How 2 of the dishes was introduced to Singapore through the early waves of the migration.

Nasi Lemak- an Indonesian style steamed rice cooked in coconut milk dish , originates from Jakarta, which can be widely found across the country. 
Kueh tutu- a snack that is originated from the Fujian. Tan yong fa is credited with popularizing this Chinese snack, which he sold in the 1930s in Singapore. The Chinese steamed cakes were larger than kueh tutu and had no filling.