Ingredient appreciation — what makes Roti Prata special

What sets Roti Prata apart is the handling of sambal belacan paste. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the fragrant and layered result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. The a Michelin-starred hawker stall atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had teh tarik pulled tea as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Roti Prata is the place to start.