5-Star Singapore Meals Using Dollar Tree Ingredients | Budget Gourmet Challenge

 Hainanese Chicken Rice

Dollar Tree Finds: Rice, garlic, soy sauce
Gourmet Twist: Use chicken broth to cook rice, top with ginger-scallion oil

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs

• Jasmine rice

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Green onions

• Soy sauce

• Salt

Instructions:

1. Boil chicken with ginger and salt for 30 minutes; reserve the broth.

2. Cook rice using the chicken broth instead of water.

3. Make a dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

4. Slice chicken, serve over rice, and drizzle with the sauce and green onions.

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Singapore Laksa (Budget Style)

Dollar Tree Finds: Coconut milk, rice noodles, chili flakes
Gourmet Twist: Top with hard-boiled egg, fresh lime, and cilantro

Ingredients:

• Rice noodles

• Coconut milk

• Chili paste or flakes

• Frozen shrimp

• Fish sauce or soy sauce

• Boiled egg

Instructions:

1. Soak/cook rice noodles as directed.

2. In a pot, heat coconut milk with chili paste and fish sauce.

3. Add shrimp and simmer until cooked.

4. Pour broth over noodles and top with boiled egg, cilantro, and lime.

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Char Kway Teow (Stir-Fried Flat Noodles)

Dollar Tree Finds: Soy sauce, eggs, frozen sausage
Gourmet Twist: Add Chinese sausage or dried shrimp for umami

Ingredients:

• Flat rice noodles

• Soy sauce

• Egg

• Green onions

• Bean sprouts

• Shrimp or sausage

Instructions:

1. Stir-fry garlic, sausage/shrimp, and green onions.

2. Add noodles and soy sauce.

3. Push aside, scramble the egg, and mix in.

4. Add bean sprouts, toss, and cook 1–2 mins more.

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Singapore Chili “Crab” Pasta

Dollar Tree Finds: Pasta, tomato paste, imitation crab
Gourmet Twist: Stir in a beaten egg, top with lime zest

Ingredients:

• Pasta

• Canned/imitation crab

• Garlic

• Tomato paste

• Egg

• Chili sauce

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta and set aside.

2. Sauté garlic and tomato paste until fragrant.

3. Add crab, chili sauce, and a beaten egg; stir to thicken.

4. Toss in pasta and top with lime zest.

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Nasi Lemak-Inspired Rice Plate

Dollar Tree Finds: Rice, coconut milk, peanuts
Gourmet Twist: Add sambal sauce and sliced cucumbers

Ingredients:

• Jasmine rice

• Coconut milk

• Peanuts

• Anchovies or crispy onions

• Cucumber

• Egg

Instructions:

1. Cook rice with coconut milk and a pinch of salt.

2. Fry anchovies/onions and peanuts until crisp.

3. Boil or fry egg.

4. Serve everything on a plate with cucumber slices and chili sauce.

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Mee Goreng (Spicy Fried Noodles)

Dollar Tree Finds: Instant noodles, frozen veggies, soy sauce
Gourmet Twist: Stir in a spoonful of peanut butter and lime

Ingredients:

• Instant noodles

• Cabbage or mixed veggies

• Egg

• Chili sauce

• Soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Cook noodles and drain.

2. Stir-fry veggies and egg.

3. Add noodles, sauces, and peanut butter.

4. Mix well and finish with lime juice.

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Singaporean Curry Chicken Stew

Dollar Tree Finds: Coconut milk, canned carrots, curry powder
Gourmet Twist: Toast curry powder in oil before cooking

Ingredients:

• Chicken

• Curry powder

• Potatoes

• Coconut milk

• Onion

• Carrots

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and curry powder in oil.

2. Add chicken and brown it.

3. Add potatoes, carrots, and coconut milk.

4. Simmer until tender (about 25 mins).

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Roti Prata with Lentil Curry

Dollar Tree Finds: Flatbread, canned lentils, curry powder
Gourmet Twist: Add Greek yogurt and fresh mint

Ingredients:

• Flatbread or tortilla

• Canned lentils

• Curry powder

• Onion

• Garlic

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.

2. Add curry powder and stir.

3. Mix in lentils and simmer 10–15 mins.

4. Toast flatbread and serve with curry, yogurt, and mint.

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Singapore Satay-Inspired Chicken Skewers

Dollar Tree Finds: Peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic powder
Gourmet Twist: Add cucumber salad and lime

Ingredients:

• Chicken

• Peanut butter

• Soy sauce

• Garlic powder

• Brown sugar

• Skewers

Instructions:

1. Mix sauce: peanut butter, soy, garlic, and sugar.

2. Cut and marinate chicken.

3. Skewer and grill or bake.

4. Serve with salad and extra dipping sauce.

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Tofu & Veggie Stir-Fry in Garlic Soy Sauce

Dollar Tree Finds: Tofu (if stocked), frozen veggies, soy sauce
Gourmet Twist: Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions

Ingredients:

• Tofu

• Frozen veggies

• Garlic

• Soy sauce

• Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Sear tofu until golden.

2. Add veggies and garlic, stir-fry 5 mins.

3. Add soy sauce and sesame oil.

4. Garnish with sesame seeds.

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Egg Fried Rice with Singaporean Flair

Dollar Tree Finds: Rice, eggs, soy sauce, chili flakes
Gourmet Twist: Add curry powder and lime juice

Ingredients:

• Cooked rice

• Eggs

• Garlic

• Green onions

• Soy sauce

• Chili flakes

Instructions:

1. Scramble eggs and set aside.

2. Stir-fry garlic, then add rice.

3. Mix in eggs, soy sauce, and spices.

4. Finish with green onions and lime.

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Sweet Soy Chicken Drumsticks

Dollar Tree Finds: Soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar
Gourmet Twist: Broil for a sticky, caramelized finish

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumsticks

• Soy sauce

• Brown sugar

• Garlic

• Vinegar

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken in soy, sugar, garlic, vinegar for 30 mins.

2. Bake at 400°F for 40 mins.

3. Broil 5 mins at the end to caramelize.

4. Spoon extra sauce on top before serving.