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Peranakan buffet at Chatterbox till May 3
Fri Apr 24 2009
SoShiok.com
Head for Chatterbox for Peranakan buffet feasts till May 3.
Singapore, April 24, 2009: If you're a true Peranakan, you wouldl flock to this buffet prepared by well known Peranakan Chef Philip Chia.
And then debate with fellow Nonyas whether his food is better than your grandma's.
With every Peranakan saying their grandma's dishes taste better than what you get at Peranakan restaurants, does it mean that the food there sucks? Surely not.
Usually it all boils down to the the individual's style and preference for the level of spiciness, saltiness and sweetness.
Check out Chef Baba Philip's style and tell us what you think of his cooking.
He began his love affair with cooking from the age of 6 by helping in the kitchen and pounding spices with a "batu lesong" to make sambal belachan. Along the way he picked up secrets of authentic Peranakan cooking from the older generation of Peranakans.
Fans said you should not miss his signature Peranakan dish, Ayam Buah Keluak (Chicken in Black Nut Stew), a spicy and sweet concoction of tender braised chicken pieces, enhanced with turmeric, lemongrass and Buah Keluak, an Indonesian black nut which gives the dish a nutty flavour.
Another must-try is the Sambal Udang Belimbing (Spicy Sambal Prawns), a piquant fiery dish.
Then tuck into other delectable Peranakan delicacies such as Babi Pongtay (PeranakanStewed Pork), Otak Otak Panggang (Grilled Fish Paste), Hee Peow Soup (Fish Maw Soup),Ngoh Hiang (Deep-fried Beancurd Skin Filled Rolls) and Nyonya Chap Chye (NyonyaMixed Vegetables).
accompany your Peranakan meal with rempah (pastes) such as Acar Nyonya, Acar Nanas, Sambal Belachan, Chinchalok and Sambal Chilli.
As for desserts, there is a selection of Nyonya Kuehs, Bobo Cha Cha and Chendol.
Durian Pengat (Durian Paste Pudding), Chef Baba Philip’s signature dessert dish, is likely to be a hit among diners.
The Peranakan Fare at Chatterbox will be available from 20 April until 3 May at Chatterbox.
Lunch (Daily including weekends)$36++ (adult), $18++ (child)
High tea (Weekends Only)$32++ (adult), $16++ (child)
Dinner (Daily including weekends)$42++ (adult), $21++ (child)
Chef Philip will also be conducting interactive and hands-on food demonstrations on 25,26 April and 2, 3 May in the evenings.
Chatterbox
Levels 38/39, Orchard Wing
Mandarin Hotel
Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Somerset
For reservations and enquiries,please call 6831 6291/88.
Peranakan buffet at Chatterbox till May 3
Fri Apr 24 2009
SoShiok.com
Head for Chatterbox for Peranakan buffet feasts till May 3.
Singapore, April 24, 2009: If you're a true Peranakan, you wouldl flock to this buffet prepared by well known Peranakan Chef Philip Chia.
And then debate with fellow Nonyas whether his food is better than your grandma's.
With every Peranakan saying their grandma's dishes taste better than what you get at Peranakan restaurants, does it mean that the food there sucks? Surely not.
Usually it all boils down to the the individual's style and preference for the level of spiciness, saltiness and sweetness.
Check out Chef Baba Philip's style and tell us what you think of his cooking.
He began his love affair with cooking from the age of 6 by helping in the kitchen and pounding spices with a "batu lesong" to make sambal belachan. Along the way he picked up secrets of authentic Peranakan cooking from the older generation of Peranakans.
Fans said you should not miss his signature Peranakan dish, Ayam Buah Keluak (Chicken in Black Nut Stew), a spicy and sweet concoction of tender braised chicken pieces, enhanced with turmeric, lemongrass and Buah Keluak, an Indonesian black nut which gives the dish a nutty flavour.
Another must-try is the Sambal Udang Belimbing (Spicy Sambal Prawns), a piquant fiery dish.
Then tuck into other delectable Peranakan delicacies such as Babi Pongtay (PeranakanStewed Pork), Otak Otak Panggang (Grilled Fish Paste), Hee Peow Soup (Fish Maw Soup),Ngoh Hiang (Deep-fried Beancurd Skin Filled Rolls) and Nyonya Chap Chye (NyonyaMixed Vegetables).
accompany your Peranakan meal with rempah (pastes) such as Acar Nyonya, Acar Nanas, Sambal Belachan, Chinchalok and Sambal Chilli.
As for desserts, there is a selection of Nyonya Kuehs, Bobo Cha Cha and Chendol.
Durian Pengat (Durian Paste Pudding), Chef Baba Philip’s signature dessert dish, is likely to be a hit among diners.
The Peranakan Fare at Chatterbox will be available from 20 April until 3 May at Chatterbox.
Lunch (Daily including weekends)$36++ (adult), $18++ (child)
High tea (Weekends Only)$32++ (adult), $16++ (child)
Dinner (Daily including weekends)$42++ (adult), $21++ (child)
Chef Philip will also be conducting interactive and hands-on food demonstrations on 25,26 April and 2, 3 May in the evenings.
Chatterbox
Levels 38/39, Orchard Wing
Mandarin Hotel
Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Somerset
For reservations and enquiries,please call 6831 6291/88.
