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The exploration of dishes such as Chaifuyi, a meat wrap from the Hokkiens, reveals how simplicity and practicality dominated early immigrant diets. Created by resourceful women, these foods were nutritious, portable, and economical—traits that continue to influence Singaporean comfort food. An example is the Sweet Potato Rice Cake, once a staple replacement during times of rice scarcity, now a rare delicacy only found in select eateries.