Singapore Fried White Carrot Cake | Hawker Street Food

A Hawker stall that serves delicious freshly cooked Chye Tow Kweh (white carrot cake) for 40 over years in Singapore.
The boss is meticulous and skillful with each huge pan of fried carrot cake he cooks
Even though it is known as carrot cake here, it is made up of a white cake which is mostly rice flour and radish.
One of our favorite local hawker food, it is savory dish eaten mostly as breakfast or a supper snack.
He Zhong Carrot Cake
Address
Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre #02-185

[@chelxpandapolar]

This guy is the 2nd generation boss. His dad was the first to cook this delicious food many years ago. We always have to wait for a long time for this. But it’s worth the wait. And it can be eaten as breakfast, lunch, dinner or supper! It’s really good! Savory goodness!

[@vanessawkks]

Is this the stall originally at Eminent Plaza?

[@itslow_motime1863]

That's my grandpa btw hahaha

[@vanessawkks]

@@itslow_motime1863 is his stall at Eminent Plaza previously?

[@justicedemocrat9357]

Does it taste like carrots?

[@abigailchan515]

@@justicedemocrat9357 turnip cake doesn't taste like carrot at all, more like plain rice cake, super soft and filling

[@rebshannonling]

To those curious as to how it tastes, its salty, floury, eggy and super fragrant with soy, garlic and 'wok hey' or charred flavour (depending on the artistry of the chef). Fried carrot cake here in Singapore comes in two variants: black (dark soy with a more intense wok hei) and white (light soy with more of an eggy flavour). Yes, the carrot part of the dish is actually radish because in mandarin Chinese radish is called 'white carrot'. You're welcome.

[@pop4128]

wok hay? uncle roger must've like them!

[@eddieho4883]

Where is the place i want to try.!!!

[@fantasytky28]

@@pop4128 sorry but uncle roger gonna get disappointed by this. There is almost no wok hey here. compared to the one he used to

[@AntTonyLOLKID]

To clearup why there isnt any carrots; It is actually asian radish or daikon. In many asian languages, they are called "white carrots" because it looks like a oversized white carrot Edit: why it's called cake: most likely be because it was simplier to use the properties of cake being a made from a batter, rather than making a new name for each type of Asian snack.

[@mohammedsami6907]

But is it a cake? It looks savory

[@TheBambi507]

@@mohammedsami6907 yup its savory. The fried layer outside is crunchy, but is soft inside kinda like a potatoe texture. you can dip it in a soy sauce for more flavour.

[@pkoceres]

Thanks for explaining this! :)

[@litrallynotmebruh9531]

@@mohammedsami6907 sometimes “cake” here just means something that’s made from a batter and a lot of time it’s savory

[@maximumeffort5877]

But where’s the cream cheese frosting

[@steelswarfs]

I am SUPER impressed with this man’s egg cracking skills.

[@tiffanyscott4101]

But he deffin accidentally has small pieces of shells

[@desireeh6491]

As a Singaporean who has fried carrot cake for breakfast, 99% of these sellers crack their eggs perfectly with no traces of egg shells. They've been in this trade for many decades, passed down from generations

[@mistybarquet6141]

@@tiffanyscott4101 for realz you seen a shell? I didn't?

[@RSXYYYY]

@@mistybarquet6141 i saw one TINY spec that mightve not even been shell so, even if theres such a small piece who cares. the rest of us crack one egg and have a piece of shell😂

[@fransiskadeviany3638]

I can do that, its not hard.

[@emptyangel]

Damn you can really tell he's been doing this for years from how he positions things in the pan.

[@jahjoeka]

@@lachef_dicasa.6419 fuck u. Pay me.

[@lolvks]

'Years' doesn't really do it justice... He's probably been cooking this 1 single dish for DECADES.

[@koujin4406]

@@lolvks decades doesnt really do it justice. Hes probably cooking this 1 single dish for centuries, more like millennium, or even a light year.

[@turboperformance1913]

Oil add oil

[@charlie-ot5ug]

@@turboperformance1913 oil makes everything taste better

[@zoolio]

DISCLAIMER: No carrots were harmed in the making of this carrot cake.

[@benzaid0319]

Nice

[@balasmj]

I do not carrot all 😄😄😄

[@aleron844]

@@balasmj holy crap nice word play

[@littleboss2006]

ii Peko

[@AWDYDOOD]

a close relative, the radish, was definitely harmed

[@anubisgodess2353]

It's so odd every time I see carrot cake I think of the desert but to think there's actually an actual Savory flavors version to it. It seems to be a favorite between the bacons😋

[@darrelsam419]

This dish is made from radish, instead of carrots (in Chinese, we call radish "bai lo bo", white carrot), which is why the dish is savory. There are sweet versions of this dish too, I think? I have seen them but never tried them.

[@YouDonkeyfu]

yup likewise, the carrot cake that i knew of was this version and when someone show me a dessert, i wonder wtf?

[@YouDonkeyfu]

@@darrelsam419 Sweet version is the regular + black sweet sauce.

[@RonLarhz]

In Chinese,raddish is called white carrot. Hence carrot cake for direct translation.

[@darrelsam419]

@@YouDonkeyfu Ooh. Thank you. ^^

[@monkehm]

I like how he puts the scrap bits on the button of the plates, he's definitely not being stingy with servings.

[@funplay6447]

The scrap bits are the best part. Crunchy as heck

[@sitiuswatun1190]

Is it halal though? It looked like it doesn't use any meat or anything like that, but I always afraid to try Chinese foods.. Since they mostly use lard in their cooking.. Chinese foods are always exciting and make me drool every time I watch them, but the ingredients prevented me to try em..

[@DarkAngellean]

@@sitiuswatun1190 maybe? Depends on which stores you go to I think. Some stores has the Halal logo on it. While carrot cake doesnt have any meat in it, the sauce or oil may not be halal certified. (Oyster sauce for Black Carrot Cake)

[@eplasia5936]

God bless the old man he's a master

[@Piggypuggy]

i just went to chat the store owner today.. told them there's already 317K views.. he was shocked.. REALLY AH??!!! 🤣

[@pop4128]

awwwwwww thats cute, tell him that we like him!

[@miazawaamoorea282]

Now it's 777k

[@Barry_Macaque]

Sure

[@Joseph6798-t6p]

@@Barry_Macaque Diam diam

[@christinemorris.v.80]

Already reach 1M views...January 2021😁😁

[@weekdaycycling]

It's one of my favorite dishes. In Thai, we call it Radish Cake. It can be found in most street food stalls in Thailand. Usually comes with other menus, such as the oyster omelet. This looks so different than our receipt.

[@rachelnatalieg]

you dont know how much i missed singapore just by looking at your videos... i hope to visit soon after these pandemic! 😭

[@elimzha3801]

OMG same😭

[@Aaron-or7bs]

you know the food is good when it's cooked by an old uncle.

[@NazriB]

If i was him, i would restrict my movements during cooking to conserve energy

[@cookeeee1962]

He is only 32yo , this work eats away at you.

[@jenniferfink1303]

I looked this up and it looks and sounds yummy. Thank you for sharing. I kept thinking of the desert not meal. Awesome. This is what I found online so I thought I would share. Flat lay of a plate of white fried carrot cake. ... Instead, the core ingredients of the cake are rice flour and white radish, which some call white carrot. The mixture is steamed, then cut into cubes and fried with garlic, eggs and preserved radish called 'chai poh'.

[@alnsubuga]

I love carrot cake! My friends made sure I ate this (and many other delicious dishes) when I visited Singapore a few years ago. I can’t wait to go back and eat some more 😋

[@ceroy_ak]

It's super nice to know people behind this channel are supporting Local Vendors a lot by showcasing their skills and foods

[@klolette4466]

Ohhh I visited Singapore two years ago and that fried carrot cake was so delicious. Wish I could go back soon :(

[@RayMak]

There a really good tool to cut those cakes

[@crankypest2617]

I cannot express how good this really looks.

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

I can't express how much tastier it is compared to its looks

[@FoxPonyShift2013]

I think of my late grandpa when I eat or make carrot cake, but this is next level.

[@melissahoward8038]

I thought I had seen what carrot cake was. But after watching this video I know now there are different types of carrot cake. Very informative

[@annecorey607]

I love all this foods from Singapore I missing out on this beautiful foods. I love any of the very beautiful stalls and foods as well thank you for sharing your beautiful foods spices and not spicy thank you for sharing Bless to you all thanks

[@sarahskellington7845]

That looks delicious. I never had it before

[@luvvsoph]

same

[@hiru836]

You can already tell the food already look taste good when the cook is an old couple❤

[@SuperBC1975]

Fried carrot cake? Yes please. This look soooo yummy!

[@jermainewong9288]

@@lachef_dicasa.6419 stop advertising your video here! If you continue to do so, I’ll report you and your comments and KZbin channel will be taken down. If you do not delete this comments by 25 November 2020, I’ll report you.

[@LemoNanora]

@@jermainewong9288 No need to wait, just report instantly

[@desii8235]

Indeed

[@moew_mongruwu]

That is not real carrot cake's cooks way -_-THIS IS HELL

[@GeorgiaAndrea]

@@jermainewong9288 geez, calm down.

[@Scrubtv-si9sp]

So nice of them to advertise the stat bonus at 0:11

[@usernamesbacon7977]

Our cai chao kueh is amazing in Singapore. *I can't express how much I love it in words*

[@EatAwayTV]

He Zhong is the best carrot cake, only the white version here but that's good by itself!

[@mimi1568]

If you don't mind my asking, could you tell me what's in that. The only thing I recognized is eggs. It does look good, though.

[@EatAwayTV]

@@mimi1568 sure, carrot cake is actually a bit of a misnomer as it's made with no carrots. It's a mixture of pickled radish and turnips steamed with rice flour mixture, cubed up and fried with shrimps eggs and scallion. 😄

[@mimi1568]

@@EatAwayTV First off, thank you! I was totally baffled by the texture of the big white block. It kind of looked like tofu but mashed down resembled potatoes. I was truly mystified! Second, it not only looks tasty but sounds it, too. Thanks, for clearing things up.🙂

[@EatAwayTV]

@@mimi1568 the pleasure's mine :)

[@unkertech]

@@EatAwayTV This version is plain. I don't see any shrimps nor scallions. I have only ever eaten the dark version. I would assume this one is a bit bland.

[@VocaloidWangYao]

Oh man, this is one of my favorites! I wish I could eat some right now...🤤

[@jimcanary4184]

If he really skilled he no need use rge metal wire to cut the carrot cake.. just need 2 the metal ladle..

[@serenelee3559]

I am watching this past midnight...makes me hungry...

[@AutumnButterfly]

After reading the description, I know I need this food in my life.

[@missycitty9478]

So happy you explained because, as an American, I cannot lie, I was a bit confused. 😊 Thank you!

[@Uniongamers]

I like how he keeps everything so clean! Makes a change from some of the ratty fast food places we have in the UK.

[@GarryChenYT]

Because in Singapore there's regular inspection and then each establishment will be graded. The stalls that didn't meet the mark will be suspended from operating.

[@Ryan-du4kx]

@@GarryChenYT There´s regular inspection in all restaurants, especially England. It´s food and safety basics. This guy is just a moaner

[@emeyers5984]

To answer any misconceptions...the white ingredient that was chopped up is daikon, which is a type of radish, which they call white carrots. The “cake” is basically radish and eggs.

[@nancyyu7]

Not really, the white thing is radish /white carrot n flour (mix them w water n put to steam). So essentially it is a cake but in savoury form n fried with egg.

[@emeyers5984]

@@nancyyu7 That’s basically what I stated.

[@kyliebug5323]

This made me so hungry that I had to make a snack to finish watching it lol!

[@ScarletStars13]

I expected a literal carrot cake to just be plopped on the grill to be pan fried and that was not what I was expecting. Looks like an omelet with mystery ingredients to me lol

[@farazali2516]

Its tofu blocks and then he adds fried carrots in the middle and some spices and finally eggs

[@lols486]

@@farazali2516 nope not tofu blocks! They’re radish! Or known as white carrot in some translations, hence the name of “carrot cake”😊👍🏻

[@daniellxnder]

"How many eggs do you want to put in there?" "Yes" omg this is my dream food especially with the sambal and large portion oAo

[@roccodurazza7782]

I’ve been trying to describe this to my wife for years. Can’t believe I found this video!

[@paulinelim4229]

This is stall has really tasty 😋 fried carrots cake. I always have it whenever I am at Bukit Timah Hawker centre

[@s._3560]

This hawker seems to be a very organised and careful cook. 👍 Clean stall too. Will try his food one day.

[@mariasetticase3171]

I like when you explain what everything is, what was the white cubes, and I didnt see any carrots in it

[@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110]

The white cube are actually made out radish Which looks like a carrot to us Chinese people in Singapore Which why are call carrot cake But its not really a cake Its just fried egg with radish cubes in it I am Singaporean by way

[@Fizzypop21]

@@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110 thank you I was so confused on carrot cake I thought it was going to be like just a cake and then just batter up and then just fry it

[@rubydue]

@@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110 Thank you for that explanation, I was wondering too.

[@randomjean]

i think it should be noted that the radish is mixed with flour. in fact, the flour proportion nowadays are usually higher than the radish itself. occasionally some shops would have a bit of shredded carrots in it and you could see the orange strips when up close

[@mack5498]

randomjean i’d say it’s because of cost, its cheaper if course to use more flour than radish but it also effects the way the cake it self because it would be more dense and less enjoyable to eat. Take note also these days the carrot cake hawker are more likely to use factory made radish cake than making it themselves

[@fishygal53]

If you go to Asia, this is what fried carrot cake looks like. It is not a wrong translation. When it is safe again and the borders open up, travel to experience different cuisine which u see on youtube - not just watch it and pass ignorant comments.

[@bishan2281]

He knows exactly when to flip the carrot cake. Delicious.❣️❣️❣️

[@tellmewhy]

One of my favourite stalls since childhood. Always eat it after school. When I first ate it it was the grandfather cooking. Now they have two stalls manned by the grandkids alr... Thank you for uploading. A lot of good memories flooded back to me :-)

[@Tiffssweetspot]

She is so cute! Her facial expressions are the best!

[@djayyoda]

Wah Lau look so good make me so hungry ahhhhh

[@fallwitch]

Watching this man cook is vert meditative and relaxing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jennifer_MB]

I really appreciate all the information in the description! I've never seen carrot cake this way and I like learning new things about food. 👍

[@Scrubtv-si9sp]

What a spammer

[@Jennifer_MB]

@@Scrubtv-si9sp Are you? What a shame!

[@Scrubtv-si9sp]

What an original joke. Albeit. The spammers message deleted their message

[@Jennifer_MB]

@@Scrubtv-si9sp What a nice message, cool story.

[@Scrubtv-si9sp]

There was literally a spammer. My original message was meant for them. I can even bother to name their channel.

[@k125476]

第一次看到這做法，還以為是蛋炒飯! 在台灣，菜頭粿（蘿蔔糕）都是切成一塊塊煎來吃的!

[@josie-kuo]

各地吃法不同！台灣也可以煮湯！

[@carolliao7637]

第一次看到碎裂再重組的菜頭粿，下次在家自己試做看看！

[@acitstarboink88]

So satisfying watching how he cooked cleanly.

[@cranekyle4079]

I always look forward to your videos, and that camera quality is amazing

[@hariszaid1124]

How the heaven can i smell it....even though i only watch the video....

[@dyahkartikasari3314]

my favorite morning breakfast when i was in singapore😋

[@ernestinehannon3383]

I totally love her expression when she nods the food is good, so cute!!!

[@SaitamaAbyssia]

that legendary expression..

[@staceyk.210]

This was amazing to watch!! A cake that is made on a hot woton pan and not baked in a oven is phenomenal!! Great Video 🔥 Thanks for Sharing 🤗

[@missytootz9025]

This stall fried carrot cake really very nice.. one of my must order whenever i go there for dinner.

[@Hailram12]

His egg breaking style is perfect

[@videoinbali]

Wowww so yummy white carrot cake. Stay connect my friend

[@mauriciomarianocarneiro]

A carrot cake, with no carrot. Interesting!

[@petersanders8698]

@@lachef_dicasa.6419 Don't plug you're channel, on someone else's ,Man...muy fea!

[@jahjoeka]

Not interesting just misnamed!

[@MarwinKellers]

In Germany we make Cheesecake with Quark, which is more like yogurt with cream than any type of cheese, but I guess that's still closer than carrot cake without carrots.

[@se-gj2me]

there is, the white radish is mashed up and mixed with flour to make the cake.

[@farazali2516]

Actually the stuff which he added in middle was fried garlic and carrots

[@El-ip1fj]

Y'all dark carrot cake w soy sauce is my drug. Literally crave it everytime I go out for supper

[@freon22]

This is one of my favorite places to get carrot cake. My other favorite was in Toa Payoh.

[@G0oner]

This is one of the first foods I must eat when I visit, I love it

[@sandoga]

Man I miss Singapore!! First thing as soon as the world decides to calm down a bit, I’m heading straight there!

[@bye30915]

bukit timah hawker centre? this stall is a must try for carrot cake lovers haha

[@OfficerPak]

If you had a chance to visit an Asian country just to taste food, where would you go or recommend?

[@DancingBacons]

Taiwan is a great place with a lot of street food!

[@diamondgamingp5737]

Singapore is a country that mostly focuses on street food too, but they dont sell it on streets but in hawker centres, there are of course restaurants that also sell this kind of food, like hokkien prawn noodles, char kuey teow, carrot cake, porridge, these are some things u can find here

[@diamondgamingp5737]

And there are also stuff other than street food, I am Singaporean.

[@kamadomonjiro9323]

I would say India 😁

[@MsHantubelau]

Thats a though question

[@minifoodyummy8649]

Oh... Look​ at​ those egg​ and​ his technique.... I​ love​ to​ try​ one.​🤤

[@blueelephantthailandtours8860]

Yum yum food in Singapore. Wow !!

[@TrungLe-fe7xo]

These are heavenly. I tried a few of them in Singapore and can’t get enough. Still trying to find one place to film in Vietnam for my channel lol

[@zaraak323i]

That looks sooooo good! I hope I can make it to Singapore someday.

[@krisnaninani791]

Fried carrot cake yummy .This is my favourite . ❤️❤️

[@hellasweetjeffbro9825]

The savory carrot cake looks so good, I’m very used to the dessert.

[@Trex3n20]

That’s not a dessert

[@CybexHomeChannelHastyAndTasty]

wow so nice thank you sharing this amazing video.

[@TaraWilson1010]

Thinking of you, my friends!! Thank you for another video!! Keep well!! Sending 🥰 from Baton Rouge!! 💙💙

[@unevenhook]

One of the few that still make their own carrot cake from scratch. Most stalls just buy premade ones.

[@lindasavage6157]

My favorite channel of all KZbin 💕 an my favorite couple Thank u for sharing with us 💕

[@shastri10k77]

Reminds me of my childhood in muar. We use to go "makan" this every Thursday after me and my sister finish our tuition. We use to order carrot cake and wantan me (soup). Unfortunately since we moved to the us we couldn't fine the same kind of food here. Don't get me wrong though there are plenty of carrot cake in China Town but nothing beats the taste of the once we use to eat back at home. Unfortunately on my last visit to Malaysia, I get to know the uncle passed away 3 years ago and the kids we not interested in learning the trade although the father insist. I'll forever miss his carrot cake.

[@chrisbeck4397]

I really enjoy this channel. I still get hungry watching these even if I just ate lol 👍👍

[@trixmania]

I make this for my kid.we are in aus. I make it the night before, when i find the white raddish. We used oyster sauces last time. He love it

[@JasonPierceOfficial]

YASS I’ve been waiting for another upload. I miss going to street food night markets! Thank you for taking us there 😍😍🔥🔥

[@sporadicidiocy]

Similar to Daikon/Radish/Turnip cake, pretty common in cantonese style yumcha... typically fried or steamed with tiny dried shrimps and chinese sausage bits. Very delicious either way.

[@mommyeileen]

I personally ❤️ the black carrot cake version ( with dark soya sauce )

[@josephmendoza7cmtagolino130]

so delicious food

[@garygsp3]

Okay so those are not blocks of tofu. Those are blocks of white carrot. Very interesting.

[@datkitgirl7338]

These videos are always so nice to watch

[@MsHantubelau]

You can see so much love in there.

[@princessjupiter5962]

So clean 👍clean food good taste

[@dangerduo9179]

Looks like a tasty breakfast to me!!!

[@ladyessexlioness]

Im so pleased I read under part as was thinking in the U.K. a carrot cake would be made like a sponge cake with cream and great orange carrot on top xxx

[@johnathanrice4207]

Whoa Fried Carrot Cake Is Delicious and Good Stuff

[@borrellipatrick]

Liked how he cooked it. Was like watching a performance 😨

[@monishagowda8928]

Why is this so soothing😊

[@susieast450]

Not the carrot cake I was thinking of 😆😆 Looks really good though!

[@SilverWolfHowling]

Mmmm. Team white carrot cake with chilli 🤤✊🏼

[@lynnguyen9797]

Oh how I miss you carrot cake :'( I wonder if there's any good places in Sydney that makes this. 7 years since i lasted travelled, and same for singapore. I miss it so much.

[@angelinemaximus3452]

Amazing skills 😊

[@cfystalsarchive]

i love them so much, one of my fav foods

[@rahmatwicaksono7252]

Report

[@cfystalsarchive]

@@rahmatwicaksono7252 for liking a food?

[@梁译]

看着就好吃😋

[@ph43drus]

I don't know what was made, but that was art.

[@mimimikyuuuu5122]

I miss eating this! Hope to visit sg again.