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Ssshhh, The Sambal In This Nasi Lemak Is Top Secret

08 Sep 2025

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Every family has secrets. Chef Halipah’s family is no different. Fiercely protective of their heirloom sambal recipe, this family—of chefs—knows how to tantalise Singapore’s taste buds with authentic Malay dishes like Nasi Lemak, Lontong, Mee Soto and more. Afterall, they’ve consistently drawn long queues for the past forty years at Nurul Delights in Bukit Batok West Avenue 4.Embark on a high-stakes culinary mission as your host and award-winning filmmaker Woo Yen Yen attempts to uncover Chef Halipah’s kitchen secrets, which go all the way back to her kampung childhood. What to expect from this plate of dramedy?* The hunt for Chef Halipah’s legendary sambal recipe (will we get it?)* Tips on how to keep a family food business thriving*The secret to picking the perfect coconut milk for that addictive Nasi Lemak rice*A candid look at what it actually takes to run a hawker stall*A fictional narrator reminiscing her nenek’s Nasi Lemak* A sudden unshakeable craving for Malay food. Those who’ve grown up eating Nasi Lemak will find this Eat by Ear episode so spicy, crunchy and creamy that you’ll want to come back for a second helping. 

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