(Singapore) A type of sweet fried flat bread made from rice flour.
(Singapore) A type of sweet fried flat bread made from rice flour.
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An Indian term for poppadom (also spelled papadum or papad) — the thin, crispy lentil or chickpea wafer served as a starter or accompaniment in South Indian cuisine. 'Appalam' is the Tamil name for the same item known as 'papad' in Hindi. A genuine regional food vocabulary term rather than slang.
(India) poppadom.
(Singapore) A type of deep-fried cracker made with starch and flavoured with seafood.
A Singaporean twist on the classic roti prata — a flaky, pan-fried flatbread typically served with curry — stuffed with sweet fillings like chocolate, banana, or red bean to create an indulgent, dessert-style version. The 'bomb' in the name signals the loaded, over-the-top approach: you're getting a generous, decadent package that detonates with sweetness. A staple of Singapore's late-night mamak stalls and prata joints, it's the guilty-pleasure order for anyone with a sweet tooth.