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As Singapore’s culinary landscape evolves, so do its immigrant communities. The narrative highlights the rise of Korean cuisine in Telok Ayer, where local adaptations of dishes like kimchi stew illustrate the blending of authentic flavors with local tastes. The comparison between traditional and locally tuned recipes exemplifies how immigrant food adapts to new environments while retaining its roots.
Chef Ivan Brem’s concept of Crossroads Cooking underscores this evolution, emphasizing that many dishes are hybridized products of global migration and intercultural exchanges. His dish, inspired by Brazilian, African, Portuguese, and Southeast Asian influences, epitomizes the interconnected history written into our plates.