Live Eel Cooked in Natural Spring Water |
Following
the successful DUOTOU Clam season where 130 tons were sold worldwide, PUTIEN
introduces another seasonal ingredient – live eel. Famously known as a delicacy
in Japan, these plump, live eels are best enjoyed in Midsummer (between August
and October).
Live Eel |
With
the high demand for live eels from the Japanese market, China has taken the lead
to cultivate eel agriculture concentrated in Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi
provinces to fulfil the demand of the Japanese market.
Master
Chefs at PUTIEN will be showcasing 2 different way on live eel preparation in
PUTIEN, in a minimalist way.
Live Eel Cooked in Natural Spring Water |
Live Eel Cooked in Natural Spring Water ($29.90). The eel
is cooked in natural spring water with ginger, goji berries and sea salt. The
result is springy and bouncy texture of the eel, with subtle sweet and savoury taste at the same time. The spring water broth is light and sweet. Yummy!!
Live Eel Cooked in Natural Spring Water |
Pan-fried Live Eel on Hot Plate ($26.90 for small, $40.30 for medium). It is
grilled on the hot plate with only a pinch of sea salt. The eel is plump and
juicy, with a hint of crispiness on the exterior. The flavour is very light, it
might need additional salt and lemon to lift the taste.
Pan-fried Live Eel on Hot Plate |
I find
the taste and texture of the eel are different from those normally served in a Japanese
restaurant. Instead of the sweet flavour followed with delicate texture, the
eel in PUTIEN is plump and springy. I really enjoy it and was hoping for more.
Yum Yum.
Pan-fried Live Eel on Hot Plate |
PUTIEN
Live Eel Promotion
When:
9th August to 31st October 2019.
Where:
13 PUTIEN outlets, island-wide
Although
the live eel is seasonal items, you can enjoy the dishes below are the mainstay
in PUTIEN menu.
‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker - Sambal |
PUTIEN
Bian Rou Soup ($4.90). This Fujianese speciality
with more than 500 years of history. The dumpling wrapper is made from pork
meat, filled with more pork feelings. It is meaty, springy and swimming in
robust tangy broth filled with seaweed.
PUTIEN Bian Rou Soup |
‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker $14.90 – Original, Tomato & Sambal. It comes in different flavour but my pick still the original and tomato flavour. No matter which version you choose, you can be sure that each croaker is perfectly cooked.
‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker - Original |
‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker - Tomato |
Shredded Pork with Sesame Bun ($4.90 / pc, min 2 pcs).
The shredded pork is succulent, well coated with a sweet and savoury sauce. The
fried sesame bun has a crispy exterior and fluffy interior provided an irresistible
pillow to savour this delicious pork.
Shredded Pork with Sesame Bun |
Shredded Pork with Sesame Bun |
Sambal White Water Snowflakes ($14.90 for small). The white
water snowflakes vegetable is commonly found in Taiwan. It has a nice crisp and
crunchy texture. In PUTIEN, this
vegetable is fried with the fragrant sambal resulting in an aromatic and
crunchy vegetable dish.
Sambal White Water Snowflakes |
PUTIEN Style Pork Ribs ($6.50 / pc, min 2 pcs). Tender and succulent pork ribs braised with gooey sweet sauce. Keep a lookout for the surprise ingredient at the bottom of the ribs, Wai San. This root vegetable helps to thicken the gravy and balance the fattiness of the ribs.
PUTIEN Style Pork Ribs |
Stir-fried Yam ($14.90). One of 10 PUTIEN Signature
dish. Caramelised externally, yet soft and moist internally plus filled with
the delicious flavour of the yam. This time around, the plating just go up
another notch with the dry ice.
Stir-fried Yam |
PUTIEN
Lor Mee ($10.90 for small). Signature PUTIEN dish. The silky noodle, cooked
with pork belly, prawn and clam and braised with the superb pork stock. I never
miss ordering this whenever I am dining at PUTIEN.
PUTIEN Lor Mee |
PUTIEN Lor Mee |
Overall,
it was a unique experience to try the minimalist preparation of live eels in
PUTIEN. I like both ways, though I would prefer if the portion is bigger.
Cheers!!
Thank
you very much for Relish PR and PUTIEN for hosting the media tasting.
***Congratulations
to PUTIEN at Kitchener Road on receiving its 4th consecutive Michelin
One-Star Restaurant.***
Food: 7.75/10
Value: 8.5/10
Service: N/A (Tasting Invitation)
Ambiance: 7.75/10
Budget per Person: $26 - $50
PUTIEN
127
Kitchener Road
Singapore
208514
T:
+65 6295 6358
IG:
@putien_sg
OH:
Daily, 11.30 – 15.00 (LO 14.30), 17.30 – 22.00 (LO 21.30)
Menu
and Branch Location available online
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