Striking up a sweet deal with the Kitchen God


Cooks hope that with the help of the Kitchen God, they will whip up tastier meals They also believe that the deity can help avert fiery accidents in the kitchen, says Goh, 38. — Photos: NORAFIFI EHSAN / The Star

Does your family worship the Kitchen God?

Pose this question to any Chinese family, particularly those from the younger generation, and you’re most likely to get a resounding “No”. Not only do they not worship this deity, their parents too may have stopped this traditional Chinese practice.

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