“Sam Lou Hor Fan” 三捞河粉, sometimes spelled as “San Lao Horfun”, is a very popular Singaporean dish of Chinese Cantonese roots. Here’s the secret recipe to help you recreate it at home with fresh ingredients!
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If you do see these bright green and deliciously juicy garlic scapes in the market, grab them with both hands! While most people use them as a green alternative to the more pungent garlic bulb, this Chinese recipe that pairs…
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