Usher in a Year of Prosperity with Stamford Catering’s Blossom Feast!
January 24, 2019
Chinese New Year is the time where the entire family is ‘activated’ to prepare a sumptuous reunion dinner. Traditionally, my grandma is in charge of the preparations — from coming up with the menu, to acquiring the ingredients and the actual cooking. It is a huge responsibility for one person, and thus the rest of the family will always be roped in to help out. But as our parents and grandparents age, it becomes more taxing on them to conjure up an entire feast from scratch. This year, we decided to relieve them of all the stress, and ordered the Blossom Feast from Stamford Catering! If you’re looking for a hassle-free, yet delectable, reunion dinner, look no further!
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The Blossom Feast Buffet ($23.33/pax) is one of the three CNY buffets offered by Stamford Catering this year. We chose the 10-course Blossom Feast as the serving size was just right for my extended family of around thirty people. The main appeal has got to be how convenient and stress-free the entire experience was. From placing an order, to delivery and set-up, Stamford Catering made sure that everything was smooth. All we did was tap, tap, tap on our phones to complete the ordering process, and Stamford Catering’s helpful and efficient staff took care of everything else — right down to putting up fitting CNY couplets and gorgeous silk floral arrangement!
The Prosperity Imperial Abalone Platter Yusheng was a fantastic start to our feast. Toss the yusheng and slices of abalone as high as you can to welcome a year of prosperity!
The petite Pandan Prawn Cake with Thai Dip is the perfect appetizer. The mild pandan fragrance was lovely, and the prawn cake had just the right amount of firmness. In fact, the prawn cakes were so addictive on their own, that you may even forget the accompanying Thai dip!
The Cantonese Style Black Bean Paste Sliced Beef, a familiar dish to many, made evoke nostalgia. My grandma used to make this all the time! The black bean paste coated each and every piece of the tender beef slices evenly. Every bite promised a burst of umami!
The Prosperous Salted Egg Yolk Prawn in Nest is one of my favourite. Some might say that salted egg is overrated, but the combination of salted egg yolk and prawns can never go wrong! The sizeable prawns wore a light batter that’s dusted with salted egg yolk, which added a grainy texture and mild sweetness.
I predict that the Ginseng Double-Boiled Chicken in Superior Broth will be another hot favourite. The dish will surely find fans among the older folks. Expect to see a WHOLE chicken, and not just mere chicken fillets! I also loved how the superior herbal broth was rich and nourishing.
Another dish that you’ll love is the chef’s special Fortune Royal Thai Baked Pacific Dory Fillet which sees tender dory, which is enveloped in a golden casing, dressed with a sweet Thai sauce and shredded cheese.
It’s not often that you see smoked duck in fried rice, so the Wok-Fried Rice with Smoked Duck is a real special treat! I recommend mixing in some of the nutritious broth from the Ginseng Double-Boiled Chicken to take the pearly grains of fried rice to the next level!
Don’t forget the ‘Fatt Choy’ Assorted Mushrooms and Nai Bai which were wholesome additions that make the CNY feast complete! The lovely jade colour of the Nai Bai signifies new beginnings, while the mushrooms symbolises longevity and prosperity. Definitely a dish to dig in for a more prosperous new year!
What’s a feast without dessert? The Chilled Sea Coconut, Aloe Vera and Nata De Coco is bound to delight. A refreshing end to the indulgent buffet, this cold sweet treat is believed to be effective in ridding your body of heatiness. Down more bowls to quench your thirst, and stave off the heatiness from the over-indulgence over CNY.
Treat your guests to Stamford’s delightful Blossom Feast this Chinese New Year! We are sure that the buffet will earn praises from everyone. Chinese New Year is all about reunions, so spend your precious time with your friends, family and loved ones instead of whipping up an entire feast! Head over to https://www.stamfordcs.com.sg/cny-menu-2019/ to make your booking now! Here’s wishing you a very happy and prosperous Year ahead!
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