Carrot Cake

The carrot cake, commonly known in Singapore as Chai Tow Kway is a very popular dish in Singapore that can be found in most hawker centers island wide. It is made with radish cake which has been stir-fried with eggs, preserved radish and other seasonings. A popular variation of the dish includes one that is cooked with sweet dark sauce. The dish originated from Guandong, Southern China and is created by the Teowchew people. The carrot cake is available cheaply and conveniently to anyone and can be enjoyed by anyone for any meal, which makes this dish so unique to Singapore. Its popularity among Singaporeans has caused it to be regarded as one of Singapore’s best dish. The dish is enjoyed by Singaporeans of different races and dialect groups. Not only is the dish extremely delicious, it is also easily available to the public as it can be found in almost any hawker center. The Holland Village food center provides one of the best of this dish. However, it is just one of the many places where carrot cake can be found. It also has a wide price range from an affordable two dollars to ten dollar variations from expensive Chinese restaurants. However, the dish’s quality is not to be judged by its price as carrot cake from the simplest hawkers can be of unmatched quality. In conclusion, with a dish that is delicious, affordable and convenient, what more can we ask for?

By: Caleb Lew