There is no better way to celebrate Duan Wu Jie, the dragonboat & dumpling festival, than to indulge in yummy bak chang!
Discover a tasty array of bak chang or rice dumplings offered by various restaurants – from the classic favourites to those with exotic and inventive fillings and flavours, to suit the different taste buds.
These beautifully-wrapped bundles of delectable goodness promise to lend a delicious touch to your annual family celebration.
Hua Ting Restaurant
The newly-created Rice Dumpling with Stewed Pig Trotter and Preserved “Mui Choy” ($12.80) is made up of delicious, tender, meaty pig trotters and preserved vegetables imported directly from Hong Kong, mixed with sticky glutinous rice for your feasting pleasure.
The Five Grains Dumpling with Wild Mushrooms ($8.80) is available for the health-conscious. Also, don’t miss the signature Rice Dumpling with Roasted Meat in Hong Kong style ($17.80).
With the perfect balance of healthy and savoury dumplings, Hua Ting’s Rice Dumpling Gift ($46.80) makes an ideal present for your family.
Orchard Hotel, 422 Orchard Road, Level 2, Singapore 238879, Tel: 6739 6666
Cherry Garden
Watch out for two new flavours, the Black Garlic Glutinous Rice Dumpling ($18) made from fragrant black garlic with pork belly, and the Red Yeast Glutinous Rice Dumpling ($16) with minced chicken.
Back by popular demand, the restaurant’s signature Golden Pearl Dumpling ($28), packed with an extravagant filling of premium ingredients, is a hot favourite among diners.
Mandarin Oriental, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 5, Singapore 039797, Tel: 6885 3500
Man Fu Yuan
This distinctive collection of rice dumplings filled with premium ingredients and steeped in authentic flavours will appeal to young and old. The Braised Beef Brisket Dumpling ($12.80+) is inspired by Man Fu Yuan’s perennial favourite dish.
Man Fu Yuan’s best-selling XO Sauce Nyonya Dumpling ($8.80) is an aromatic bundle with generous portions of roasted pork, marinated in homemade XO sauce, together with sweetened strips of winter melon and dried shrimp.
InterContinental Singapore Hotel, 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966, Tel: 6338 7600
Goodwood Park Hotel
Goodwood Park introduces two new flavours this season. The “Hae Bee Hiam” Dumpling ($6.80) comprises an appetising mix of white and black glutinous rice.
An experimental take on the quintessential Fuzhou dish, Red Rice Wine Chicken Dumpling ($6.80), is made with glutinous rice studded with red yeast rice that imparts a rouge hue.
In addition, look forward to the comeback of Steamed “Kee Zhang” served with durian dip ($5.80 for three), no less.
Min Jiang One North, No. 5 Rochester Park, Singapore 139216, Tel: 6774 0122;
Min Jiang, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221, Tel: 6730 1704
Summer Palace
Summer Palace presents two new ‘divine dumplings’. Indulge in the new Abalone Steamed Rice Dumpling ($38++), generously filled with delectable Abalone, Roast Duck, Dried Scallops and Salted Egg Yolk, and complemented by Black Mushrooms, Chestnuts and Green Beans.
The Osmanthus Red Date Steamed Rice Dumpling ($13++) is a sweet and delightful dumpling with silky mashed red dates.
1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715, Tel: 6725 3288
Din Tai Fung
The chefs at Din Tai Fung are pleased to present the return of the Rice Dumpling with Flavoured Pork ($6+)* which has garnered a loyal following since its launch. These uniquely pillow-shaped dumplings require intensive cooking and preparation time of at least six hours.
If you have a sweet tooth, try the Red Bean Dumpling ($5+)*.
Visit www.dintaifung.com.sg for its 18 outlets.
*Prices may vary at selected outlets.
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