For the first time in Singapore, there is an even more
convenient way to dine during the Lunar New Year.
One company has come up with frozen dishes which only need to be
heated up in the microwave.
So when it comes to festive favourites, customers have quite a
selection, from easy takeaways to pure opulence.
"Yu Sheng", or Chinese-style raw fish salad, is a must-have at most
reunion dinners in this part of the world, as it symbolises vigour,
abundance and prosperity.
The abalone, a traditional delicacy, is covered in gold.
Lai Tong Ping, Executive Chef, Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore,
said, "I have seen so many varieties of abalone Yu Sheng in the
past few years, but the abalone always came in slices. This year, I
wanted to do it in spheres and I specially chose smaller abalone.
Why sprinkle gold dust on them? I got the idea from chocolate
desserts served in Western cuisine. I used the same kind of gold
dust to create 'gold ingots'."
The Golden Mini Abalone and Salmon "Yu Sheng" costs between S$68
and S$128.
Meanwhile, Singapore Food Delight Manufacturer has come up with a
no-fuss package which contains pre-cooked festive dishes which only
need re-heating.
Costing between S$138 and S$368, there are three separate hampers
to choose from; each contains at least six New Year dishes and
various dried foods, prepared for five to seven diners.
The food prepared by the company is halal, or permissible for
Muslims to consume.
So instead of dining out, there is a simpler way to dine in, even
if you are gathering at the office.
Terry Tan, Director, Singapore Food Delight Manufacturer, said, "We
are using the insulation box to put all the stuff. This insulation
box can last about two days, it can keep the food fresh. The food
will come with the container, shrink-wrapped and nicely packed,
with fork and spoon...easy for the consumers to have a reunion
dinner in any place."
Beside packaging, to ensure freshness, the company uses chicken
instead of fish because chicken can be steamed and will keep
longer.
In addition, the ingredients are not deep fried.
The earliest delivery is made only two days before the Lunar New
Year.