Vegetables: Vegetables such as kangkong (water spinach), bayam (spinach), and kacang panjang (long beans) were commonly consumed in Singapore during the war.
Fish and Seafood: Fish and seafood, such as ikan bilis (anchovies), ikan kembung (mackerel), and udang (prawns) were important sources of protein during the war. They were often cooked with vegetables and rice.
Meat: Meat was scarce during the war, but people made do with whatever they could find. Chicken and pork were the most common types of meat consumed, but people also ate beef, mutton, and wild game such as deer and rabbit.
Fruit: Fruits such as bananas, pineapples, and mangoes were also consumed in Singapore during the war.
Spices and Herbs: Spices and herbs such as chili, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and lemongrass were used to flavor food in Singapore during the war. These ingredients were often grown in backyard gardens.