Sunday 16 December 2012 from 1300-1900 hours. Location Nieuwmarkt Amsterdam. Public event. No entrance fee.
More info please visit the organizer facebook site:
Read on Asian Food Festival Amsterdam
“Chinatown Amsterdam:
We are very excited to present to you once again, Flavours Of Singapore at the Asian Food Festival!
From the good people at Flavours of Singapore:
“This year at the Asian Food Festival stand, we will be presenting a touch of the multi ethnic culture from Singapore. Taste our Golden net bread with the delicious stewed beef topped with our twisted vegetables pickles and for desserts our Singapore kuihs.
Flavours Of Singapore is the host of the first authentic Singapore Cooking Workshop in The Netherlands. Rosie G. is the initiator of this unique concept, as she brings the Singapore kitchen to The Netherlands. With interesting and cozy workshops Rosie stole the heart of the people in The Netherlands. Her enthusiastic style of coaching combined with her great knowledge of Asian food, the Singapore kitchen in particular, makes every workshop a fantastic experience. Flavours Of Singapore organizes workshops for the public in their Open Registration workshops, Group workshops and Company Teambuilding as well. Visit the website : www.flavoursofsingapore.nl for more info.
Follow us on our Facebook page about food, drinks, recipes and all there is to know about Asian food. “Like” our facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FlavoursOfSingapore
For the adventurous and those who enjoy cooking, join our community of chefs and hobby cooks, share recipes or cook from the collection of their recipes at www.foodrecipes.eu
Till then see you at the festival!”
How to get to Asian Food Festival in Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam?
Pand met de klok aan de zuidzijde van de Nieuwmarkt
De Nieuwmarkt is een plein in het centrum van Amsterdam, tussen de Geldersekade en de Kloveniersburgwal. Het grenst in het noorden aan de Zeedijk en in het zuiden aan de Sint Antoniesbreestraat en vormt het middelpunt van de Nieuwmarktbuurt.
Centraal staat de monumentale Waag. Rondom het plein liggen monumentale panden, veel horecagelegenheden, een politiebureau, een supermarkt en het wooncomplex voor ouderen, De Flesseman.
De Nieuwmarkt grenst aan de Wallen en aan Chinatown. Omdat de Nieuwmarktbuurt, met name op de Zeedijk, veel Chinese inwoners en bedrijven kent, zijn de straatnaambordjes in de omgeving zowel in het Nederlands als in Chinese karakters uitgevoerd. (from wiki)
Verkeer en vervoer
Bij metrostation Nieuwmarkt stoppen de lijnen 51, 53 en 54.
If you are coming from outside Amsterdam and wish to take the tram from Central Station, take tram 51, 53, 54 and stop at tram line Nieuwmarkt. It is easy to find where the festival is because it is at a square (plein) beside the monument Waag.
Or
Use the Park + Ride where you park your car for a a very low fee per day a few euros and get a free public transport ride. Please read (in english : http://www.iamsterdam.com/en-GB/experience/plan-your-trip/getting-around/parking/park-and-ride)
(Park + Ride in dutch: http://www.centrumparkeren.nl/amsterdam/pr)
Or park in neighbourhood outside the ring of Amsterdam because most of the time it is free and then take the tram.
A real life experience write up by a blogger on her experience during the cooking workshop.
Read sweetsourspicy blog on her experience in Flavours Of Singapore workshop.
Dear All,
These are the dates for our Open Registration Cooking Workshops for 2013. We have included new menus which are sure to whet your appetite. Our new menus which are already online are Dim Sum Specials, Asian High Tea, Singapore Favourites 1, Asian Streetfood.
Go to “Open Registration Workshop” or “Open Inschrijving” to book. See you there!
Workshops Year 2013
- 26 January, Saturday 1500-1900 hours : Singapore Streetfood 1 €63 pp
- 17 February, Sunday, 1500-1900 hours : Thai Delights 1 €63 pp
- 24 February, Sunday, 1300-1600 hours : Asian High Tea €59 pp * new menu
- 9 March, Saturday 1300-1600 hours : Dim Sum Specials €59 pp * new menu
- 23 March , Saturday 1500-1900 hours: Singapore Streetfood 2 €63 pp
- 13 April, saturday 1500-1900 hours : Singapore Streetfood 1 €63 pp ( few places left)
- 27 April, Saturday 1500-1900 hours : Singapore Favourites 1 €63 pp * new menu (few places left)
- 12 May , Sunday 1500-1900 hours : Singapore Streetfood 2 €63 pp
- 1 June, Saturday 1500-1900 hours : Singapore Streetfood 2 €63 pp
- 30 June, Sunday 1300-1700 hours: Dim Sum Specials €59 pp (few places left)
- 18 August, Sunday 1500-1900 hours: Singapore Streetfood 1 €63 pp
- 31 August, Saturday 1500-1900 hours: Asian Streetfood €59 pp *new menu new date soon
Description of the menus:
ASIAN HIGH TEA
Menu: Kuih Pie Tee, Lo Ma Gai, Pancakes with Crispy Duck, Sago Gula Melaka
Is there anything more satisfying than cooking your very own Asian High Tea? Once you learn these delicious food, surprise your family and friends and invite them to your own homemade yummy treats. They will love it! An opportunity not to be missed as these treats are either sold in restaurants and Kuih Pie Tee is not even available in The Netherlands. Learn these 5 Asian High Tea recipes: Kuih Pie Tee also known as Top Hats a Nonya Kuih delicacy with crisp elegant mould skin and fresh vegetarian fillings. This recipe can also be served as Hors d’oeuvre in a party. Then we will continue to make Lo Ma Gai a classic savoury dim sum dish. Lo Ma Gai is also called steamed sticky rice filled with chicken and wrap in lotus leaf. Then we proceed with making Pancakes with Crispy Duck. Make your own dough, roll and cook your pancake with the crispy duck. Last but not least, Sago Gula Melaka which is a dessert sago pudding with coconut and sweet caramel like syrup. Come on, join us and after cooking, we can savour these yummy treats! Note: There are chicken, duck and vegetables in this menu.
DIM SUM SPECIALS
Menu: Har Gow, Siew Mai, Fried Wontons, Vegetarian Dumpling, Bapao
Dim Sum refers to small bite-sized Chinese food. In our special workshop menu, we have included 5 favourites like, Har Gow a steamed shrimp dumplings that are transparent, smooth and delicious. Siew Mai a traditional chinese dumpling in which we use chicken as fillings. Fried Wontons, a crispy fried dumpling which is so addictive. Once you taste it, you will want more. Next is Vegetarian Dumpling and the last is Bapao , a steam silky bun filled with red bean paste.
Note: There are shrimp/prawn, chicken, vegetables in this menu.
SINGAPORE FAVOURITES 1
Menu: Hainanese Chicken Rice, Soup, Vegetables, Prawn Fritters, Coconut Pudding
The main dish is a popular food among Singaporeans, the Hainanese Chicken rice. It is a dish of chinese origin. Hainanese chicken rice is often considered as the “national dish” of Singapore. This dish is served with side dishes such as soup and vegetables. As appetizer you’ll learn to make cucur udang which is prawn fritters and for dessert a typical local coconut pudding. A workshop not to be missed!
Note: There are chicken and prawn in this menu.
SINGAPORE STREETFOOD 1
Menu: Singapore Chili Crab, Curry Puff, Seafood Horfun Noodles, Kuih Bakar.
Food and eating is a national pastime in Singapore. And Singapore is famous for its food. Seeking out those popular dishes from Singapore and cook it yourself? In this menu, you will learn to cook the famous talked about national dish Singapore Chili Crab, Seafood Horfun Noodles in thick gravy, the all time local favourite snack pastry Curry Puff filled with potatoes and last but not least for dessert an oven baked traditional Singapore Malay Kuih Bakar (loosely translated as “baked cake”). Don’t miss this mouth watering food!
Note: There are seafood in this menu. The crab in the dish Singapore Chili Crab cannot be substituted. There is no pork in this menu.
SINGAPORE STREETFOOD 2
Menu: Otak-Otak, Kuih Dadar, Roti Kirai/Jala, Coriander Chicken Curry with spiced lime yoghurt.
When we think of street food or hawker food or food court in Singapore it’s all about good food and Singapore is known as a food paradise. In this menu, you will learn how to make the famous local food known as Otak-Otak which is made of fish and spices wrap in banana leaf a secret recipe, Roti Kirai or Roti Jala “net bread”, a special Coriander Chicken Curry with spiced lime yoghurt and for the sweet ending Kuih Dadar, a soft rolled pandan crepe filled with sweet coconut. It’s addictively delicious!
Note: There is fish in the ingredients for Otak-Otak. This cannot be substituted. If you are a vegetarian and can take seafood, the Coriander Chicken Curry can be replaced with seafood or vegetarian substitutes. There is no pork in this menu.
ASIAN STREETFOOD
Menu: Vietnamese Spring Roll, Singapore Laksa Noodles, Thai Pandan Chicken, Coconut & Tapioca Pearl with Mango
Food is one of the most enjoyable treats for travellers in Asia. Look no further as we bring to you the culinary journey in Asia right here with 4 interesting dishes which you can learn at the workshop. From fresh Vietnamese spring rolls, popular delicious coconut spice broth Singapore Laksa noodles , Thai marinated chicken wrap in pandan (screwpine) leaf and the exotic Malaysian coconut tapioca pearls with mango.
A culinary adventure of 4 beautiful countries in one menu. A big feast on a table which you can surprise your family and friends.
Note: There are prawns, seafood, dried shrimps and chicken in this menu.