Singapore Famous Food Recipes

Singapore is a melting pot bubbling over with tourists, inhabitants and expatriates from all parts of the world, and these people naturally have diverse eating habits. Through the ages, the Chinese, Malay, Indians and the foreigners (westerners) have cast their influence on Singapore's food recipes and there is no doubt that Singapore is a food lovers' paradise.

Singaporeans love to eat out and there is a feast of multicultural cuisine waiting for them in restaurants and especially in hawker centers and food courts. Here is a list of the major types of foods you can feast on in Singapore:

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1. Malaysian Food: Malaysian food, also known as Malay food, is a popular in Singapore simply because Malaysia is Singapore's neighbor and there are a whole lot of Malaysians living there; Spicy Malaysian gravies are laced with belachan, which is made from baby shrimps and the Malaysian desserts are usually based on coconut milk, palm sugar and freshly grated coconut. Then, of course, there are the rice and noodles too, which any Malaysian cannot live without. All these go to make an exotic eating experience. Some Malaysian food you must try out in Singapore: Laksa (coconut-based gravies) and Satay (grilled and skewered meat).

2. Chinese Food: The Chinese have been in Singapore since the last seven centuries and their influence on Singapore's food recipes is authoritative. Chinese food can be subtle and neutral (Cantonese), or it can be fiery (Szechuan). Rice is a staple food in any Chinese dish and you can try out the following dishes to get a flavor of the Chinese influence: Shark fin soup, spring rolls (Cantonese - subtle taste); Fried Hokkien Mee (vermicelli, noodles, chili gravy, garlic, prawns, pork and everything else); and, Teochew food such as steamed fish and braised duck.

3. Indian Food: South Indians (mostly Tamilians) migrated to Singapore in the 1940s and their influence on Singaporean cuisine is undeniable. In fact there is an area in Singapore (around Serangoon Road), which is know as Little India. You must try out the south Indian Dosas, Idlis, Vadas that are served with spicy gravy and chutneys as well as the north Indian Tandoori Chicken (chicken smothered with a spicy paste and cooked in a clay oven).

4. Nyonya Food: Nyonyas are half-Malay, half-Chinese people who cook very hot and spicy food loaded with ginger and turmeric. Their recipes are creative and the cooking methods are elaborate. Some of the famous Nyonya dishes you must savor are: Enche kabin (small chicken pieces marinated in soy and oyster sauce) and Chicken Kapitan (chicken curry made using tamarind juice, candlenut, fresh turmeric root and belachan (shrimp paste)).

These apart, Singapore also offers western cuisine comprising of American, British, and Italian dishes. There are fast food centers, food courts, hawker centers, restaurants and you-name-it. As we said earlier, Singapore's food recipes cater to all kinds of food lovers. Bon Appetit.

Singapore Famous Food Recipes

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World's Famous Italian Celebrities

Italy is famous for excellent pasta, pizza, Ferraris and fine arts. But only a few may know some famous celebrities that are born Italian. Here are some of the few famous and world renowned celebrities that shaped entertainment.

Monica Bellucci - In real life, Hollywood actress Monica Anna Maria Bellucci, was born in Citta di Castello, Umbria, Italy. She first started modeling in 1988 and became a prominent model a year after. She first appeared in the movie screen in Vita Coi Figli (Life with the Sons) as "Elda" followed by numerous Italian films and a few Hollywood movies such as Tears of the Sun, two of The Matrix series and the critically acclaimed The Passion of the Christ.

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Tony Bennett - Popular Jazz singer Tony Bennett was born in Astoria, Queens, New York City. His father emigrated from Podargoni, a rural district of the southern Italian city of Reggio Calabria. He started singing at the age of 10, and worked as a singing waiter in numerous Italian restaurants in Queens, NY where he was discovered by a record executive. His record albums spawned worldwide hits such as "Cold, Cold Heart", "Rags to Riches" "I Left my heart in San Francisco" amongst others.

Robert de Niro - Academy award winner for Best Actor Robert De Niro was born in New York City. De Niro's father was of Italian and Irish descent. Robert de Niro is famous for his role as Vito Corleone in The Godfather II and as Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver.

Al Pacino - Born Alfredo James Pacino, Al Pacino was raised in East Harlem, New York City by his Italian parents. He worked as a messenger boy, janitor and postal clerk in order to finance his acting studies. Al Pacino was discovered by Francis Ford Coppola when he played as a heroin addict in 1971's "The Panic in the Needle Park", he played as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" which gave him his first Golden Globe award for Best Actor.

Madonna - Madonna Louise Ciccone was born in Bay City, Michigan. Her parents were of French and Italian descent. Madonna once worked as a waitress at Dunkin Donuts while fronting a rock band called The Breakfast Club. She later fronted a band named Emmy which impressed a record producer and signed up a deal as a pop music artist.

Other notable famous Italian celebrities are: Sophia Loren, Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Asia Argento, Enzo Ferrari, Ruggero Deodato and Al Capone.

World's Famous Italian Celebrities

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