recipe willy: Love Nutrient Putien (莆田) @ Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang.

Penang has no shortage of corking Chinese cooking but many are nevertheless excited over the word that Putien, a Michelin-starred eating theatre is coming to Penang. The scream Putien has resemblance over Putian, a coastal suburb of Fujian, China; similar what the scream suggested, the eating theatre specializes inwards offering authentic Fujian cuisine. The construct started out inwards Singapore (in twelvemonth 2000) but has since grown into an internationally recognized construct amongst closed to 50 branches inwards Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Red People's Republic of China in addition to Taiwan. Over the years, the construct has won numerous awards in addition to the nearly notable 1 existence the Michelin awards, 1 of the highest honors inwards dining... a one-Michelin star inwards the recent Michelin Guide Singapore 2016 & 2017. The construct carries agricultural create in addition to seafood straight from Putian, amongst its array of handcrafted products, Putien is commited to deliver the best it could to the foodies inwards Penang. Putien's latest add-on is located on the sixth flooring of Gurney Paragon Mall, correct adjacent to Rakuzen in addition to Sushi Zanmai.

Many Thanks to Putien for hosting us.

Iced Nanri Abalone 冰镇南日鲍 (Rm 33.90/ piece)

Iced Bitter Gourd 冰镇苦瓜 (Rm 11.90)

Ah Yuan Fragrant Herbal Chicken 阿元香草鸡 (Rm 16.90)

If y'all are novel to Putien, purpose the Top 10 Dishes every bit a guide; it features 10 signature dishes of the restaurant. Putien uses fresh Abalones from Putian, bred inwards the South Chine Sea waters, the flesh is to a greater extent than oft than non thicker in addition to meatier. It is slightly blanched inwards brine H2O in addition to hence chilled over ice; yesteryear this, non only that the natural seafood sweetness is preserved, the Abalone gets the flavor every bit well. For a lighter in addition to to a greater extent than refreshing start, teach for their Iced Bitter Gourd... sliced thinly (2 mm) in addition to served over Honey dip. The beautiful combination of sweetness in addition to bitterness tin survive dangerously addictive (also the juicy crunch).

100-second Stewed Yellow Croacker 白秒黄花鱼 (Rm 43.90/ pax)

Stir Fried Yam 酥炒芋心 (Rm 13.90 for small/ Rm 27.80 for large)

Putien Bien Rou Soup amongst Vinegar 传统扁肉汤 (Rm 9.90)

Putien Loh Mee 莆田卤面 (Rm 21.90)

Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon 兴化米粉 (Rm 21.90)

Putien marketed its Bian Rou Soup amongst aplomb in addition to nosotros appreciate the dish for its tedious making process. The dumpling peel is made of meat... simply about 1.5 kg of meat would bespeak three hours of non-stop pounding to teach inwards into fine, sparse canvas of 'dumpling skin' (also known every bit 'Yan Pi' 燕皮); the meat filling is in addition to hence wrapped using the dumpling skin.... cooked in addition to served over heart-warming broth amongst a deport upon of Vinegar. The whole combination is nearly comforting, the bite-sized Dumpling is proficient on its ain but fifty-fifty amend amongst the flavorful broth.

Almost ordered yesteryear every table, the 100-second Stewed Yellow Croacker is 1 of Putien's best sellers. The Chef cooks in addition to stews the fish inwards 100 seconds, the brusk fourth dimension allows the meat to survive cooked but inwards silky polish fashion in addition to the natural sweetness is locked within. The seasoning is minimal in addition to amongst bits of Ginger in addition to Scallions; though simple, the flavors were multi-dimensional (the seafood sweetness speaks for itself).

Tummy-fillers are Putien Loh Mee and Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon, the erstwhile 1 is cooked inwards a starchy slow-cooked meat broth in addition to topped amongst a generous sum of Seafood. Sufficient fourth dimension is given to permit the noodles to fully absorb the flavors. The latter selection feels to a greater extent than similar the local Fried Bee Hoon but Heng Hwa (兴化) is famous for its thin, fine Vermicelli Noodles hence the texture is a lot lighter on palate. All noodles are made in-house yesteryear Putien.