Chinese New Year alert: Crystal Jade

Crystal Jade Fortune Bo Lo Pineapple Tart
Crystal Jade Fortune Bo Lo Pineapple Tart

6 December 2011, Singapore – With the year of the dragon approaching, enjoy a mix of seasonal delicacies, festive goodies and dishes from Crystal Jade.

Pagoda of Eight Treasures

Crystal Jade - Pagoda of Eight Treasures
Pagoda of Eight Treasures

Nasi Tumpeng is served during celebrations and festive occasions in various parts of Indonesia.  This dish’s centrepiece is a cone of fried glutinous rice with conpoy and mushroom and surrounded by tiny side servings of the traditional Lunar New Year “treasures” is perfect for new year reunion dinners and gatherings.

These treasures include preserved sausage, marinated octopus, sautéed shrimp and more – symbolising an aspect of wealth, happiness and family.    Shrimp, pronounced “ha” in Cantonese signifies laughter while the multiple arms of the octopus symbolizes having many opportunities to obtain wealth.

 

Pen Cai

There are several flavours of the traditional Pen Cai or Treasure Pot.

Crystal Jade_Golden Abalone Treasure Pot
Golden Abalone Treasures Pot

 

The Golden Abalone Treasure pot is served at Crystal Jade’s fine dining outlet.  The pot is filled with abalone, black moss, premium dried oyster, conpoy, superior sea cucumber and roast duck.  (S$408.80 for 10 people; S$248.80 for 6 people)

Crystal Jade_Golden Abalone Chicken Treasure Pot
Golden Abalone Chicken Treasure Pot

The Golden Abalone Chicken Treasure Pot is served at all Crystal Jade Kitchen outlets and contains abalone, superior sea cucumber,  conpoy, pork knuckle and whole or half chicken.  (S$358.80 for 10 people; S$218.80 for 6 people)

Crystal Jade_Vegetarian Treasure Pot
Vegetarian Treasure Pot

For vegetarians, go for the Vegetarian Treasure Pot which contains vegetarian look alike of the abalone, goose, chicken as well as radish, yam and black moss. (S$188.80 for 10 people; S$138.80 for 6 people)

A S$20 surcharge per Treasure Pot ordered on the eve of the Lunar New Year for both takeaway and dine-in.  Lunar New Year Eve orders need to be collected by 3pm.

 

Desserts and Gift Sets

Crystal Jade Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake

Pandan Aloe Vera Cake – A new dessert modelled after the traditional water chestnut cake infused with a Peranakan flavour.

Crystal Jade My Bread Fortune Bo Lo Pineapple Tart – Available only during Lunar New Year, this bun has a sweet centre of pineapple filling.

 

The Crystal Jade Lunar New Year menu is available online and outlets.  Takeaways have to be three days in advanced and collected at your selected Crystal Jade outlet.  Be sure to make reservations.

 

 

 

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