[Post 1272] Machine-Made Fried Rice In Singapore: Is This The Future of Hawker Food? | New Stirrings

Summary

Most hawkers rely on muscle memory and years of wok skills. Jaay Chan relies on a machine.

At M+ Fried Rice Paradise, spinning spatulas and built-in timers help him cook consistent plates of fried rice while cutting down on labour. When the machine broke down once, Jaay had to return to manual cooking — and it reminded him just how physically demanding the job can be.

Some say using technology takes away from tradition, but to Jaay, it’s evolution. Can innovation keep hawker culture alive — or change it forever?