Zi Char Recipes
For many families, Zi Char is go-to for gatherings because of its huge variety and scrumptious portions. Here are 8 Zi Char recipes that you can enjoy with your loved ones, handmade and piping hot in the comfort of home.
1. Beef Hor Fun
Beef Hor Fun is a hot favourite at any Zi Char stall, featuring lightly-charred beef gravy and tender slices of beef, all over a bed of smooth hor fun. In our recipe, we avoid a rubbery texture by coating the beef slices before searing for that silky, tender bite. Not to worry if you dont have a wok our 8-step recipe works with a large cooking pan as well.
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/beef-hor-fun/
Preparation Time: 45 minutes. Serves 2.
2. Har Cheong Gai
If there was ever a king of the Zi Char dishes, its likely that Singaporeans would crown Har Cheong Gai. The umami-ness and crispiness of this flavourful batter, combined with the juicy, tender meat guarantees the plate to be a clean sweep. With this recipe, you can cook it at home and capture that same hot, crunchy shiok-ness!
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/har-cheong-gai/
Preparation Time: 20 mins. Serves: 4.
3. Sambal Kang Kong
Do you have a friend who hates vegetables? Maybe this spicy and smoky dish might just convert them.
With the homemade sambal belachan, this recipe delivers the heat that makes it a popular Zi Char dish. A pro-tip is to ensure that the wok is smoking hot when the kang kong goes in, and cook in small portions to prevent your delicious stir-fry sambal kang kong from becoming spinach soup!
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/sambal-kang-kong/
Preparation Time: 5 mins. Serves: 4.
4. Zi Char Style Mee Goreng
A delicious blend of Chinese and Malay flavours, this 20-minute dish is both sweet and spicy, full of flavour from the ketchup-and-sambal combination. Even while cooking, youll be impressed by the sizzle of the pan, the creaminess of the sauce and the aroma from garlic, shallots and belacan.
Plus, its also a great way to sneak in plenty of veggies Chye Sim, beansprouts, and any other leafy vegetables to your liking.
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/zi-char-style-mee-goreng/
Preparation Time: 20 minutes. Serves 3 to 4.
5. Yang Zhou Fried Rice
A reliable staple dish that fills your tummy, the Yang Zhou Fried Rice is a delicious and easy weeknight meal.Tthe secret lies in the ingredients here, we use ham, shrimps, eggs, mushrooms, peas, and meat, each bringing unique flavours and textures to this dish.
Give it a good mix and youre ready to serve a delicious plate of Yang Zhou fried rice with wok-hey written all over it! Top with chopped spring onions for a refreshing bite.
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/yang-zhou-fried-rice
Preparation Time: 15 mins. Serves 2.
6. Trio Eggs Spinach
This signature Zi Char dish is a treat for all our egg-lovers, using not just chicken eggs, but also century and salted duck eggs.
Its a nutritious and soupy dish, pairing well with rice especially on cold and rainy days. The eggs and spinach creates a rich, umami flavour that will have you licking the bowl clean!
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/trio-eggs-spinach-in-superior-stock/
Preparation Time: 25 minutes. Serves: 4.
7. White Bee Hoon
We may be familiar with the idiom Do not judge a book by its cover, but what about Dont judge a dish by its looks? While on the outside, this ZI Char dish seems plain, this White Bee Hoon recipe gives you a delicious plate of white bee hoon packed with flavour in each mouthful.
Our homemade base stock, made with chicken parts, soya bean prawn heads and shells, really brings about the essence of the White Bee Hoon that we love in Zi Char stalls.
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/white-bee-hoon/
Preparation Time: 5 hours. Serves 2-3.
8. Stir Fry Lala
Craving for some seafood but dont want the hassle? This stir fry lala recipe is perfect for you!
By simply preparing some garlic, onions, ginger and chilli padis, you can recreate this aromatic and savoury Zi Char dish in just 10 minutes. Great to pair with rice, or as an easy beer snack.
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/stir-fried-lala/
Preparation Time: 10 minutes. Serves 2.
Homemade Zi Char Recipes
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