SINGAPORE, July 2018 – In a city of contrasts where culinary adventures await at every turn, adventure seekers and foodies alike can gear up for a whirlwind of thrills as PastaMania launches two new dishes, Spicy Creamy Otak-Otak and Thai Style Aglio Seafood. Inspired by the exotic flavours of Southeast Asia, the mouth-watering concoctions delve into Penang’s fiery spices and the rich, piquant flavours of Thailand, tantalizing the taste buds with a kaleidoscope of flavours.
"We are very excited to introduce the award-winning dishes from this year’s Chef Creations Challenge to our menu."
--- Roy Chua, Head Chef, Product Development and QA of PastaMania ---
Synonymous with PastaMania’s fusion menu, the Spicy Creamy Otak-Otak and Thai Style Aglio Seafood trace back to the origins of Italian and Asian cuisine, blending in a perfect fusion that transcends traditional culinary borders. Innovatively created by Chef Luth and Mu Yang, the East-meets-West dishes are a unique amalgamation of modern techniques and creativity using all-time seafood classics - stealing the spotlight at the Seafood Fusion-themed annual Chef Creations Challenge 2018, with a medley of flavours brimming with cultural diversity.
The spread of aromatic ingredients that goes into each pasta dish...
Taking the menu to new heights with a taste of nostalgia, the Spicy Creamy Otak-Otak is a savoury treat to the palate. Tossed in a velvety-smooth cream sauce, the al dente pasta sends a burst of smoky-fish flavour before sweet notes of coconut milk and the spicy, garlicky flavour of belacan (spicy dried shrimp paste) enter the fray on the back-palate.
Inspired by the classic Pad Thai recipe, the Thai Style Aglio Seafood captures the vibrant flavours of Thailand in a host of condiments - fish sauce, tamarind paste and basil leaves - giving the Italian classic a refreshing lift. Topped with generous chunks of seafood and crispy bacon bits, the dish packs a flavourful punch.
"We pride ourselves on creating innovative dishes with wholesome ingredients, and the Spicy Creamy Otak-Otak by Chef Luth, representative from PastaMania at FairPrice Hub, and Thai Style Aglio Seafood by Mu Yang, representative from PastaMania at Causeway Point, are a fitting tribute to PastaMania’s contemporary take on classic Italian recipes."
--- Roy Chua ---
Organized by PastaMania, the annual Chef Creations challenge invites representatives from their outlets in Singapore to create a new dish according to a theme. This year, the Seafood Fusion-themed challenge received a submission of 24 recipes and six chefs were selected for the final challenge. The challenge was judged and scored by a panel of five judges - Jeremy Cheok, Chef and Co-founder of Garang Grill by New Ubin Seafood; Bruno Gillet, Chef and Production Manager at Kuhlbarra; Roy Chua, Head Chef, Product Development and QA of PastaMania; and two customers from PastaMania. Watch the six chefs battle in the final round of cookout, with their Seafood Fusion creations to a panel of five judges here.
Chef Mu Yang cooking the Thai Style Aglio Seafood Pasta with his special blended sauce...
Chef Luth scoured several markets to find the most delicious otak for his Spicy Creamy Otak-Otak Pasta...
Customers can look forward to the two new dishes of Spicy Creamy Otak-Otak and Thai Style Aglio Seafood, now available at all PastaMania outlets.
Price is $13.90 a la carte. There will be a $1 discount when customers order through the COMMONS Sg app using promo code ‘CC1OFF’.
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About PastaMania
PastaMania is the largest Italian casual dining chain in Singapore with over 50 stores in eight countries. Established in 1998, the brand offers affordable authentic Italian cuisine with remarkable ambient modelled after the Italian piazza concept. In PastaMania, only “in-house PastaMania” brand of whole-peeled Roma tomatoes from Italy are approved and used worldwide. PastaMania farms and produces their tomato sauce in the northern part of Italy; and before shipping out for consumption, go through an intensive quality control process to assure product quality. PastaMania is committed to serving fresh and quality ingredients, while making it available and accessible every day to everyone.
Headquartered in Singapore, PastaMania also has a presence in Malaysia, China, Brunei, Kuwait, Myanmar, United Arab Emirates and Egypt. PastaMania has won numerous accolades, including ‘Franchisor of the Year’ and ‘That’s Shanghai Best Italian Casual Dining Restaurant Award’ just to name a few. PastaMania is part of Commonwealth Retail Concepts Pte Ltd whose wholly owned brands also include Swissbake, Kraftwich by Swissbake, Zac Butchery, portopantry and Commons. For more information, visit: www.pastamania.com.sg.
PastaMania is available on delivery at www.pastamaniadelivery.sg and all delivery food app providers (Deliveroo, FoodPanda, GrabFood, Honest Bee).
