If you’ve never had frog porridge before, you are in for a treat! This dish is a favourite among locals, is unique to Singapore and usually eaten during supper time. Frog meat is known to have a taste similar to chicken thigh meat; however, a lot of people will tell you it has a texture similar to fresh crab meat; it is softer and more tender.
The taste and flavour may be new for you, but don’t let that stop you - frog porridge is also quite a healthy meal. The meat is super low fat, and rich in vitamin A, potassium, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It is usually prepared with dark soy sauce in traditional claypots, and garnished with chilli, ginger and spring onion. The meat is then served alongside a simple rice congee. Most of the best frog porridge in Singapore is sold in Geylang and Chinatown. Expat Choice brings you the 6 stalls to eat the best frog porridge in Singapore! Image Credit: Foodie_wife322 Instagram
Sin Heng Kee Porridge
This popular stall along Hougang Street is well-known for their wide variety of porridges, with additions such as egg and meatball, fish, sliced abalone, pork and of course, their frog porridge. You have more than 20 options to choose from! The porridge dish served here is a perfect balance of flavour from the ginger and spring onion, paired with the melt-in-your-mouth texture of the frog meat. Image Credit: Alexiussana Instagram
a. 685 Hougang St. 61, #01-150, Singapore 530685
Eminent Frog Porridge
Eminent Frog Porridge really does justice to its name - since it has won the title of the Michelin Bib Gourmand several times already. The first thing you’ll notice is that frog meat pieces served in the porridge are larger than what you’ll find elsewhere, made in generous amounts of sauce, which is however on the saltier side. The porridge is always well-cooked and makes a perfect accompaniment to the frog preparation. Image Credit: Eminent Frog Porridge Facebook Page
a. 323 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389359
e. eminentfrogporridge@yahoo.com.sg
s. https://www.facebook.com/Eminent-Frog-Porridge-209189149244186/
Tiong Shian Porridge
If you’re looking for a truly Singaporean experience of frog porridge, then Tiong Shiang Porridge is the restaurant for you. Decked in typical Cantonese decor, you will find that the porridge is always served steaming-hot in a claypot here. The frog meat is well-cooked, not too mushy, and the porridge is slightly more watery as compared to others. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, you can choose to add a side of braised egg and crispy fried intestines. Trust us, you won’t regret it! Image Credit: Tiong Shian Porridge Facebook Page
a. 265 New Bridge Rd, Singapore 088745
s. www.facebook.com/pages/Tiong-Shian-Porridge-Chinatown-Street/
Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge
The porridge is a thick, starchy concoction which makes a delicious base for the frog meat to go on top of. Like the name suggests, Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge really does offer the freshest frog meat around, which lends the typical sweet flavour to the dish. This is offset by the crunchiness of the spring onion and flavour of the ginger and garlic. What’s interesting is that they offer different versions on their menu: spicy and non-spicy. Image Credit: Crappysotong Instagram
a. 235 Geylang Road, Lor 9 Geylang, Singapore 389294
Hong Chang Frog Porridge and BBQ Fish
Hong Chang Frog Porridge and BBQ Fish has the highest rating on Google and you will learn why when you go there. With their generous portions, affordable price, and serving till very late (1 am), this restaurant will absolutely satisfy your craving for frog porridge. The frogs legs cooked in their trademark spicy sauce with dry chili, ginger, soy sauce and spring onion pair nicely with the porridge. If you want to visit the restaurant for dinner, make sure to go before 6 pm or you’ll have to wait a while to get a table. Image Credit: Happykl19 Instagram
a. 2 Braddell Rd, Singapore 359895
Chang Jiang G1 Claypot Frog Porridge
From this list, you’ll find the most affordable frog porridge at Chang Jiang G1 Claypot Frog Porridge. They serve 3 frogs in a claypot for a total of S$10. And you can throw in the perfect consistency porridge for an extra dollar, that’s it. The service is quick and competent even when it’s crowded. Our suggestion is that you order the dried chilli frog - a crowd favourite! Image Credit: Kklim_zhan_fu Instagram
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