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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 45 MIN

Frederick Puah – British Hainan & Hainanese Food Stories | Chronicles of Old Singapore

from Chronicles of Old Singapore · host Loh Kah Seng

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Accidental restauranteur Frederick Puah recounts the unexpected beginnings of British Hainan – in his love for vintage items. He also relates the origins stories of Hainanese pork chop and laksa, as well as cooking two other signature Hainanese dishes – mutton soup and beef noodles. Whether you agree with Frederick or have heard alternative stories, drop us a note!00:00 The Real Story of British Hainan06:37 Vintage Collection11:17 Hainanese Pork Chop19:14 My Laksa Theory28:42 Mutton Soup & TCM34:10 Beef Noodles39:06 Secret Recipe for Oxtail StewBritish Hainan: https://british-hainan.com/ Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. This is Dr Loh KS, the people’s historian, and I speak to people on their memories of Singapore before it became a global city. Do like the video and subscribe for future episodes. This will help the channel a lot.Write to [email protected] if you have any of these stories:• Old places or kampongs.• Communities – their way of life & culture.• Childhood & schools.• Work or business.YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ChroniclesOldSG Spotify | https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loh-ks Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/61551786759344 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/ChroniclesofOldSingapore

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