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http://www.wnd.sgThe Sampan
Fans of The Sampan’s scrumptious Asian cuisine and
creative cocktail creations will be pleased to know
that the establishment recently rolled out a brand
new menu that shines the spotlight on local produce.
First opened in September last year, the cuisine at The
Sampan is designed to pay homage to the area’s rich
heritage as a bustling trading port in the 19th century,
hence you’ll notice the fresh and bright flavours of Asia
on its menu.
With the new menu, head chef Ahmad continues
to showcase Asian flavours using a variety of local and
regional ingredients. Start off with some appetisers
and fresh salads, offering light but bold flavours,
such as the half-shell Japanese scallops served with
homemade laksa leaves pesto; the spicy and tangy
Singapore salad served with local cuttlefish and eggs;
and the crispy Thai beef salad.
The flavours of Asia, namely Singapore, Indonesia,
Thailand and Malaysia are also celebrated by an
array of rice and noodle-based dishes such as the
kampung Bali fried rice, the chicken pineapple fried
rice, the Indonesian mee goreng, and the Indonesian
soto madura. For those craving Chinese food, try theChinese dumpling noodles, comprising perfectly
roasted Cantonese barbecued duck served atop a bed of
homemade egg noodles and locally grown spinach.
For more substantial items, refer to the ‘Larger
Plates’ section - the South Indian fish head curry and
beef cheek rendang are great for those who love spicy
dishes, alternatively, go for the Japanese soba noodles
or Cantonese barbecued duck.
For desserts, the classic Thai sticky rice is a
must-try, featuring slices of juicy mango served atop
perfectly cooked glutinous rice that is soaked in
sweetened coconut cream. If you prefer unconventional
choices, try either the coconut creme brûlée or the
pandan pancakes. The former comprises fragrant
coconut custard beneath a brittle layer of caramelised
shell, while the latter consists of fluffy pancakes served
with home churned vanilla ice cream drizzled with a
palm sugar syrup.
The new menu also offers vegan, vegetarian and
gluten-free selections. –MY
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Sampan’s social media pages; http://www.facebook.com/
thesampansg and http://www.instagram.com/thesampansgChef Ahmadiskandar Akbarrudinn