Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm (农光行鳄鱼场) @ Neo Tiew Crescent (Kranji)

Earlier this month, I have the privilege to join the Singapore Chefs Association to visit to Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm (农光行鳄鱼场) at Neo Tiew Crescent, Kranji I felt like a kid going on an excursion again. The farm covers an area of around 12 football fields and breed around 14000 saltwater crocodiles.

Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm is the only crocodile farm in Singapore and comes with a full suite faculty for the full life cycle of the lifespan. The farm has its own breeding pond, incubator, pens, slaughter house, tannery and R&D.

Above is one of the breeding ponds at Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm. After mating, the female crocodile will swim to the pens around the circumference of the pond to lay the eggs.

This is the nest of the crocodile with the female crocodile will laid their eggs. Each laid is about 60 eggs.

This is my first time I seen the inside of the egg. It has a huge egg yolk and it is rather rubbery inside.

Actually when the female crocodiles laid their eggs, the staff will collect them from the pen and bring it to the incubator. The temperature controlled incubator will allow the eggs to be developed and hatched into little baby crocodile in a safe environment that is sheltered from being prey in the natural environment and weather.

One purpose of crocodile farming is the skin which is used for making handbags and wallets.

Many of you may not know that crocodile meat is actually quite palatable if you know how to prepare it. In addition, it is low fat, low cholesterol and high protein. After the tour around the farm, we were treated to crocodile feast such as Crocodile Satay, Crocodile Meat Patty and Crocodile Spare Ribs.

I would like to extend my appreciation to Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm, The Seafood Company, Singapore Chefs Association and Tony Tee for the opportunity to learn more about crocodile farming in Singapore.


Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm
321 Neo Tiew Crescent
Singapore 718914

Truly Curry Rice (真咖喱饭) @ Telok Blangah Drive Food Centre

I am back at Truly Curry Rice once again since my last visit. This time with a few more foodie friends to check out their newly introduced breakfast Stewed Pork Beehoon Set. It is great to see the two young hawkers, Joel and Deniece still carries that fire and passion in them.

Stewed Pork Bee Hoon 4.2/5

The Stewed Pork Bee Hoon ($1) is definitely value for money. The plate of white bee hoon may look kind of plain but it is really well cooked. It was not oily and the texture still retained the springiness in it. For a dollar, I think the flavours were there. If I am picky, the stewed pork and fried shallots flavours can be richer.

Chap Chye 4.2/5

If you find having the stewed pork bee hoon alone is boring, Truly Curry Rice offers the Stewed Pork Bee Hoon Set ($2) that comes with a selection of two sides.

Bitter Gourd 4/5

For a selection of vegetables, there are the Chap Chye, Bitter Gourd, Sambal Brinjal and Sambal Long Beans. I enjoyed the Chap Chye which is cooked to a delectable softness and sweetness.

Sambal Brinjal 4/5

Sambal Long Bean 4/5

A worthy mention is the different chilli prepared from scratch at the stall. If you like spicy stuff, then the sambal brinjal and long beans are a good choice cooked to a nice crunch.

Stir Fried Potato 4.2/5

Something new on the array of selections is the Stir Fried Potato. This home cooked dish is simple but yet so comforting.

Sambal Squid 3.5/5

The Sambal Squid unfortunately was a tad tough and overcooked during my visit. However the chilli spiciness has a real kick to it.

Braised Pork Belly 3/5

Pork Chop 4/5

For meat, there are the Braised Pork Belly and Pork Chop. The braised pork belly is tender and melted in the mouth. However it is pale in flavour. On the other hand, the pork chop was deep fried to a nice crisp and succulent.

I am glad that after more than a year, the two young hawkers has continued to work hard, starting the day at 1am painstakingly preparing the food from scratch and serving it to their customer in an affordable price.


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Truly Curry Rice
Telok Blangah Drive Food Centre
79 Telok Blangah Drive
#01-29
Singapore 100079
Nearest MRT: Telok Blangah (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 630am - 3pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Telok Blangah MRT station. Take Exit A. Take the overhead bridge to the other side of the road. Cut across block 45 to Telok Blangah Drive. At Telok Blangah Drive, turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]