{"id":20941,"date":"2026-05-14T15:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=20941"},"modified":"2026-05-25T17:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:20:25","slug":"fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner","title":{"rendered":"Father&#8217;s Day Recipes to Cook with Dad for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Why_Cooking_with_Dad_on_Fathers_Day_is_the_Most_Underrated_Gift\" >Why Cooking with Dad on Father&#8217;s Day is the Most Underrated Gift?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Fathers_Day_Breakfast_Recipes_Start_the_Day_Right_at_Home\" >Father&#8217;s Day Breakfast Recipes: Start the Day Right at Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#1_Homemade_Kaya_Toast_Set_with_Kopitiam-Style_Soft-Boiled_Eggs\" >1. Homemade Kaya Toast Set with Kopitiam-Style Soft-Boiled Eggs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_kaya\" >For the kaya:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_set\" >For the set:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#2_Nasi_Lemak_with_Homemade_Sambal_and_Crispy_Fried_Chicken\" >2. Nasi Lemak with Homemade Sambal and Crispy Fried Chicken<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-2\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_coconut_rice\" >For the coconut rice:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_sambal\" >For the sambal:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_sides\" >For the sides:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-2\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#3_Roti_Prata_with_Homemade_Dal_Curry\" >3. Roti Prata with Homemade Dal Curry<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-3\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_prata_dough\" >For the prata dough:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_dal_curry\" >For the dal curry:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-3\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#4_Teochew_Porridge_Muay_with_Small_Dishes\" >4. Teochew Porridge (Muay) with Small Dishes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-4\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_porridge\" >For the porridge:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Suggested_small_dishes\" >Suggested small dishes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-4\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#5_Chee_Cheong_Fun_Steamed_Rice_Rolls\" >5. Chee Cheong Fun (Steamed Rice Rolls)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-5\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-5\" >How to make it:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Also_Read_Want_to_Surprise_Father_on_Fathers_Day_Try_These_Fun_Meaningful_Ideas\" >Also Read: Want to Surprise Father on Father\u2019s Day? Try These Fun &amp; Meaningful Ideas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Fathers_Day_Lunch_Recipes_The_Hawker_Centre_Hits_Made_at_Home\" >Father&#8217;s Day Lunch Recipes: The Hawker Centre Hits, Made at Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#1_Hainanese_Chicken_Rice_The_Full_Set\" >1. Hainanese Chicken Rice (The Full Set)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-6\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_chicken\" >For the chicken:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_rice\" >For the rice:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Chilli_sauce_blend_together\" >Chilli sauce (blend together):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Ginger_sauce\" >Ginger sauce:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Dark_soy_dipping_sauce\" >Dark soy dipping sauce:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#To_serve\" >To serve:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-6\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#2_Char_Kway_Teow_Smoky_Stir-Fried_Flat_Noodles\" >2. Char Kway Teow (Smoky Stir-Fried Flat Noodles)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-7\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-7\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#3_Singapore_Laksa\" >3. Singapore Laksa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-8\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Laksa_paste_blend_together\" >Laksa paste (blend together):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#For_the_broth\" >For the broth:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Toppings\" >Toppings:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-8\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#4_Bak_Chor_Mee_Minced_Pork_Noodles\" >4. Bak Chor Mee (Minced Pork Noodles)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-9\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Sauce_per_serving_mix_in_bowl\" >Sauce (per serving, mix in bowl):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-9\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#4_Hokkien_Prawn_Mee\" >4. Hokkien Prawn Mee<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-10\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-10\" >How to make it:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Also_Read_25_Brilliant_Fathers_Day_Cake_Ideas_2026\" >Also Read: 25 Brilliant Father\u2019s Day Cake Ideas 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Fathers_Day_Dinner_Recipes_Pull_Out_All_the_Stops\" >Father&#8217;s Day Dinner Recipes: Pull Out All the Stops<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#1_Singapore_Chilli_Crab_with_Fried_Mantou\" >1. Singapore Chilli Crab with Fried Mantou<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-11\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Chilli_paste_blend_together\" >Chilli paste (blend together):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Sauce\" >Sauce:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-11\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#2_Bak_Kut_Teh_Pork_Rib_Soup\" >2. Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-12\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-12\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#3_Chicken_Satay_with_Peanut_Sauce\" >3. Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-13\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Marinade\" >Marinade:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Peanut_sauce\" >Peanut sauce:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#To_serve-2\" >To serve:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-13\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#4_Claypot_Rice_with_Chicken_and_Lap_Cheong\" >4. Claypot Rice with Chicken and Lap Cheong<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-14\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Chicken_marinade\" >Chicken marinade:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#To_finish\" >To finish:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-14\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#5_Sambal_Stingray_on_Banana_Leaf\" >5. Sambal Stingray on Banana Leaf<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#What_you_need-15\" >What you need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Sambal_rempah_blend_together\" >Sambal rempah (blend together):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Season_paste_with\" >Season paste with:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#How_to_make_it-15\" >How to make it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Make_It_More_Meaningful_The_Add-On_That_Elevates_Everything\" >Make It More Meaningful: The Add-On That Elevates Everything<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Also_Read_Fathers_Day_Preview_Planning_the_Perfect_Celebration\" >Also Read: Father\u2019s Day Preview: Planning the Perfect Celebration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Conclusion_Just_Go_Cook_with_Him\" >Conclusion: Just Go Cook with Him<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Q1_How_can_I_plan_a_Fathers_Day_meal_menu\" >Q1. How can I plan a Father\u2019s Day meal menu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Q2_What_are_easy_Fathers_Day_breakfast_recipes\" >Q2. What are easy Father\u2019s Day breakfast recipes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Q3_What_are_the_best_Fathers_Day_brunch_recipes\" >Q3. What are the best Father\u2019s Day brunch recipes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Q4_What_are_quick_lunch_ideas_for_Fathers_Day\" >Q4. What are quick lunch ideas for Father\u2019s Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Q5_What_are_simple_recipes_for_beginners_on_Fathers_Day\" >Q5. What are simple recipes for beginners on Father\u2019s Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Q6_What_are_healthy_Fathers_Day_recipes\" >Q6. What are healthy Father\u2019s Day recipes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Explore_More_Gifts\" >Explore More Gifts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-91\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-recipes-to-cook-with-dad-for-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner\/#Fathers_Day_Gifts_Fathers_Day_Flowers_Fathers_Day_Plants_Fathers_Day_Hampers_Fathers_Day_Cakes_Personalized_Fathers_Day_Gifts\" >Father&#8217;s Day Gifts | Father&#8217;s Day Flowers | Father&#8217;s Day Plants | Father&#8217;s Day Hampers | Father&#8217;s Day Cakes | Personalized Fathers Day Gifts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Because giving Dad a necktie in 2026 is just not it.<\/p>\n<p>Every Father&#8217;s Day in Singapore follows the same script: Google &#8220;best restaurants,&#8221; make a reservation, sit across from Dad while he insists he&#8217;s &#8220;not hungry&#8221;, then watches him finish everything on the table. You pay $38 for a main and call it love.<\/p>\n<p>This year? We&#8217;re flipping the script.<\/p>\n<p>This Father&#8217;s Day, skip the restaurant. Cook for him. Or better yet, cook with him.<\/p>\n<p>After all, Singapore food is never just food. It&#8217;s how families say, \u201cI see you. Come eat first, talk later.\u201d And these father&#8217;s day recipes are built around that love language, familiar flavours, real effort, and the kind of time together no reservation can replicate.<\/p>\n<p>This guide gives you a full lineup of Singapore-inspired recipes for every meal of the day: breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.<\/p>\n<p>What are you waiting for?<\/p>\n<p>Pick a meal. Get into the kitchen. Make a memory<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cooking_with_Dad_on_Fathers_Day_is_the_Most_Underrated_Gift\"><\/span>Why Cooking with Dad on Father&#8217;s Day is the Most Underrated Gift?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dads in Singapore are famously terrible at receiving gifts. You get him a watch, &#8220;wah, so expensive, shouldn&#8217;t have lah.&#8221; A gadget lives in the box for six months.<\/p>\n<p>But food? He will never say no to food.<\/p>\n<p>More than the meal, it&#8217;s the time. Not rushed, not scripted, not half-distracted by a phone. Cooking together means everyone is present, someone&#8217;s watching the wok, someone&#8217;s tasting the sambal, someone&#8217;s losing an argument about belachan. And in between all of that, you actually talk.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also genuinely funny. Dad burning the garlic and blaming the stove? That&#8217;s a core memory right there.<\/p>\n<p>No restaurant gives you that. A reservation says I remembered. Cooking together says I showed up. That&#8217;s the difference.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1606787946003-9b3677f1eb56?fm=jpg&amp;q=60&amp;w=3000&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8M3x8RGFkJTIwYW5kJTIwa2lkJTIwY29va2luZ3xlbnwwfHwwfHx8MA%3D%3D\" alt=\"man and woman eating on table\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fathers_Day_Breakfast_Recipes_Start_the_Day_Right_at_Home\"><\/span>Father&#8217;s Day Breakfast Recipes: Start the Day Right at Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s something quietly magical about a Singaporean morning. The kopi smell. The sound of toast popping. The specific satisfaction of dipping buttered bread into a barely-cooked egg pooled with soy sauce and white pepper. These father&#8217;s day breakfast recipes are built around that feeling: familiar, comforting, and made with actual love instead of a loyalty card.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Homemade_Kaya_Toast_Set_with_Kopitiam-Style_Soft-Boiled_Eggs\"><\/span>1. Homemade Kaya Toast Set with Kopitiam-Style Soft-Boiled Eggs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The one that will make him emotional. Guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>Kaya toast is Singapore&#8217;s breakfast icon. Your dad has almost certainly eaten hundreds of kaya toast sets in his life. He has never had one where someone made the kaya for him.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_kaya\"><\/span>For the kaya:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">6 eggs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200g caster sugar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">400ml thick coconut milk<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8 fresh pandan leaves, knotted and bruised<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_set\"><\/span>For the set:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8 slices white sandwich bread or Hainanese bread loaf<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Salted butter, sliced cold<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 extra eggs (for soft-boiling)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Light soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Ground white pepper<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Kopi or teh for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Start with the kaya the night before if you can, it needs time to cool and set.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blend pandan leaves with coconut milk and strain well.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Whisk eggs and sugar gently, then stir in the pandan coconut milk.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cook over a double boiler on low heat for 40\u201350 minutes, stirring continuously until thick and glossy.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Let the kaya cool fully before storing or serving.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Toast the bread until crisp and golden, then spread generously with kaya and cold butter slices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Dad Moment: Hand him the first piece. Watch his face. He won&#8217;t say much. That&#8217;s how you know it worked.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1775986501428-5b01b8065674?fm=jpg&amp;q=60&amp;w=3000&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8M3x8S2F5YSUyMHRvYXN0fGVufDB8fDB8fHww\" alt=\"Four grilled sandwiches with cheese and green filling\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Nasi_Lemak_with_Homemade_Sambal_and_Crispy_Fried_Chicken\"><\/span>2. Nasi Lemak with Homemade Sambal and Crispy Fried Chicken<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For the dad who needs a proper meal to function before 9am.<\/p>\n<p>Some dads eat kaya toast for breakfast. Other dads need a plate with three proteins and a pile of rice, or they\u2019re not leaving the house. This is one of the better father\u2019s day healthy recipes for the latter category, and we respect it entirely.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-2\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_coconut_rice\"><\/span>For the coconut rice:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 cups jasmine rice, washed<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">300ml thick coconut milk<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200ml water<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 pandan leaves, knotted<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_sambal\"><\/span>For the sambal:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">15 dried red chilies, soaked in hot water 20 minutes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8 shallots<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp-sized block of belachan (belacan), toasted in a dry pan<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp tamarind paste<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp sugar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Salt to taste<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Oil for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_sides\"><\/span>For the sides:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 chicken pieces, marinated in turmeric, salt, and a pinch of white pepper<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 cup dried anchovies (ikan bilis)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u00bd cup roasted peanuts<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 hard-boiled or fried eggs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 cucumber, sliced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-2\"><\/span><strong>How to make it:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The night before: marinate the chicken, make the sambal, and let everything rest in the fridge. The sambal improves overnight as the flavours deepen.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blend sambal ingredients until smooth, then fry slowly for 15\u201320 minutes until fragrant and the oil separates.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add tamarind, sugar, and salt. Taste until it\u2019s spicy, savoury, and slightly sweet.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cook rice with coconut milk, pandan leaves, water, and salt for about 15 minutes until fluffy and fragrant.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fry chicken at 180\u00b0C for 12\u201315 minutes until deep golden and crispy.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fry anchovies separately until crunchy.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Serve rice with sambal, chicken, peanuts, cucumber, eggs, and anchovies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dad will steal the crispiest ikan bilis before plating. This is normal behaviour.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1666239308347-4292ea2ff777?fm=jpg&amp;q=60&amp;w=3000&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8NHx8TmFzaSUyMExlbWFrfGVufDB8fDB8fHww\" alt=\"a plate of food\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Roti_Prata_with_Homemade_Dal_Curry\"><\/span>3. Roti Prata with Homemade Dal Curry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Saturday morning ritual, elevated.<\/p>\n<p>If your dad grew up eating roti prata for breakfast on weekends, this one is for him. Making prata from scratch requires patience and practice, but that&#8217;s exactly the point.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-3\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_prata_dough\"><\/span>For the prata dough:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 cups plain flour<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp sugar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 egg<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u00be cup warm water<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 tbsp ghee (plus extra for coating and frying)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_dal_curry\"><\/span>For the dal curry:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 cup red lentils, rinsed<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 large onion, diced<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp cumin seeds<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp turmeric<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp curry powder<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A handful of curry leaves<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 can diced tomatoes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">400ml water<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Salt to taste<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Oil for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-3\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mix flour, salt, sugar, egg, and water into a dough, then knead until smooth.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add ghee and knead again until elastic. Rest the dough for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">For the dal, fry cumin seeds, onion, garlic, and curry leaves until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add spices, lentils, tomatoes, and water. Simmer for 25 minutes until thick and creamy.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stretch each dough ball thinly on an oiled surface, then fold into squares.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pan-fry until golden and crispy on both sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The first prata always looks questionable. Dad will still proudly eat it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20946\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-jack-baghel-2199968-20446413-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-jack-baghel-2199968-20446413-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-jack-baghel-2199968-20446413-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-jack-baghel-2199968-20446413-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-jack-baghel-2199968-20446413-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-jack-baghel-2199968-20446413-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-jack-baghel-2199968-20446413-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-jack-baghel-2199968-20446413-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-jack-baghel-2199968-20446413-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Teochew_Porridge_Muay_with_Small_Dishes\"><\/span>4. Teochew Porridge (Muay) with Small Dishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For the dad who says he &#8220;doesn&#8217;t eat much&#8221; and then has four plates.<\/p>\n<p>Father&#8217;s day brunch recipes often skew Western, eggs Benedict, pancakes, and the works. But if your dad is a Teochew uncle (or just a man who knows what&#8217;s good), a proper spread of Teochew porridge with lots of small dishes on the side hits harder than any brunch menu.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-4\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_porridge\"><\/span>For the porridge:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 cup jasmine rice<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8 cups water<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggested_small_dishes\"><\/span>Suggested small dishes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200g fresh fish, sliced thin (cook directly in the hot porridge)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Century egg, quartered<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Salted egg, halved<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Preserved turnip (chai poh), rinsed and briefly saut\u00e9ed with garlic<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stir-fried pork belly with dark soy<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pickled vegetables<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fried tofu with oyster sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Crispy fried shallots, julienned ginger, sesame oil, white pepper for topping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-4\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Simmer rice with water for 30\u201335 minutes until loose and silky.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add more water if needed, the porridge should stay light and smooth.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Prepare the small dishes while the porridge cooks.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pour hot porridge over fresh fish slices to gently cook them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Top with ginger, crispy shallots, sesame oil, and white pepper.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Serve everything family-style so Dad can mix and match.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He\u2019ll say he\u2019s \u201cnot very hungry\u201d before going back for a fourth bowl.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-20947 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fox-58267-32835478-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fox-58267-32835478-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fox-58267-32835478-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fox-58267-32835478-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fox-58267-32835478-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fox-58267-32835478-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fox-58267-32835478-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fox-58267-32835478-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fox-58267-32835478-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Chee_Cheong_Fun_Steamed_Rice_Rolls\"><\/span>5. Chee Cheong Fun (Steamed Rice Rolls)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Deceptively simple. Deeply satisfying.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-5\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 cup rice flour<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp tapioca starch<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp cornflour<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 cups water<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hoisin sauce, sweet soy sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, crispy shallots for serving<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Optional fillings: char siew (BBQ pork), cooked prawns, or you tiao (dough fritters)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-5\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Whisk rice flour, tapioca starch, cornflour, water, salt, and oil into a smooth batter.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lightly oil a tray and pour in a thin layer of batter.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Steam over high heat for 4\u20135 minutes until just set and slightly translucent.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Roll the sheet gently with a spatula and slice into pieces.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Drizzle with hoisin sauce, sweet soy sauce, and sesame oil before topping with shallots and sesame seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dad will absolutely ask for extra sauce. Prepare accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20949\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1.png 488w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-276x300.png 276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: istock<\/em><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read_Want_to_Surprise_Father_on_Fathers_Day_Try_These_Fun_Meaningful_Ideas\"><\/span>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/want-to-surprise-father-on-fathers-day-try-these-fun-meaningful-ideas\">Want to Surprise Father on Father\u2019s Day? Try These Fun &amp; Meaningful Ideas<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fathers_Day_Lunch_Recipes_The_Hawker_Centre_Hits_Made_at_Home\"><\/span>Father&#8217;s Day Lunch Recipes: The Hawker Centre Hits, Made at Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lunch is where Singapore food gets serious. These father&#8217;s day lunch recipes pull directly from hawker centre culture, the kind of food your dad has been eating his whole life, elevated by the fact that you made it for him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hainanese_Chicken_Rice_The_Full_Set\"><\/span>1. Hainanese Chicken Rice (The Full Set)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Singapore&#8217;s national dish deserves its national day.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot have a list of Singapore father&#8217;s day recipes without chicken rice. It is non-negotiable. This recipe does it properly: poached chicken, stock-cooked rice, and all three sauces.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-6\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_chicken\"><\/span>For the chicken:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 whole chicken, approximately 1.5kg<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">6 slices fresh ginger<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 spring onions<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 tbsp sesame oil (for coating after poaching)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_rice\"><\/span>For the rice:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 cups jasmine rice, washed<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp chicken fat or oil skimmed from stock<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">5 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 slices ginger<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2.5 cups reserved chicken stock<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 pandan leaf, knotted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chilli_sauce_blend_together\"><\/span>Chilli sauce (blend together):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">6 fresh red chilies<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp fresh ginger, grated<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp lime juice<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp sugar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Salt to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ginger_sauce\"><\/span>Ginger sauce:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 tbsp freshly grated ginger<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp sesame oil<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u00bc tsp salt<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp chicken stock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dark_soy_dipping_sauce\"><\/span>Dark soy dipping sauce:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 tbsp dark soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp sesame oil<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp sugar, dissolved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_serve\"><\/span>To serve:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sliced cucumber, coriander leaves<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Bowl of hot chicken stock, seasoned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-6\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Rub the chicken with salt and poach gently with ginger and spring onions for 45 minutes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Transfer immediately into ice water for 10 minutes to keep the skin silky.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Brush with sesame oil and set aside.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fry garlic and ginger in chicken fat, then stir in the rice for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cook the rice with chicken stock, pandan leaves, and salt.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blend the chilli sauce and mix the ginger and soy sauces separately.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Chop the chicken and serve with rice, cucumber, soup, and all three sauces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dad will judge the chilli sauce very seriously. Stay calm.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20950\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-yafie-agha-507873364-36852245-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-yafie-agha-507873364-36852245-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-yafie-agha-507873364-36852245-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-yafie-agha-507873364-36852245-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-yafie-agha-507873364-36852245-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-yafie-agha-507873364-36852245-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-yafie-agha-507873364-36852245-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-yafie-agha-507873364-36852245-810x608.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-yafie-agha-507873364-36852245-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Char_Kway_Teow_Smoky_Stir-Fried_Flat_Noodles\"><\/span>2. Char Kway Teow (Smoky Stir-Fried Flat Noodles)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The dish that proves high heat is a love language.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-7\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">400g fresh flat rice noodles (kway teow)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8 large prawns, shelled and deveined<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">100g cockles (optional but highly recommended)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 lap cheong (Chinese sausages), sliced diagonally<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">150g bean sprouts<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 eggs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A handful of Chinese chives (ku chai), cut into 3cm pieces<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp dark soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp light soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp fish sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tsp sambal chilli paste<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-7\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Separate the noodles gently before cooking.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Heat the wok until smoking hot, then fry garlic in oil or lard for 20 seconds.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add prawns and sausage, then toss until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add noodles and sauces, letting them sit untouched for 10\u201315 seconds for proper wok hei.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Push noodles aside, scramble the eggs, then mix everything together.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Toss in cockles, sambal, bean sprouts, and chives right at the end.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Serve immediately while piping hot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dad will stand beside the wok acting like a Michelin judge.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20951\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-undo-kim-2153633398-35063430-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-undo-kim-2153633398-35063430-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-undo-kim-2153633398-35063430-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-undo-kim-2153633398-35063430-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-undo-kim-2153633398-35063430-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-undo-kim-2153633398-35063430-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-undo-kim-2153633398-35063430-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-undo-kim-2153633398-35063430-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-undo-kim-2153633398-35063430-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Singapore_Laksa\"><\/span>3. Singapore Laksa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>28 ingredients. Zero regrets.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-8\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laksa_paste_blend_together\"><\/span>Laksa paste (blend together):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8 dried red chilies, soaked and drained<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 lemongrass stalks, white parts only, sliced<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3cm fresh galangal, chopped<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8 shallots<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">5 garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">6 candlenuts (or macadamia nuts)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tsp belachan (toasted)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp turmeric powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_broth\"><\/span>For the broth:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">600ml thick coconut milk<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">400ml chicken or prawn stock<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fish sauce and salt to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toppings\"><\/span>Toppings:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">300g dried rice vermicelli, soaked then blanched<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">300g fresh prawns, shelled and deveined<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200g fish cake, sliced<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200g tofu puffs, halved<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 cups bean sprouts, blanched<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fresh laksa leaves (daun kesum), sliced thinly<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sambal belachan and calamansi lime for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-8\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blend all laksa paste ingredients until smooth.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fry the paste slowly for 15\u201320 minutes until aromatic and the oil separates.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add coconut milk and stock, then simmer gently.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Season with fish sauce and salt.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add tofu puffs and fish cake first and simmer for 5 minutes, then prawns during the last 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Place noodles and bean sprouts into bowls before ladling over the broth.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Finish with laksa leaves, sambal, and calamansi lime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Someone will sweat while eating this. Ideally Dad.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20952\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-nunzdy-36359896-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-nunzdy-36359896-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-nunzdy-36359896-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-nunzdy-36359896-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-nunzdy-36359896-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-nunzdy-36359896-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-nunzdy-36359896-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-nunzdy-36359896-810x1215.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-nunzdy-36359896-1140x1710.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Bak_Chor_Mee_Minced_Pork_Noodles\"><\/span>4. Bak Chor Mee (Minced Pork Noodles)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The noodle dish with the most devoted fanbase in Singapore, and for good reason.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-9\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">300g mee pok (flat egg noodles) or thin yellow egg noodles<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200g minced pork, seasoned with light soy and white pepper<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">100g pork liver, sliced (optional, omit if Dad&#8217;s not a liver man)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fishballs and pork meatballs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Crispy fried shallots, sliced spring onion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sauce_per_serving_mix_in_bowl\"><\/span>Sauce (per serving, mix in bowl):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp dark soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp light soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 tbsp Chinese black vinegar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp chilli paste<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp sesame oil<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">White pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-9\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Braise mushrooms in dark soy sauce, sugar, and water for 15 minutes until tender.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stir-fry the minced pork until lightly caramelised.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mix the sauce ingredients directly in serving bowls.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blanch noodles for 30\u201345 seconds until springy, then toss immediately in the sauce.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cook liver slices for about 20 seconds, along with fishballs and meatballs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Top noodles with minced pork, mushrooms, shallots, and spring onion.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Serve with hot soup on the side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dad will suddenly become very opinionated about vinegar ratios.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1759923594433-ecd9b435e1cb?fm=jpg&amp;q=60&amp;w=3000&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8Mnx8QmFrJTIwQ2hvciUyME1lZXxlbnwwfHwwfHx8MA%3D%3D\" alt=\"Noodles with meat and green onions in a bowl\" width=\"402\" height=\"273\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hokkien_Prawn_Mee\"><\/span>4. Hokkien Prawn Mee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A tribute to the Hokkien immigrants who gave Singapore one of its greatest noodle dishes.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-10\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">500g fresh prawns, shells on<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200g pork belly, boiled until cooked and sliced thin<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">300g fresh Hokkien yellow noodles<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200g rice vermicelli<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 cups bean sprouts<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 eggs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">5 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp lard or oil<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fish sauce, white pepper to season<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Crispy pork lard for topping (optional)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sambal and calamansi lime to serve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-10\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fry prawn shells until fragrant, then simmer in water for 30 minutes to make the stock.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fry garlic in oil or lard until golden.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add prawns and pork belly, then toss for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add noodles and vermicelli, then pour in the stock gradually over high heat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Scramble eggs into the noodles and mix well.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Toss in bean sprouts and season with fish sauce and white pepper.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Serve with sambal, calamansi lime, and crispy pork lard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dad will insist the crispy lard is \u201cthe best part.\u201d He\u2019s right.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20953\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2.png 495w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: iStock<\/em><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read_25_Brilliant_Fathers_Day_Cake_Ideas_2026\"><\/span>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/25-brilliant-fathers-day-cake-ideas\">25 Brilliant Father\u2019s Day Cake Ideas 2026<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fathers_Day_Dinner_Recipes_Pull_Out_All_the_Stops\"><\/span>Father&#8217;s Day Dinner Recipes: Pull Out All the Stops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These father&#8217;s day dinner recipes are the main event. They take more time, more skill, and more mess, which is exactly why they&#8217;re worth it. Choose one showstopper and do it properly rather than attempting three things simultaneously.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Singapore_Chilli_Crab_with_Fried_Mantou\"><\/span>1. Singapore Chilli Crab with Fried Mantou<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The dish. The icon. The reason crab bibs exist.<\/p>\n<p>If there is one dish that says &#8220;Father&#8217;s Day in Singapore,&#8221; it is chilli crab. It is messy, it is generous, and it requires everyone to roll up their sleeves and commit.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-11\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 whole mud crabs, approximately 1kg each, cleaned and halved (ask your fishmonger to do this)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8 mantou (steamed buns), to be fried just before serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chilli_paste_blend_together\"><\/span>Chilli paste (blend together):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">8 fresh red chilies<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3cm fresh ginger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sauce\"><\/span>Sauce:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">400ml tomato ketchup<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp oyster sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp dark soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp sugar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp rice vinegar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 eggs, beaten<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 4 tbsp water<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 tbsp cooking oil<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u00bd cup water<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Coriander leaves and sliced spring onion to finish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-11\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Deep-fry crab pieces at 180\u00b0C for 3\u20134 minutes until bright red, then set aside.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fry the chilli paste for 8\u201310 minutes until thick, fragrant, and slightly darker in colour.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add ketchup, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Return the crab to the wok and simmer for 8 minutes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stir in beaten eggs slowly to create silky ribbons.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add cornstarch slurry until the sauce turns glossy and thick.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fry mantou until golden and serve immediately for dipping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No one eats chilli crab neatly. Especially not Dad.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20954\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-roman-odintsov-4869436-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-roman-odintsov-4869436-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-roman-odintsov-4869436-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-roman-odintsov-4869436-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-roman-odintsov-4869436-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-roman-odintsov-4869436-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-roman-odintsov-4869436-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-roman-odintsov-4869436-810x1215.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-roman-odintsov-4869436-1140x1710.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bak_Kut_Teh_Pork_Rib_Soup\"><\/span>2. Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The dish that has kept Singapore&#8217;s labourers fed and its families warm for generations.<\/p>\n<p>Bak Kut Teh translates to &#8220;meat bone tea&#8221;, and while there&#8217;s no actual tea in the soup, Singaporeans do traditionally drink Chinese tea alongside it to cut through the richness.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-12\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">800g meaty pork spare ribs, cut into pieces<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 whole garlic bulbs, unpeeled and lightly smashed<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">15g dried dong quai (Angelica root)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">10g wolfberries (goji berries)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 cinnamon sticks<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 star anise<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">20 white peppercorns, cracked (this is a lot, it should be noticeably peppery)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp dark soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp light soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1.5 litres water<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tofu puffs and dried shiitake mushrooms (optional, added in the last 20 minutes)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You tiao (dough fritters) for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-12\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blanch pork ribs first for 5 minutes to keep the broth clean.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Simmer garlic, herbs, spices, and peppercorns in water.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add ribs and cook gently for 60\u201375 minutes until tender.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Season with soy sauces and salt.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add mushrooms and tofu puffs during the last 15\u201320 minutes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Serve hot with rice, you tiao, and chilli soy sauce on the side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dad will quietly finish half the garlic bulbs by himself.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20955\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fernando-hung-1620498161-28996106-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fernando-hung-1620498161-28996106-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fernando-hung-1620498161-28996106-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fernando-hung-1620498161-28996106-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fernando-hung-1620498161-28996106-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fernando-hung-1620498161-28996106-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fernando-hung-1620498161-28996106-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fernando-hung-1620498161-28996106-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-fernando-hung-1620498161-28996106-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Chicken_Satay_with_Peanut_Sauce\"><\/span>3. Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Charcoal-grilled. Aromatic. The smell alone will bring the neighbours over.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-13\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marinade\"><\/span>Marinade:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">700g boneless chicken thigh, cut into 2cm cubes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 lemongrass stalks, white part only, grated<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3cm galangal, grated<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp turmeric powder<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp ground coriander<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp ground cumin<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp sugar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp oil<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peanut_sauce\"><\/span>Peanut sauce:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200g roasted unsalted peanuts, blended to a coarse powder (not paste)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Paste: 4 dried chilies (soaked), 2 lemongrass stalks, 4 shallots, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp belachan<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">200ml coconut milk<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp tamarind paste<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp sugar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Salt to taste<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Oil for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_serve-2\"><\/span>To serve:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cucumber chunks<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sliced red onion quarters<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Ketupat (compressed rice cakes) or cubes of plain rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-13\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Marinate chicken overnight with spices, lemongrass, galangal, and oil.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blend and fry the peanut sauce paste for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add coconut milk, tamarind, sugar, and peanuts, then simmer until thick.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Thread chicken tightly onto soaked skewers.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes for even char.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Serve with peanut sauce, cucumber, onions, and ketupat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dad will claim he\u2019s \u201cjust helping\u201d while eating skewers straight off the grill.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20956\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/r-eris-LuBREV-wIik-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/r-eris-LuBREV-wIik-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/r-eris-LuBREV-wIik-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/r-eris-LuBREV-wIik-unsplash-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/r-eris-LuBREV-wIik-unsplash-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/r-eris-LuBREV-wIik-unsplash-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/r-eris-LuBREV-wIik-unsplash-2048x1155.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/r-eris-LuBREV-wIik-unsplash-810x457.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/r-eris-LuBREV-wIik-unsplash-1140x643.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Claypot_Rice_with_Chicken_and_Lap_Cheong\"><\/span>4. Claypot Rice with Chicken and Lap Cheong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Patience required. Payoff enormous. The crispy bottom is Dad&#8217;s Father&#8217;s Day privilege.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-14\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 cups jasmine rice, washed<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2.5 cups chicken stock<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">400g bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 lap cheong (Chinese sausages), sliced diagonally<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 slices ginger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chicken_marinade\"><\/span>Chicken marinade:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp oyster sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp dark soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp light soy sauce<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp sesame oil<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp cornstarch<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tsp sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_finish\"><\/span>To finish:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp dark soy sauce (drizzled around edges at the end)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp sesame oil<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sliced spring onion, crispy shallots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-14\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Bring rice and stock to a gentle boil in a claypot.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Arrange chicken, mushrooms, lap cheong, and ginger over the rice.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cover tightly and cook on very low heat for 20-25 minutes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Drizzle dark soy sauce around the pot edges and cook another 3-5 minutes for the crispy crust.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Finish with sesame oil, spring onion, and crispy shallots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dad gets the first scoop. That is the rule and it is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20957\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-cleireny-17664413-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-cleireny-17664413-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-cleireny-17664413-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-cleireny-17664413-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-cleireny-17664413-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-cleireny-17664413-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-cleireny-17664413-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-cleireny-17664413-810x1215.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-cleireny-17664413-1140x1710.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sambal_Stingray_on_Banana_Leaf\"><\/span>5. Sambal Stingray on Banana Leaf<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hawker BBQ brought home. One of the most theatrical dishes in Singapore food culture.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need-15\"><\/span>What you need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">600g stingray wing, cleaned (ask fishmonger to skin and clean)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 to 3 banana leaves, softened by waving over a gas flame for a few seconds<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Calamansi halved, sliced cucumber for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sambal_rempah_blend_together\"><\/span>Sambal rempah (blend together):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">12 dried red chilies, soaked and drained<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">6 shallots<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4 garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2cm belachan block, toasted<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 lemongrass stalks, white part<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Season_paste_with\"><\/span>Season paste with:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">1 tbsp tamarind paste<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2 tbsp sugar<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Salt to taste<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3 tbsp oil for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_it-15\"><\/span>How to make it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fry the sambal paste for 15\u201318 minutes until rich, fragrant, and the oil separates.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stir in tamarind, sugar, and salt.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Place stingray on banana leaves and spread sambal generously over the top.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Wrap loosely and grill for about 8 minutes per side.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cook until the banana leaf is lightly charred and the fish flakes easily.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Serve hot with calamansi and cucumber slices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Opening the banana leaf at the table is Dad\u2019s favourite dramatic moment.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20958\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3.png 398w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: iStock<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_It_More_Meaningful_The_Add-On_That_Elevates_Everything\"><\/span>Make It More Meaningful: The Add-On That Elevates Everything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the thing about cooking for Dad: the food is already the gift. But if you want to go one step further, here are a few ways to make the day genuinely memorable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Write it in a card<\/strong>, not a text, an actual card. Find a food memory (the hawker stall he always took you to, his 2am Milo runs) and put it in writing. Dads don&#8217;t always say when something means a lot. But they keep the cards.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Start a recipe book together<\/strong>. Ask Dad to walk you through the dishes he grew up eating, the ones never written down, just made from feel and memory. Document them. What you&#8217;re recording isn&#8217;t a recipe, it&#8217;s family history.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Make it a recurring thing<\/strong>. One Sunday a month. A standing claypot rice session. The specific date matters less than the habit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of this costs nothing but time, which, as it turns out, is exactly what he wants most.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20959\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-csbstudioza-34941860-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-csbstudioza-34941860-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-csbstudioza-34941860-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-csbstudioza-34941860-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-csbstudioza-34941860-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-csbstudioza-34941860-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-csbstudioza-34941860-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-csbstudioza-34941860-810x1215.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-csbstudioza-34941860-1140x1710.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read_Fathers_Day_Preview_Planning_the_Perfect_Celebration\"><\/span>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/fathers-day-preview-planning-the-perfect-celebration\">Father\u2019s Day Preview: Planning the Perfect Celebration<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Just_Go_Cook_with_Him\"><\/span>Conclusion: Just Go Cook with Him<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dad has spent years feeding you. He&#8217;d genuinely love for you to return the favour. He doesn&#8217;t need a grand gesture. He needs you in the kitchen, arguing about whether the laksa needs more belachan, laughing when the prata tears, eating something hot and homemade with no particular agenda.<\/p>\n<p>The food doesn&#8217;t have to be perfect. Perfect food is restaurant food. Slightly imperfect food made by someone who loves you is something else entirely.<\/p>\n<p>So pick easy recipes for father&#8217;s day from this list, call him over, and cook. That&#8217;s it. That&#8217;s the gift.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Father&#8217;s Day. Go feed your dad.<\/p>\n<p>Which dish from this guide are you planning to make first? Drop a comment below, and if you end up making one, tag us. We want to see the claypot rice crispy bottoms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_How_can_I_plan_a_Fathers_Day_meal_menu\"><\/span>Q1. How can I plan a Father\u2019s Day meal menu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Start with Dad\u2019s favourite local dishes, balance lighter meals with one indulgent centrepiece, and mix make-ahead recipes with quick dishes to keep the day stress-free.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_are_easy_Fathers_Day_breakfast_recipes\"><\/span>Q2. What are easy Father\u2019s Day breakfast recipes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, roti prata, and simple nasi lemak platters are easy Father\u2019s Day breakfast recipes that feel comforting and nostalgic in Singapore.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_are_the_best_Fathers_Day_brunch_recipes\"><\/span>Q3. What are the best Father\u2019s Day brunch recipes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The best Father\u2019s Day brunch recipes include Teochew porridge spreads, chee cheong fun, prata with curry, and kopi pairings perfect for relaxed family gatherings.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_are_quick_lunch_ideas_for_Fathers_Day\"><\/span>Q4. What are quick lunch ideas for Father\u2019s Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Chicken rice, char kway teow, laksa, and bak chor mee are quick lunch ideas that deliver comforting hawker-style flavours without spending all day cooking.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_are_simple_recipes_for_beginners_on_Fathers_Day\"><\/span>Q5. What are simple recipes for beginners on Father\u2019s Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Beginner-friendly Father\u2019s Day recipes include chicken rice, kaya toast, porridge, and satay because they use simple techniques while still feeling thoughtful and satisfying.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_What_are_healthy_Fathers_Day_recipes\"><\/span>Q6. What are healthy Father\u2019s Day recipes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Healthy Father\u2019s Day recipes can include Teochew porridge, lighter chicken rice, steamed fish dishes, and vegetable-rich soups that still feel hearty and comforting.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_More_Gifts\"><\/span>Explore More Gifts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fathers_Day_Gifts_Fathers_Day_Flowers_Fathers_Day_Plants_Fathers_Day_Hampers_Fathers_Day_Cakes_Personalized_Fathers_Day_Gifts\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/gifts\/fathers-day\">Father&#8217;s Day Gifts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/flowers\/fathers-day\">Father&#8217;s Day Flowers<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/plants\/fathers-day\">Father&#8217;s Day Plants<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/gift-hampers\/fathers-day\">Father&#8217;s Day Hampers<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/cakes\/fathers-day\">Father&#8217;s Day Cakes<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/personalised-gifts\/fathers-day\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Personalized Fathers Day Gifts<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because giving Dad a necktie in 2026 is just not it. 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