Top 10 Comfort Foods for the Rainy Season
2012-12-17
It’s been raining cats and dogs here in Singapore lately. You know what that means, don’t you? Yup, it’s time to go crazy on comfort foods that’ll warm that body (and belly) of yours right up!
Bak Kut Teh
@ Song Fa Bak Kut Teh


Bak kut teh is the perfect rainy day food for many reasons: 1) It’s hot in terms of temperature and taste, 2) It’s best enjoyed with an equally steaming hot bowl of rice, and 3) The many ingredients that come with it (pork ribs, fried you tiao, salted vegetables) make it a super filling meal.
Photo courtesy of alkanphel
Laksa
@ 328 Katong Laksa


We don’t see how laksa can fail anyone on a cold day. The gravy itself is enough to turn on your belly’s ‘warm & fuzzy’ mode. If you dare, add dollops of chilli to your bowl for that extra kick and boost of body heat.
Fish Head Curry
@ Ocean Curry Fish Head


It tastes as fierce as it looks – this flavourful, spice-heavy Indian dish is best enjoyed with a bowl of white rice. A word of warning: get those glasses of cold milk ready while you’re feasting on this baby… you’re gonna need all of them!
Kidney Mee Sua
@ Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup


If piping hot soup isn’t enough, and if you love pig organs and all that jazz, then slurp on a bowl of kidney mee sua. Enjoy the bits of fresh, tender jewels together with springy mee sua noodles… mmmm!
Photo courtesy of lindylu
Porridge
@ Tiong Shian Porridge Centre


Are you a fussy eater? Then stick to porridge, which comes in different flavours and accompanying ingredients. It can even be enjoyed plain! Never be deceived by the mild appearance of porridge… it’s ALWAYS a real appetite filler!
Photo courtesy of momoko11
Mee Soto
@ Inspirasi Stall


This Malay soup dish consists of chicken bits, fried shallots, beansprouts and at times, deep fried potato cutlet (aka begedil). Chilli makes it that much more effective as a rainy day comfort food so go ahead and throw lots in.
Photo courtesy of CEIL JOVEN
Steamboat/Hot Pot
@ Thien Kee Steamboat


Having steamboat/hot pot’s always a joy because of the variety of food and soup bases. Half the fun comes from choosing your ingredients, cooking them, and fishing them out of the pot onto your plate. The other half, of course, comes from the eating and enjoying the company of the group you’re with!
Photo courtesy of L0v3sF00D
Korean BBQ
@ Oh Neul Han Jeom


Yes, on a rainy day you can have a taste of Korea without stepping out of Singapore! Korean BBQ is yet another fun DIY meal you can enjoy with friends and family. Nowadays, it’s easy to park yourself in a Korean BBQ place without worrying about the ‘BBQ smell’ on your hair and clothes – all thanks to technology!
Photo courtesy of yummylicious
Soups
@ The Soup Spoon


The Soup Spoon serves so many different types of scrumptious soups that anyone would be spoilt for choice. Plus, service is quick and all its outlets are easy to locate – making it great for those who need a fuss-free, easy meal on a cold, wet day.
Photo courtesy of vnuss147
Pho
@ Little Saigon


Because of its pure simplicity and wholesomeness, Vietnam’s famous beef noodles fit perfectly in this list. And hey, it’s healthy too, so you won’t have to face any feelings of guilt after finishing up a whole bowl.
Photo courtesy of Little Saigon
See Also: Craving for more local food? Check out here Enjoy korean bbq with your group of family or friends!
Keyword
Comfort Foods
Rainy Season
Cold Weather
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OpenRice SG Editor
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