Singapore: Fermented Rice Drink & Bao Making in a Local Home｜Singapore

Escape the tourist crowds and experience Singapore through homemade food and cultural exchange. Your host will welcome you into a local home and introduce you to two traditional Chinese fermentation techniques: homemade sweet fermented rice drink and yeast dough making.

Start by preparing bao dough from scratch using flour, yeast, and water. While the dough rises naturally in Singapore’s tropical climate, learn the traditional process of making Chinese sweet fermented rice drink, including rice preparation, fermentation culture, and the role of yeast in Chinese home cooking traditions.

Next, return to the kitchen to shape and fill your bao using prepared fillings and traditional folding methods.

After steaming, sit down together to enjoy Chinese traditional sweet fermented rice drink and your handmade buns in a relaxed family-style setting. Learn to use chopsticks. During tea time, your host will share stories about Chinese family traditions, local Singapore culture, festive foods, and everyday life.