Singapore Recipe Plates — Chilli Crab, Laksa, Nasi Lemak & Kueh
NOM's recipe plates are melamine dinner plates printed with the full recipe of a Singapore dish — Chilli Crab, Nyonya Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Kueh Lapis Sagu, Ondeh Ondeh. You can actually cook from the plate (the recipe is complete), or hang it on a kitchen wall as a tribute to the dish. Either way, the plate acts as a reminder of the food culture of Singapore in a format that survives a flight home.
Six designs in the series so far, each illustrated in NOM's signature playful style. Direct-from-studio Singapore pricing, same-day hotel delivery.
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Why recipe plates are a distinctive Singapore gift
A recipe you can actually cook
Every plate is printed with the full recipe — ingredients, quantities, and steps — for a signature Singapore dish. These aren't decorative plates with food doodles; they're usable reference cards that happen to be shaped like dinnerware.
Illustrated by a Singapore studio
NOM is a working Singapore design studio. The illustrations, recipe curation, and product design are all done locally. You're supporting an SG creative business directly.
Travel-friendly
Melamine, not ceramic — which means they survive being packed in a suitcase without bubble wrap. Dishwasher-safe, stackable, and priced so buying the full set of six doesn't break a gift budget.
Frequently asked questions about NOM recipe plates
What dishes are in the series?+
The current lineup covers Chilli Crab, Nyonya Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Kueh Lapis Sagu, Ondeh Ondeh, and (when in stock) Chicken Rice. NOM also sells the full six-plate set as a single bundle at a discount vs. buying individually.
Can I actually cook from the plate?+
Yes — each plate is printed with the complete recipe: ingredients in quantities, prep steps, and cooking times. The printing is food-safe and the plate is dinner-use rated, so you can literally flip the plate over and cook from it.
What material are the plates made of?+
Food-grade melamine with a glossy top coat that protects the print. Dishwasher-safe on the top rack. Not microwave-safe — as with all melamine, heat in a separate dish and transfer to serve.
Will the print fade over time?+
The print is under a protective glaze, so it tolerates normal dishwashing and daily use. Like any printed dinnerware, abrasive scrubbing will eventually dull the finish, so use a soft sponge.
Which plate should I buy as a gift?+
Chilli Crab and Nasi Lemak are the most universally recognised Singapore dishes, so those are the safest gift picks for someone who has visited Singapore. Kueh Lapis Sagu and Ondeh Ondeh land best with visitors who've engaged with Peranakan food culture specifically. The full six-plate set is the standout housewarming gift.