Managing the Grill
The key is the piece of pork fat placed at the very top of the dome. As it melts, it greases the surface so your marinated meats do not stick. A good mookata experience depends on the quality of the marinade: look for garlic pork, sesame chicken, and well-sliced beef.
The Moat Flavour
The soup starts out simple, but as the juices from the grilled meat drip down into the moat, the broth becomes incredibly rich. This is where you boil your glass noodles, cabbage, and fishballs. By the end of the meal, that soup is the best part.
Quick answers
- Can I find halal mookata?
- Yes, there are several popular halal-certified mookata chains in Singapore that use chicken fat or vegetable oil instead of lard.
- What is the best sauce for mookata?
- Most places serve a signature Thai chilli sauce (Nam Chim). One is usually sweet and garlicky, while the other is sharper and spicier.