Two weeks ago, my family and I dined at Rue Ee Teochew Fish Pot Restaurant, one of our favorite Chinese restaurants. Rue Ee’s food has never failed to impress us.
We had our Chap Goh Mei CNY dinner at Rue Ee this year and everyone enjoyed each dish very much.
One of the standout features of Rue Ee is their mastery of the Teochew fish pot, a dish that has consistently wowed us with its flavors and ingredients. This delightful hot pot combines an array of delicacies, including fish, fish maw, fish head, yam, tofu, prawns, tomatoes, and Chinese cabbage, all simmering in a super delectable fish broth. What sets this dish apart is the secret ingredient—a fried fish that imparts a mesmerizing aroma and flavor to the soup.
Here are some of the highlights from our dinner:
• Sauteed Ostrich with Ginger and Scallions: This dish showcased the delicate flavors of ostrich meat, skillfully infused with the sharp notes of ginger and the freshness of scallions.
• Teochew Hot Pot: This delightful hot pot combines an array of delicacies, including fish, fish maw, fish head, yam, tofu, prawns, tomatoes, and Chinese cabbage, all simmering in a super delectable fish broth. What sets this dish apart is the secret ingredient—a fried fish that imparts a mesmerizing aroma and flavor to the soup. The hotpot is heated up using charcoal, something that is rarely used in modern restaurants in this day and age.
• Sauteed Mixed Veggies with Fried Walnuts: A delightful medley of vegetables, accentuated by the satisfying crunch of fried walnuts, offered a harmonious balance of textures.
• Fried Rice: A simple yet flavorful dish that served as the perfect canvas for the myriad flavors we were savoring.
• Prawn and Tofu in Sizzling Clay Pot: Succulent prawns, chewy squids, silky tofu, and a savory sauce combined to create a masterpiece. Simple yet delicious and satisfying.
• Braised Pork Knuckles in Clay Pot: Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork knuckles immersed in a rich, flavorful sauce topped with aromatic fried cuttlefish. This is not something that I would eat though but hubby and MIL love this dish.
• Steam Crabs: Fresh crabs steamed to perfection with shredded ginger and a dash of Chinese cooking wine. We have always enjoyed steamed or baked crabs without any other sauces added to retain the natural sweetness and flavors of the crabs.
• Stir-Fried Udon with Prawns: Chewy udon stir-fried with prawns and other ingredients. This dish however is just mediocre.
• Dessert: Teochew Orh Nee (Yam Paste Dessert with Gingko and Pumpkin): A sweet ending to our meal, this traditional Teochew dessert was a delightful blend of creamy yam paste, gingko nuts, and pumpkin, a true homage to Teochew cuisine.
Our Teochew Fish Pot dinner had once again left us eagerly anticipating our next visit to savor the flavors of Rue Ee’s scrumptious dishes and fish hot pot again.