Sunday, May 10, 2020

Dining at Home During Circuit Breaker - Pang's Hakka Delicacies

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How about trying something different during the circuit breaker? Hakka cuisine is not something commonly available. In fact, there are not many restaurants or stalls selling them in Singapore. I would recommend Pang's Hakka Delicacies if you are keen to try some authentic and nostalgic flavours of Hakka cuisine. Pang's Hakka Delicacies is a pet project of Chef Pang from Antoinette to share the unique heritage cuisine and preserve the tradition. It is only available for takeaway and delivery.

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Hakka Mugwort Kueh

I have never tried Hakka Mugwort Kueh until the recent order. The mugwort has a soft mochi-like skin texture filled with white radish, salted turnip, sweet turnip, carrots, minced pork, garlic, dried shrimps, mushrooms and shallots. The greenish skin comes from the mugwort, a herb widely used in Chinese medicine which is also known as wormwood.

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Hakka Mee Tai Mak, Abacus Seeds

Other delectable selections include the Hakka Mee Tai Mak and Traditional Abacus Seeds. The Hakka Mee Tai Mak is stir-fried in pork lard with minced pork, Chinese mushroom, salted radish, chives, carrots, deep-fried beancurd and sprinkled with fried lard and dried sole fish powder.

Customers will be more familiar with the Traditional Abacus Seeds. It is not too soft, still retaining a delightful bite. To bring out the flavours, it is cooked with premium dried shrimps, dried cuttlefish, leek, garlic, black fungus, dried mushrooms, Chinese celery and fresh minced pork.

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Hakka Pang's Lei Cha

For Lei Cha fans, you will enjoy Chef Pang's version. Served separately with their Lei Cha paste which consists of a mixture of mugwort, Thai basil, coriander, peanuts, mint leaves and sesame seeds.
To eat, mix the paste with hot water and pour into the rice. Do note that Hakka Pang's Lei Cha only comes with brown rice. There is a minimum order for Lei Cha too. Kindly check their Facebook for more information.

Order via WhatsApp 90217507. Place order 2 days in advance is appreciated. Delivery available from $10 - $15, 1pm - 6pm


Pang's Hakka Delicacies
30 Penhas Road
Singapore 208188
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Nearest MRT: Lavender (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
12pm - 6pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Lavender MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to V Hotel Lavender. Walk down Horne Road and turn right onto Penhas Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Dining at Home During Circuit Breaker - 藝 Yi by Jereme Leung

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During the COVID-19 pandemic circuit breaker period, restaurants are not allowed to accept dine-in customers. Hence they have to offer takeaway and/or delivery service to survive. One of the restaurants that have been on my dining list is 藝 Yi by Jereme Leung, newly opened at Raffles Hotel Singapore. I got to know MasterChef Jereme Leung when he was a judge in China Master Chef show. I was really excited when he decided to return home and open a restaurant in Singapore.

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House Specialty Steamed Mushroom Buns, Sesame Shrimp Toast

Even though I can't visit the restaurant during the circuit breaker, it doesn't mean I can eat his food. With the current situation, Raffles Hotel has launched the Raffles Grab & Go experience, whereby we can order takeaway and/or delivery for restaurants in their property. Hence I am glad that I can order the food at 藝 Yi and dine in the comfort of my home.

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Siew Mai

From the dim sum menu, I had the House Specialty Steamed Mushroom Buns, Sesame Shrimp Toast and Siew Mai. My favourite is the plump and succulent siew mai stuffed with pork and seafood filling, topped with sakura shrimp.

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Crispy Egg Noodles

The dish that I adored most is the Crispy Egg Noodles. The delivery comes with the sauce and noodle separately. This allows the noodle to remain crispy, with a delightful textural enjoyment. On top of that, the succulent prawns and fluffy scrambled egg completed the lovely dish.

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Stir-fried Pork Belly

Last but not least, wrapping up my meal with the Stir-fried Pork Belly that is comprised of pork slices, air-dried bamboo shoot and eggplant.

To order, visit https://www.rafflesgrabandgo.com.


藝 Yi by Jereme Leung
Raffles Hotel Singapore
Raffles Arcade
328 North Bridge Road
Singapore 188719
Tel: +65 6412 1816
Website
Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 130pm, 6pm - 915pm

Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to the junction of Bras Basah Road and North Bridge Road. Cross the road. Walk down North Bridge Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]