Muah Chee
Seven significations Teochew people
relate to Muah Chee
In the past during the transition between autumn and winter, people were exposed to lawn chaffs, causing them to itch and have skin conditions. In addition, as lawn chaffs are molecular particles which can be easily inhaled, they caused respiratory and serious health problems. Eating Muah Chee helps people to clear their systems, thus it was treated as a medical food during olden days.
During winter season in olden China, villagers suffered from food shortages. To overcome this problem, they experimented with soaked glutinous rice and kneaded it into a dough-like form. They ate the dough in different forms, such as fried, steamed and toasted. Today, we know this traditional Teochew food as “Muah Chee”.
Muah Chee has evolved from a humble sweet snack to a widely loved all-time favourite. Today, one can find interesting Muah Chee related foods such as Caramelised Muah Chee. With such an interesting mix of the traditional and the new, it is assuring that the Muah Chee trend will go on for generations to come.
In the past during the transition between autumn and winter, people were exposed to lawn chaffs, causing them to itch and have skin conditions. In addition, as lawn chaffs are molecular particles which can be easily inhaled, they caused respiratory and serious health problems. Eating Muah Chee helps people to clear their systems, thus it was treated as a medical food during olden days.
Heng Suay Muay
Seven significant ingredients in the porridge
and their health benefits
Anchovies are high in Omega-3 fatty acids and contain good fats and cholesterol, which helps to promote good eye, heart, brain health. Anchovies have significant amounts of protein and a low-calorie count, which makes them ideal for people trying to lose weight. Increased levels of protein helps one to feel satiated, which prevents overeating. Additionally, it suppresses the production of ghrelin (the hunger hormone). Thus, the fish provides one with ample nutrition and health benefits, without
Preserved vegetables are a common side dish in every bland porridge. Though it look plain and unappetising, it contains a lot vitamins, especially vitamin A, which helps to clear the immune system. Most importantly, the high amount of carotene in the preserved vegetables also helps to protect the eyes from degeneration and eye related diseases.
Steamed pork with salted egg is a classic dish in Teochew cookbooks. Pork is rich in protein and fatty acids which provides the body with haemachrome and helps the body to absorb cysteic acid, which aids people who suffer from iron-deficiency anemia. It is a good choice of food for people who have weaker immune systems and is a healthy dish for people of all ages.
Anchovies are high in Omega-3 fatty acids and contain good fats and cholesterol, which helps to promote good eye, heart, brain health. Anchovies have significant amounts of protein and a low-calorie count, which makes them ideal for people trying to lose weight. Increased levels of protein helps one to feel satiated, which prevents overeating. Additionally, it suppresses the production of ghrelin (the hunger hormone). Thus, the fish provides one with ample nutrition and health benefits, without