TOP 10 BEST MUST TRY DISHES FROM                  CANDLE-NUT

Candle nut, the world's first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant in Singapore, offers a unique dining experience showcasing the rich flavors and traditions of Peranakan cuisine. Here are top 10 best must-try dishes when you visit Candle-nut:

1. **Buah Keluak Fried Rice**

This signature dish features fried rice infused with the earthy flavours of **buah keluak**, a type of black walnut that is a hallmark of Peranakan cuisine. The dish is often accompanied by a variety of proteins, making it a tasty and filling choice. 

2. **Mum's Chef Chicken Curry** 

A classic dish that pays homage to traditional recipes, this chicken curry is known for its rich, creamy texture, flavored with spices and coconut milk. It reflects the pleasant taste of peranakan's meal cooked at home.

3. **Blue Swimmer Crab Curry**

This dish brings out the sweetness of swimming crab cooked in a savory curry sauce. It is a perfect representation of the value of seafood in Singaporean cuisine.

 4. Wagyu beef satay

** BUAH KELUAK BLACK NUT SAMBAL ** pickles, WAGYU beef delicate skewers are grilled perfectly, providing a delicious mixture of traditional satay. 

5. **Charcoal Smoked Snapper**

Served with green chili relish and tempeh, this dish showcases the restaurant’s emphasis on bold flavors and textures. The smoky aroma brings out the freshness of the fish.

6. **Assam Cheena Soup**

A sour and spicy soup with prawns and mackerel omelette, this dish is refreshing and full of flavour, making it a great appetizer.

7. **Crispy Pork Belly**

Cooked to perfection with crispy skin and served with mustard greens and sambal chinchalok, this dish is a crowd favorite for its rich flavor and satisfying crunch.

8. **Burned Eggplant Salad**

This innovative salad features chicken tenders, fried chicken, tofu and cashews, offering a combination of textures and flavors that surprise and delight.

9. ** Chenodel cream **

For dessert in this corporate dish, there is a coconut cereal cream sprinkled with Gulaka sauce, offering a sweet decoration for your food, which embodies aromas of traditional desserts.

10 **Buah Kerouac Ice Cream**

A unique dessert that mixes Buah Kerouac with rich chocolate and is served with salted caramel sauce and fizzy candy for an exciting textural contrast.

These dishes not only showcase Chef Malcolm Lee's creativity but also celebrate the traditions of Peranakan cuisine through a contemporary interpretation while staying true to its roots. Dining at Candlenut promises an unforgettable culinary journey through Singapore's rich cultural mosaic.