New Plant-Based Meats Have Arrived

THE GAGGAN ANAND EXPERIENCE

Disappointed Gaggan Anand fans who were not able to book seats at his residency at Mandala Club (tickets were sold out within three hours of release in September) will be pleased to know that it has been extended until the end of March 2022. Diners will have the chance to experience new dishes by the world’s most successful Indian chef. “Starting from 12 January 2022, we will be revealing a new menu, featuring fresh variations of some signatures, and others that have been shaped by the memories and flavours the team has experienced in Singapore,” shares Gaggan. Also launching on the same day is a gastro-bar that serves as a seductive extension of Gaggan’s dining fantasy, designed for “uninhibited enjoyment of the unexpected”.

NEW PLANT-BASED MEATS HAVE ARRIVED

The alternative meat trend shows no signs of abating as seen in a slew of new plant-based products in the market. First is Impossible Pork, a ground pork substitute not unlike the famed Impossible Beef. The said taste profile of Impossible Pork: a mild, savoury flavour with balanced umami richness. It is certified gluten-free and contains no nitrates, and is reportedly best served in eats like spring rolls, meatballs and dumplings.

Then we have Good Catch, the plant-based seafood brand by US startup Gathered Foods. Singapore is its first Asian destination to experience its range of vegan seafood. Four products have been introduced – Food Service Tuna Flake, Classic-style Fish Burgers, Thaistyle Fish Cakes and New England-style Crab Cakes. All are created using the startup’s proprietary six-legume blend of non-GMO peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans and navy beans. They are on the menus via food service at partnering restaurants such as Grand Hyatt Singapore and Privé.

Lastly there is Nestle’s Harvest Gourmet. Made with non-GMO soy, the halal-certified plant-based meat range is packed with protein and fibre. Options include Ground Mince, Stir Fry Mince, Chargrilled Pieces, Sensational Burger, and Schnitzel made with natural ingredients like soy, wheat, beetroot and coconut oil.