Oh, a Braised Pork Rice stall at Bukit Merah Central Food Centre?
That’s unusual.
Wei Zhuang Braised Pork Rice 味庄猪脚饭 was opened by Mr Heng who transitioned from being a private hire driver to running a food stall with his wife.
You would not find the usual Taiwanese style Lu Rou Fan though, but more of a Hokkien-style of Pork Belly Rice.
Their signature pig trotters and belly are marinated in a family recipe sauce, taking a full day to prepare, resulting in a flavourful savoury dish.
The main dishes include Pork Trotter with rice or noodles ($5.90), Pork Knuckle with rice or noodles ($5.90), Pork Belly with rice or noodles ($5.90), and Pork Knuckle (larger portion sizes) available at $7.50, $9.50, $12, or $18.
Side dishes such as salted vegetables ($2.00), white rice ($0.70), braised egg ($0.80), and vegetables ($0.80) are available to complement your meal.
I had the Pork Belly Rice ($5.90) which was quite satisfying, with sufficiently large, tender, well-seasoned meat that was generously spooned over a bed of fluffy rice.
The pork is slow-cooked until it is almost melt-in-the-mouth and full of flavour, with a slight sweetness that is balanced by the soy-based gravy.
The gelatinous texture might be an acquired taste for some, but is undeniably satisfying if you are into braised dishes.
Thankfully, while slightly oily, the dish avoids becoming overly heavy.
One of the highlights is how the sauce seeps into the short-grained rice, giving each mouthful a moist and slight-salty bite.
The accompanying pickled vegetables provide a necessary contrast, cutting through the richness of the meat with their tangy crunch.
This is comfort food like it is made by a grandmother – sticking to traditional flavours without being overwhelmingly greasy.
Wei Zhuang Braised Pork Rice 味庄猪脚饭
Bukit Merah Central Food Centre #02-32, Blk 163 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 150163
Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm (Mon – Sun)
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