Allspice Institute
- Jan 16
- 2 min read

BAK KWA

Wafer thin Bak Kwa is a must-have for the Chinese New Year. Make your own using just a few simple ingredients and at a fraction of the cost.

Bak Kwa is the Hokkien (Fujianese) word for dried meat. It is actually more like wafer thin slices of barbecued chicken. Unlike beef jerky which is usually dehydrated to remove the moisture in the meat.

Bak Kwa is the Hokkien (Fujianese) word for dried meat. It is actually more like wafer thin slices of chicken.

CHICKEN BAK KWA FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR

Bak Kwa was only available during the period leading up to the Chinese New Year. The delicious aroma of barbecued meat permeating the air adds to the excitement and anticipation of the festivities to follow. Like all special foods available only once a year, it was a pricey treat. Even so, people seldom made Bak Kwa at home.

A HOMEMADE TREAT FOR THE OVERSEAS CHINESE

During the Chinese New Year, prices are even more steep. It makes a whole lot of sense to prepare it at home at a fraction of the cost.

Allspice make Homemade Bak Kwa for our students to enjoy. It's in high demand. Learn and Grab it now. We are located at

162 Bukit Merah Central, #07-3545, Singapore 150162.

+65 - 6377 9303

+65 - 9880 6183

TWO VERSIONS OF BAK KWA

There are two versions of Bak Kwa. The first one is chewier in texture with visible bits of thinly sliced chicken in it. The other is more tender because it is made totally with minced (ground) chicken. I personally prefer the first version but for the home cook, the minced (ground) chicken version is easier to achieve.