Singapore is a very different place than the other countries in which we've travelled. In short, there are no chickens walking around the streets of Singapore. If they were, they and their owners might be caned for the offense.
The picture above is of our friends who live in Singapore enjoying a local delicacy known as Chicken Rice. You'll never guess what's in it... chicken and rice (and probably a cup or two of MSG). The secret is in cooking the rice in the chicken fat and oil.
This picture is of our friends with Terrence, the owner of a stall at the Hawker Center where we had the Chicken Rice, as well as Chili Stingray, Fried Rice, and some big Tiger beers. The Hawker is where locals in Singapore go to grab a quick meal, particularly late at night. It's basically an outdoor food court without a mall around it. There are close to a hundred individual stalls selling every kind of food you can imagine. Terrence has become our friends' favorite vendor, and he knows their regular order without even having to ask.
This last picture is of meaty goodness that we're bringing home to share. This shop basically grills and sells squares of pressed meat with chilis and sauce soaked in. It's like thick bacon made out of every kind of meat you can imagine, including chicken! We bought a couple vacuum-sealed boxes, but you'll have to come to Nashville soon if you want any; it won't last long.
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