Kedai Kue Kue is best known for its Indonesian delicacies. It's been around in Singapore for quite sometime now but I've never purchased anything from their shelves because unlike Bengawan Solo, their shops are not easy to come by.
Anyway, JJ kept on raving about their 'Soto Betawi'. I was surprised at first because I thought they only sell cakes and cookies. So, she dragged me to Bugis Junction's basement to convince me that the shop has actually transformed itself into a cafe that sells hot meals!
Soto Betawi - $4.90
Typically, the 'Soto Ayam' that most Singaporeans are familiar with is a kind of spicy and aromatic broth which contains chicken meat and you normally eat it with lontong (rice cake) but if you prefer to put noodle instead of lontong, it would then be called 'Mee Soto'. As for the Soto Betawi you see here, they used beef instead of chicken. The broth is slightly thicker too. When I ordered this dish, they asked me if I wanted to have it with rice or just to add glass noodle into the broth. I chose the latter because I wanted to keep it light. My carbo intake had reached its peak for that day!
This was what accompanied the Soto Betawi. I was supposed to top my Soto with 'emping belinjo' (paddy oat crackers) for that bit of crunchiness (their own version of croutons). Squeezed in a bit of lime for that bit of tanginess and of course, don't forget the sambal for that spicy kick! To me, this is an amazing dish because the sweetness of the beef and the spiciness of the broth bring out a great taste. This is easily added to my list of favourite dishes!
Nasi Uduk - $5.00 (comes with a choice of drink - iced tea / coffee/ tea)
I don't know what came over me on that day to actually order this "mega-meal" for Baby S. Food-induced stupidity perhaps? Obviously, this is NOT her everyday portion. Anyway, if you're on a shoestring budget and you're as hungry as a flesh-eating zombie, try not to burn your cash on upsized fast-food meals. Have this set meal instead. I'll try and name all of the items (as specific as possible) on the plate starting with the item that's nearest to the fork and spoon and then working clockwise to the rest of them:
- 'crispies' - or whatever they're called (I 'm not too sure how they're prepared at KKK but I do know for a fact that it's achieved by deepfrying an item, eg:fish, prawn or any seafood or vegetable that is coated with batter. When the item is cooked, sometimes there will be bits and pieces of the batter left in the pan. These are the 'crispies'.).
- kacang ikan bilis (fried peanuts and anchovies mixed with chilli paste)
- egg omelette
- emping belinjo
- begedil (potato pattie)
- sambal
- rice (most likely to be infused with coconut milk)
Trust me, it's very filling and it comes with a drink. Tastewise - hmm, not that bad either. Depends on how hungry you are but I have to say this, the sambal is a KILLER (in a good way, that is)!
Anyway, many thanks to JJ for dragging me to the basement of Bugis Junction!
Kedai Kue Kue
Bugis Junction
230 Victoria Street
#B1-K22
Singapore 188024
Tel: (65) 6338 6821
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