HONG KONG and MACAU, Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned for its attentive "Asian Heart" service, StarWorld Macau aims to promote traditional Asian cuisines to its customers. One of the star-rated restaurants, Jade Garden, which specializes in cuisines from the Suzhou and Zhejiang area in China, will launch a series of dainty crab delicacies in this Autumn. From now until mid-November, Jade Garden will feature a special menu of the traditional hairy crab dishes that showcases the unique flavours of the Yangtze and Huai Rivers regions, providing diners a golden opportunity to savor the distinctive freshness and tastes of these hirsute beauties.
Premium Taihu Lake Hairy Crabs
2013 is one of the years with the most harvest for hairy crabs. Jade Garden meticulously selects the premium hairy crabs from the popular breeding ground Taihu Lake, midway between the southern part of Jiangsu province and northern part of Zhejiang province. Taihu Lake is the third largest freshwater lake in China, with a continuous water supply, stable quality and high nutrition and the Taihu Lake crabs (Chinese mitten crabs) nurtured there are famed for their roe as well as the meat quality.
For those who love the natural taste, steamed hairy crabs is the best eating option. Jade Garden handpicks hairy crabs that weighs 6 taels or above, and serve them with a special sauce made with vinegar, brown sugar and ground ginger. This method allows diners to indulge in the unique aroma of the hairy crabs.
Crustacean Delicacies
Jade Garden carefully selects premium hairy crabs from Taihu Lake to create an array of delicate crab dishes. With the chef's experience, the mix of tender male crab meat and sweet female crab roe augments the delectable dish. One catty of hairy crabs can only provide four to five tael of crab meat for cooking, which shows the attention to detail and preciousness of each creation.
Matching Exquisite Delicacies
Cuisine from the regions of the Yangtze and Huai Rivers showcases the distinctive freshness and rich flavors of the region. In order to retain the natural flavor of the crab roe, the chefs at Jade Garden especially select light-flavored ingredients to form a harmonic balance.
Shanghainese Crab Meat with Pea Leaf is a traditional Shanghainese dish with a unique aroma and crispness. The chef prepares the dish with controlled heat to keep the crispness of the pea leaf, while enhancing the flavors of both ingredients harmoniously.
Fried Shanghainese Rice Cake is a traditional home dish from the Yangtze area. The chewy texture of the rice cake can be served as a side dish or a staple food. Jade Garden uses the rice cakes made from Yangtze glutinous rice flour mixed with water. The portions of flour and water are strictly controlled in order to create a perfect texture. The chef marinates the rice cakes in chick broth, then cools the mixture with iced water, then fries them with crab meat. A traditional dish that seems so simple showcases the skills of the chefs.
As well as the dishes above, Jade Garden serves other crab dishes such as Shanghainese Stir-Fried Crab Meat, Shanghainese Crab Meat with River Prawns and Steamed Juicy Pork Dumpling with Crab Meat. The traditional dishes, along with the attentive service, means Jade Garden is considered to be the top among Shanghainese restaurants in Macau. Jade Garden believes in providing all-round sensory tours with every dish and aims to provide an unforgettable experience to all customers with every visit.
Jade Garden
Address: 6/F, StarWorld Macau
Opening hours: 11:00am - 3:15pm; 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Reservations: (853) 8290 8638
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