica beans, medium-roasted Morning and the bittersweet Espresso.
14. Gula Melaka Brown Sugar
This snack is made out of the sap from the budding flowers of date palms, sago palms or coconut tree palms. The sap is boiled till it turns into a thick, chewy brown sugar. Slather it on top of sago puddings, sponge cake, ice-creams, waffles or scones. You can even use it to sweeten tea or coffee.
15. Janice Wong Sweets
Singaporean pastry chef Janice Wong creates exclusive jars of edible chocolate paint and hand-painted chocolate bonbons in various hues and flavors. You can get them in grape, smoked chocolate or caramel-like sweetened milk flavors. The hand-painted chocolate bonbons make a fantastic gift to one’s partner – they come in flavors such as thyme lemon, Monkey Shoulder whisky and praline poprocks.
16. Kaya Toast Spread
Killiney Kopitiam’s Kaya Toast Spread is one of Singapore’s most iconic breakfast dishes. The spread contains sweet coconut custard. The ingredients are large egg yolks, fresh pandan leaves (screwpine), sugar and fresh coconut milk. There are no artificial preservatives or coloring. This extremely-fragrant but not too sweet toast spread is delicious and is a great hit with kids.
Conclusion
This list covers only a partial selection of the mind-blowing range of packaged food souvenirs you get in Singapore. We recommend that you do thorough research online before making your purchases.
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