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Community Association Series: Eng Choon Hway Kuan

by Eng Choon Hway Kuan

On this episode of our Community Association Series, Sarah takes a peek into one of Singapore's largest clan association, Eng Choon Hway Kuan and learns how to cook their specialty dishes.

Eng Choon Hway Kuan

Have you ever had herbal duck soup or yam rice? Join us on this episode of the Community Association Series as our host Sarah learns more about the Eng Choon region from the Eng Choon Hway Kuan Singapore. Watch as the head of the Eng Choon Hway Kuan Singapore Women’s wing shares with Sarah her family recipes for a nourishing herbal duck soup (白鸭汤 in mandarin) and hearty yam rice (芋头饭 in mandarin). These are both familiar comfort dishes for her family and iconic dishes in Eng Choon cuisine. Come listen to the stories of the rich culinary heritage of Eng Choon Hway Kuan! 

 

Find out more about Eng Choon Hway Kuan here! If you are interested in participating in the association’s activities, contact them at admin@engchoon.org.sg.

Eng Choon Hway Kuan

Eng Choon Hway Guan was founded in 1867 by Chinese immigrants from Yongchun County in Fujian, China. It has grown to become one of the largest clan association in Singapore today.





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