Tuesday 30 November 2021

Xin Cuisine Unveils 4 NEW Signature Seafood Dishes

Boasts a history of 31 years, Xin Cuisine nested in Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium unveils 4 new signature dishes in Nov 2021 crafted by Chef Chan Kung Lai. Fresh, succulent seafood is the highlight of the menu.

Stir-fried Lobster with Egg White and Crab Roe 红梅龙虾球 ($52.00++) Using only the freshest ingredients, the well-blended mix of lobster with egg white and crab roe oozes umami with each bite.



Poached Sea Perch with Chinese Rice Wine 米酒浸鲈鱼 ($22.00++) a spin-off from one of Xins bestseller Baked Sea Perch with Japanese Miso Sauce味增焗鲈鱼. Homely heartwarming dish that reminds me of my grandma who used to cook some dishes using the Chinese Rice Wine.


 
Chef Chan’s 2 other new signatures includes the Braised Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Prawn, Mushroom and Roast Duck in Mini Pumpkin 迷你南瓜海中宝 ($28.00++) and Braised Sea Cucumber with Spring Onion and Prawn Roe 虾子葱烧海参煲 ($42.00++)
 
Other Xin signature bestsellers includes:
Home-style Roast Duck with Tea Leaves 故乡茶皇鸭 ($38.00; half / $66.00; whole)


Deep-fried Prawns coated with Yuzu Sauce 柚子虾球 ($28.00; Small)


Stir-fried Assorted Mushrooms with White Truffle Oil 白松露油三菇 ($12.00++)


Seafood Poached Rice in Superior Broth served with Crispy Rice 海鲜泡贵妃米 ($16.00++)


Deep-fried Sesame Ball with Red Bean and Chocolate Liqueur Filling 酒酿煎堆仔 ($9.00++)



Location: Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, an IHG Hotel, 317 Outram Rd, Singapore 169075







Monday 29 November 2021

Oriole Coffee + Bar Launches Festive Truffle Dishes & Delightful Drinks


Truffle Mushroom Pizza ($22.00++) Crispy thin crust pizza dough topped with a aioli base mixed with truffle paste as well as mozzarella cheese and chunks of juicy mushrooms sautéed with truffle oil. Generous handfuls of rocket leaves are scattered across the pizza to balance the rich umami flavours, and the finishing touch before serving is another drizzle with some more truffle oil.


Truffle Scrambled Egg & Cheese Burger ($16.00++) fluffy scrambled egg cooked with truffle oil, paired with smoky and juicy crispy bacon. A buttery brioche bun completes this burger, served with fries and salad. You can upgrade the regular fries to sweet potato fries or truffle fries for an extra $3.00++.



Ravioli with Porcini Mushrooms in Truffle Cream Sauce ($25.00++) Ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms is served with a truffle cream sauce, and mixed mushrooms sauteed in truffle oil


The D'leche drink ($12.50++) made with two shots of coffee espresso, warm frothed milk and their own housemade dulce de leche.

A Merry Cocktail ($12.50++) made with a base of cranberry juice to which apple sours, vodka and a housemade bourbon-vanilla syrup is added.


The Santa Shake ($10.50++) has a base of vanilla ice cream, which is mixed with Merlot (red wine) and vodka.


Location: Oriole Coffee + Bar, 96 Somerset Rd, #01-01, Singapore 238163

Sunday 28 November 2021

K-Fresh Zone - Make your own Buchu (Chives) Kimchi Recipe

Why buy kimchi when you can make your own? Sharing the recipe to make your own Buchu (Chives) Kimchi, one of the easiest and quickest kimchi you can make at the comfort of your home!


Ways to enjoy Buchu Kimchi:
- Great on its own with rice, you can even add some KBBQ meat like I did
- With rice and soups like Doenjang-jjigae (Fermented Soybean Paste stew) & 
Seollongtang (Ox Bone soup)
- With a rice and Korean seaweed snack combination
 
This Buchu Chives Kimchi is fresh, tangy, & so Umami!
 
Head over to K-Fresh Zone for more recipes
 
This project is supported by aT Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation
I am using @KFreshZone’s Buchu (Chives) and Peeled Garlic for a more authentic experience. It’s really fun, quick and easy!


Saturday 27 November 2021

Merry Feast & Dazzling Treats for Home Gathering from Carlton Hotel Singapore

Celebrates this festive season with a lined-up of epicurean takeaway offerings from appetisers to savoury roasts and handcrafted confectioneries specially curated by the culinary team of Carlton Hotel Singapore

*NEW* Santarina’s Log Cake (Coconut, Strawberry, Yuzu, Avocado Log Cake) (1kg, $68.00) layered with fragrant coconut mousse, coconut sponge, coconut dacquoise, set atop a luscious dulcey soft sea salt paste, avocado crémeux and strawberry, yuzu confit.

*NEW* Pandan and Yam Mirror Glazed Cake (650g $60.00) Smooth, sheen and glossy mirror glazed, the Pandan and Yam cake features delightful pandan chiffon sponge cake layered with yam paste cream.

From 1 to 25 December 2021, selected credit / debit card members will enjoy 15% off all Festive Takeaway Goodies.

For orders, call 6415 7887, fax to 6311 8170 or email cafe.mosaic@carltonhotel.sg or visit celebrations.carltonhotel.sg

Shang Social (香聚 )

Shang Social (香聚 )is Shangri-La Groups first venture in standalone dining establishment outside of a hotel setting. Shang Social offers an extensive menu conceptualized by three master chefs from Shangri-La.



Shang Social Peking Duck (Half) 聚北京烤鸭 (半只)which includes Pancake (10-pieces), Spring Onion, Cucumber, and Duck Sauce


Eight Treasures Tofu Pudding (八面玲珑豆腐花) Delicate bean curd topped with eight savoury condiments drizzled with their housemade soy sauce.




Kurobuta Pork & Truffle Xiao Long Bao 黑豚松露小笼包 Hand-rolled dumpling filled with Kurobuta pork in a rich and thick truffle broth, topped with black fish roe.


Signature Pan-Fried Pork Bun (生煎包) A huaiyang classic, this recipe is created by Chef Hou from Jiangnan Wok at Shangri-La Nanjing. Handmade in small batches, the pork bun are available in limited quantities of 50pcs daily.



Golden Pork Broth with Celtuce & Parma Ham


Location: Shang Social, Jewel, 78 Airport Blvd., #01-219 to 222, Changi Airport, Singapore 819666




Friday 26 November 2021

Leckerbaer Singapore Opened it's Flagship Store at Keong Saik Road

Leckerbaer Singapore @leckerbaer.sg NEW Flagship store nested at Keong Saik Road offers inventive smakagers (Danish cookies), small bakes as well as Flagship Exclusive, open-face sourdough sandwiches.



While it’s Isetan Scotts Branch remain the choice-spot for a quick pick-up of gifts, Leckerbaer Keong Saik is a charming place, flooded in natural light with a laid-back vibe.


Leckerbaer has launched the Christmas Tea Sets ($34.00++) that consist of 2 small bakes, 4 smakagers and two individual pots of tea, ideated as the perfect afternoon date or post-dinner treat for two.








Flagship Exclusive

Smoked Salmon & Onsen Egg ($21.00++) A classic Scandinavian sandwich which sees strips of smoked Norwegian salmon, crunchy zucchini, pickled onions and fresh peppery mizuna leave on a cream cheese toast. Topped with an onsen egg for extra slathers of runny yolk.


Crab & Avocado Salsa ($20.00++) Generous topping of briny Jonah crab meat, piled atop a homemade creamy avocado salsa with tinge of spice and citrus. 

Location: Leckerbaer, 14 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089121


Ichiban Boshi Festive Indulgence 2021

As you may know, no two Ichiban Boshi restaurants are the same, each offering a unique design, ambience, and specialty menu. Aside from indulging the specialty Soba (Buckwheat Noodle) at their Suntec outlet, do remember to check out a moreish selection of 4 festive menu specially curated by Ichiban's experienced chefs that’s available from 9 Nov 2021 to 15 Feb 2022.

I have just tried 2 out of 4 festive menu, it’s beautifully presented, value-for-money and I love the flavours too.


🎌Spicy Irodori Kaisen Gozen ($27.90++) A delightful melody of Prawn, flounder, squid, clams, pineapple & vegetables in spicy broth. Served with:
💢Roasted beef & salmon roe with tataki sauce on crispy rice paper
💢Sous vide pork soft bone & egg crepe on mini rice bowl with teriyaki sauce
💢Potato cheesy balls
💢Chawanmushi & fruits



🎌Butter Demiglace Beef Steak Gozen ($26.90++) Premium beef steak, onion, bacon bits on piping hot demiglance & white sauce. Served with:
💢Grilled minced chicken & cheese with capsicums & shrimp roe
💢Stir-fried udon with prawn, egg & vegetables
💢Creamy egg mayo salad
💢Chawanmushi, miso soup & fruit




Other includes:
🎌Creamy Mushroom Chicken Yaki Gozen ($25.90++)

🎌Pork Rib Miso Nabe Gozen ($26.90++)

Receive $10 Citibank Voucher with every Festive set purchased
Issuance period: 9 Nov - 15 Feb
Min. $60 spend in single receipt (valid till 31 Mar 2022)