Winter has well and truly arrived in Shanghai. Ye Shanghai, a Michelin guide restaurant for four consecutive years has prepared a hearty seasonal menu to warm the city from the chilly weather.
Guided by traditional Chinese food therapy concepts, Ye Shanghai delectably pairs a variety of fresh and nourishing ingredients and elevates them with exquisite techniques to present a lavish winter feast that warms the body and comforts the soul.
Here a sampling of some of the chef’s seasonal recommendations:
Sweet Prawn in Cognac Carrot Dressing (RMB98)
Elevating a Chinese classic with Western brandy, creating an unique modern flavor
Arctic Surf Clam and Winged Bean (RMB98)
Appetizing, crisp and refreshing
Doubled-boiled Wild Mushrooms with Duck Soup in Steaming Pot (RMB98/person)
Rare wild mushrooms from the mountains of Yunnan are prepared with duck, resulting in a delicate and delicious broth that delivers nourishment for this winter, served in a hand-made steaming pot
Steamed Pork with Preserved Vegetables “Sushi” (RMB78/3 pcs)
Have you seen anything that shakes up the tradition like steamed pork sushi? Ye Shanghai’s Executive Chef reinvents the classic steamed pork with preserved vegetables and turns it into a special sushi by wrapping rice around the pork
Stir-fried Goat Tenderloin with Mushrooms (RMB328)
The tender and silky goat tenderloin is stir-fried with Yunnan mushrooms. This seasonal nutritious dish features unique fragrance from the mushrooms and a strong aroma from the goat tenderloin
Australian Marbled Beef in Sour Soup (RMB298)
The appetizing and nourishing sour soup combined with the chef’s selection of Australian marbled beef takes the classic delicacy to a whole new level
Braised Sea Cucumber with Minced Pork in Garlic Chilli Sauce (RMB 268/person)
Winter classic sea cucumber braised with a rich pork-based sauce, served with noodles. The chef’s interesting combination that boasts skillful techniques will take your taste buds to heaven
Braised Taizhou Yellow Croaker (RMB518)
The umami-rich flavors of the seasonal Taizhou yellow croaker are brought out by the chef’s masterful cooking skills
Braised Spring Vegetable and Winter Bamboo Shoots with Clams (RMB88)
Seasonal spring vegetables (chun cai) and winter bamboo shoots are must-trys this winter. Seasonality of the fresh vegetables paired with the rich flavors of the succulent clams require just delicate seasoning to shine through
Braised Winter Bamboo Shoot and Wheat Gluten (RMB118)
With aromatic, sublime flavors and nutritious qualities, the Braised Bamboo Shoots with Wheat Gluten is a Jiangnan classic in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shang cuisine
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[All images courtesy of Ye Shanghai]
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