Does the idea of heading out put you off at times? Having to put on a mask, head out, and join the long queue at the restaurant just to get our tummies filled isn’t all that glorious. If that’s you, you will find what we’re going to introduce to you extremely useful! We’re referring to make-your-own meal kits with brands like IPPUDO, Ajumma’s, and more.
You can now whip up your favourite foods at any time of the day you like. Six in the morning? No problem. 12 midnight? We’ve got you. Read on!
#1: IPPUDO
We would totally love a piping-hot bowl of ramen on a rainy day. Not talking about instant ones here. It’s the ramen kits from IPPUDO. Here’s your chance to be a home chef with their first-ever home cooking ramen meal kit! It will take only less than 20 minutes to prepare the Hakata-style ramen.
Here are the two flavours available:
Shiromaru Ramen Kit (15.30 SGD)
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Includes:
- Hakata-style thin ramen noodles
- Creamy tonkotsu soup base
- Pork belly chashu (2 slices)
- Marinated black fungus
- Spring onions not included
Akamaru Ramen Kit (16.35 SGD)
Image Credits: IPPUDO
Includes:
- Hakata-style thin ramen noodles
- Creamy tonkotsu soup base
- Pork belly chashu (2 slices)
- Marinated black fungus
- IPPUDO’s original red miso paste
- Fragrant garlic oil
- Spring onions not included
If you would like, you may also order the Japanese Hakata Style Gyoza (30 pcs) (45.45 SGD) or the Pork Belly Chashu (750g) (55.65 SGD) to go along with your ramen kits.
#2: AJUMMA’S
Not the right time to make a trip to Korea right now but allow your taste buds to! In case you’re wondering, the name ‘ajumma’ written as ‘아줌마’ in Korean refers to a married or middle-aged woman. In the local context, it’s equivalent to ‘aunty’. Let Korean ‘aunty’ show you what they’ve got.
They’ve termed their DIY meal kits as survival kits:
- Kimchi pancake (10.90 SGD)
- Jjajangbap (12.90 SGD)
- Chicken bulgogi (12.90 SGD)
- Pork bulgogi (12.90 SGD)
- Spicy chicken bulgogi (12.90 SGD)
- Beef bulgogi (14.90 SGD)
- Army base stew (17.90 SGD)
- Kimchi pork belly stew (17.90)
- Signature beef kalbi (17.90 SGD)
- Wagyu chappaguri (25.90 SGD)
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Send a direct message via Instagram to order or call them at 8798 2305.
#3: BAKE AT HOME WITH JANICE WONG
At this point, we think it’s apt to include some sweet treats. Chef Janice Wong created this concept to help people find joy in baking at home. You can shop her premix recipes if you like or try her DIY kits.
There are currently four DIY kits available at the time of writing:
DIY Chocolate Cake Kit (42 SGD)
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Includes:
- 1 chocolate cake premix
- 90ml milk
- 85ml water
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 packet of cream 1L
- 300 grams cacao barry inaya 65% dark chocolate
- 2 packets of mini chocolate pearls
- Cake board
DIY Green Tea Cake Kit (54 SGD)
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Includes:
- 1 green tea cake premix
- 120g milk
- 120g water
- 130g oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet of cream 1L
- 300 grams white chocolate
- 200g Valrhona crunchy chocolate pearls
- 50g Shizuoka green tea powder
- 1 packet of candied orange
- 1x piping bag
- 1x Cake board
DIY Chocolate Truffles Kit (63 SGD)
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Includes:
- 750g of chocolate
- 1L cream
- Milo, Horlicks, tea, black sugar, coffee powder
- Popping candy and truffle oil flavour 10g
DIY Madeleine Kit (67.50 SGD)
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Includes:
- 2 bags of madeleine premix (makes 35 each)
- 150g butter
- 20g honey
- 4 eggs
- 1 packet of whipping cream 1L
- 300g dark baking chocolate
- 50g cocoa powder
- 1 packet of candied orange
- 200g icing sugar
- 2x piping bag
- 1x madeleine mould
#4: QUENTIN’S
Quentin’s cook-it-yourself kits cannot be left out. They are currently running a sale off their kits. In addition to that, if you purchase two cook-it-yourself kits, you will get a free premix powder. Check out using promo code <QUENTINSCIY> to enjoy the offer. Each kit serves about four to six people (unless otherwise stated).
They have seven kits in total but we will give three a shout-out:
Keluak Fried Rice (20.80 SGD) (sale price)
Image Credits: Quentin’s
Includes:
- Prawns
- Long beans
- Eggs
- Rempah (ground paste)
- Garlic
- Shallots
Curry Debal (25.80 SGD) (sale price)
Image Credits: Quentin’s
Includes:
- Free-range chicken
- Smoked pork belly
- Chicken cocktails
- New potatoes
- Rempah (ground paste)
- Cabbage
- Cucumber
- Chilli padi
- Sliced shallots
- Sliced ginger
- Vinegar
Prawn Bostador (28 SGD) (sale price)
Image Credits: Quentin’s
Includes:
- 8 big-size AngKa prawns
- Shallots
- Green chilli
- Coconut cream
- Rempah (ground paste)
#5: BELLA PIZZA
Making pizza can be lots of fun, especially if you have kids who want to be part of the cooking experience. Order a DIY pizza kit from Bella Pizza and begin baking pizza fuss-free! It comes in a single size (18 SGD) or double size (25 SGD). If you’re up for a slightly different visual and taste from the classic pizza, Bella Pizza also has DIY calzone kits for you to choose from.
DIY Pizza Kit (18 / 25 SGD)
Image Credits: Bella Pizza
Includes:
- Ready-made dough
- Hand-picked Tuscan tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Basil leaves
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Add-on toppings at assorted prices
DIY Calzone Napoletana Kit (22 SGD)
Includes:
- Ready-made dough
- Hand-picked Tuscan tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Ricotta
- Salami
- Parmesan
- Add-on toppings at assorted prices
DIY Calzone Prosciutto E Funghi Kit (22 SGD)
Includes:
- Ready-made dough
- Hand-picked Tuscan tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Cooked ham
- Mushrooms
- Add-on toppings at assorted prices