Beyond the Bubble Tea, The Rise of Har Cheong Gai as Singapore’s Beloved Snack
Har Cheong Gai, or prawn paste chicken, has quietly cemented itself as one of Singapore’s most iconic local snacks. This flavorful fried chicken is marinated in fermented shrimp paste (har cheong), garlic, rice wine, and spices—then battered and crisped to golden perfection. Once merely a zi char (Chinese stir-fry style) staple, it has gained fame…