Ditch the Bland! Modern Labour Day Recipes to Wow Your Guests
Labour Day is more than just a day off; it's a celebration of hard work and collective effort. In Singapore, where culinary delights are a national pride, why settle for the same old menu? This year, let's spice things up with modern twists on classic dishes, making your Labour Day feast as vibrant and exciting as the Lion City itself. From gourmet satays to upscale rendang sliders, these recipes are tailored to impress a diverse, younger crowd while sticking to halal guidelines and embracing healthier, plant-based alternatives. Embrace the revolution of Labour Day recipes and make your holiday entertaining uniquely memorable!
Papa J Kitchen
4/23/20243 min read
Elevate Your Labour Day Feast:
Modern Twists on Classic Dishes
Ingredients:
200g firm tofu (for plant-based option) or chicken breast
1 stalk lemongrass, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
50ml coconut milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Shopping List
(NTUC FairPrice):
Firm Chinese tofu or chicken breast: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/fortune-chinese-tofu-omega-3-dha-300g-12610666 or https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/kee-song-fresh-chicken-boneless-breast-300g-13097675
Lemongrass: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/simply-finest-lemon-grass-200g-11659556
Turmeric powder: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/search?query=Turmeric%20powder
Coconut milk: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/search?query=Coconut%20milk
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine minced lemongrass, grated ginger, minced garlic, turmeric powder, coconut milk, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
Cut the tofu or chicken into cubes and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Skewer the marinated tofu or chicken and grill on medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Serve with a side of peanut sauce.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 180
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 12g (tofu), 20g (chicken)
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg (tofu), 65mg (chicken)
Sodium: 200mg
The quintessential satay is reimagined here with a fusion of flavours that are sure to tantalize everyone's taste buds. Traditional meat skewers are transformed with innovative marinades and plant-based options, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Gourmet satay
Upscale Rendang Sliders
Ingredients:
300g halal beef, thinly sliced
200ml coconut milk
1 lemongrass stalk, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Mini gourmet burger buns or lettuce wraps
Pickled vegetables
Crispy onions
Salt to taste
Shopping List (NTUC FairPrice):
Coconut milk: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/13137108
Lemongrass: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/simply-finest-lemon-grass-200g-11659556
Garlic: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/chef-china-garlic-pure-white-500g-10734550
Chili paste: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/taho-blachan-chilli-180g-341404
Ginger: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/simply-finest-young-ginger-200g-11629461
Mini gourmet burger buns or lettuce: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/94003?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwuJ2xBhA3EiwAMVjkVKtjC4h7dgT9mHMji0kTW3pN2zNbGwX1--VX3JU7SLOxrUkwoxqYuhoCb14QAvD_BwE or https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/crunchy-fresh-lollo-bionda-lettuce-120g-11882221
Pickled vegetables: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/shinshin-pickled-cucumber-ao-kyuri-zuke-180-g-90163050
Crispy onions: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/sinsia-crispy-onion-rose-1kg-1-kg-90168320
Instructions:
In a pan, combine coconut milk, minced lemongrass, minced garlic, chili paste, and grated ginger. Add the beef and simmer until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens.
Assemble the sliders by placing a spoonful of rendang on each bun, topped with pickled vegetables and crispy onions.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 350
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 300mg
Artisanal Kueh Platter
Ingredients:
100g rice flour
150ml pandan juice
100g gula melaka (palm sugar)
200ml coconut milk
Salt to taste
Seasonal fruits for topping
Shopping List (NTUC FairPrice):
Rice flour: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/search?query=Rice%20flour
Pandan leaves (for juice): https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/gold-pandan-leaves-100g-13098660
Gula melaka: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/sing-long-gula-malacca-400g-64684
Coconut milk: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/13137108
Seasonal fruits: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/search?query=fruits
Instructions:
Mix rice flour with pandan juice and a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens.
Pour the mixture into molds and let it set.
In a separate pan, melt gula melaka with a bit of water and add coconut milk. Simmer until thickened to make a syrup.
Pour the syrup over the set kueh and top with freshly chopped seasonal fruits.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 200
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 50mg