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Claypots and Casseroles

2020-04-30T10:43:03+01:00

Eating well during the holidays counts for a lot. When the cold steals away our warmth, it’s vital to take care of our bodies by nurturing, celebrating and sharing. Food brings us these benefits and when shared, can bring healing and light into our days and nights. This is why we’ve brought together the christmas feel good dinners at Naturally Chinese. Which would you say are the foods that bring you warm comfort in the winter? And how do you cook them, if you do? Perhaps it is the way the dish is prepared or its texture, saltiness, even sweetness, but my [...]

Claypots and Casseroles2020-04-30T10:43:03+01:00

Pan fried sea bass with pine nuts

2020-04-30T10:43:03+01:00

To grace the Christmas season with exciting flavours and aromas, our pan fried sea bass with pine nuts is not one to be missed out on. The pairing of spices, herbs and vegetable purees make this dish a tantalizing contender on the cold days of winter. The pine nuts are not merely a garnish but balance the creaminess of the fish and the zesty freshness of the spiced sauce. Sea bass is mostly an ocean fish but can also be found in rivers. In Europe we have two main kinds –the Atlantic and the Mediterranean kind. In other parts of the [...]

Pan fried sea bass with pine nuts2020-04-30T10:43:03+01:00

Cooked to Perfection

2020-04-30T10:43:04+01:00

On our corner of rotisserie meats on the menu, take note of the crispy pork belly which is like a fine delicacy in Chinese cuisine. Cooked to perfection with succulent juices and crackling rind around, this dish has to be one of my favourites. The fat is just as important as the tenderness of the meat and the crispiness of the rind. To pair this dish with wine, try our house red or a Rioja (with a powerful tempranillo). A complement of a french beans make a light balance to this wholesome meal.  We offer a variety dish of rotisserie meats which include [...]

Cooked to Perfection2020-04-30T10:43:04+01:00

Seasonal Sampler Menu

2020-04-30T10:43:04+01:00

Here's a seasonal sampler that might just inspire the holiday mood. The excitement of Christmas can be all consuming with shopping for presents, traffic jams and other events that leave us preoccupied. So we're putting together a fortifying and satisfying menu that we hope will bring you good cheer, taking away some of the holiday stress to leave you relaxed. And, if you're having a birthday Christmas, a family get together, or just a treat for yourself after a long cold day out and about, no party is too small to book at our table. Here is a first look at [...]

Seasonal Sampler Menu2020-04-30T10:43:04+01:00

Holiday Season Planning

2020-04-30T10:43:04+01:00

The countdown to the biggest celebration of the year begins! You can see glimpses of sparkles and Christmas trees in the big shops already. And the significant change in weather reminds us that Christmas will be here before we know it. For me, the build up to the day is always exciting. And early as it might seem, it’s always good to plan ahead. Those heart warming days in December when people are bustling through Christmas shopping and entertaining friends make for a time of happy feasts. Be it a family pre-Christmas dinner get together or a company holiday party for [...]

Holiday Season Planning2020-04-30T10:43:04+01:00