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SHKP Club brings its members the "8 Anti-Pandemic Nutrients" delicacies from SHKP hotels to tackle the pandemic together

In this anti-pandemic period, whether you choose to dine-in, get a takeaway, have food delivery service, or stay at home to cook, wholesome foods are believed to be your first choice. SHKP Club has partnered with four of Sun Hung Kai Properties' (SHKP) hotels, arranging their chefs to have dish demonstration and introduce different cooking techniques. You will be able to learn more about the nutritious foods and recipes for the "8 Anti-Pandemic Nutrients" delicacies. A range of member dining offers are available at these hotels too. We have also invited Leslie Chan, Registered Dietitian (UK) to provide information on these eight immunity-enhancing nutrients together with various dietary advice. We hope that this encourages everyone to maintain a healthy body, and build healthy lifestyles and harmonious familial bonds in the spirit of "Loving Home in Harmony". Please click here to watch the demonstration video and download recipes here. You can then follow along to make these healthy dishes for your loved ones to strengthen immunity.

Hawaiian Papaya, Snow Fungus, Snow Bird's Nest, Almond, Double-boiled by Di King Heen
"8 Anti-Pandemic Nutrients": Vitamin A + Carotene + Lycopene

Leslie's tips for eating well

Nutritional compositions

  • Papaya is an orange-red fruit, which is a rich source of carotene and lycopene. Carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the body, and like lycopene, it can strengthen immunity.

  • Absorbing vitamin A, a fat-soluble nutrient in the form of carotene, from vegetables (e.g. papaya) helps reduce an excessive fat intake.

  • The fats found in almonds are predominantly polyunsaturated fats, and moderate supplementation can lower blood cholesterol.

The secret to a healthy diet

  • Ripe papaya’s natural sugars can be used for seasoning. Its dietary fibre helps control blood sugar levels.

  • Eating raw papaya may cause an itchy throat due to its high protease content. Cooking papaya can break this enzyme down and avoid discomfort when eating.

Sharing by Ricky Kong, Royal Plaza Hotel's Chinese Culinary Director

Dish highlight

  • Right amount of sweetness for the whole family to enjoy.

Cooking techniques

  • Do not cook a ripe papaya for a long time.

  • The ideal proportion for almond milk is - apricot kernels: water = 1:2

Food facts

  • Hawaiian papayas have a sweet flavour, and a yellow coloured skin indicates that the flesh is ripe. You should consume it within 1 to 2 days of purchase. Papaya gets a sweeter taste when its middle part is large.

  • Soft-fleshed fruits (e.g. mangoes) should usually be stir-fried, and can be cooked down into a sauce; Harder-fleshed fruits (e.g. lychees) can hold up to heat for a longer time.

SHKP Club member privileges
From now until 30 June 2020, members can enjoy an 18%* discount on the a la carte menu for lunch and dinner at Di King Heen, Royal Plaza Hotel. Please click here for details, terms and conditions. Besides, members are entitled to a 15% discount on Royal Plaza Hotel’s Exquisite Cuisine Takeaway and Delivery by using promotion code "SHKPC15" to place order and presenting SHKP Club membership card when picking up the food. Please click here for details, terms and conditions.

Di King Heen
Address: Level 3, Royal Plaza Hotel, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon
Reservation: (852) 2622 6161
Website: www.royalplaza.com.hk

Stewed Beef Brisket with Tomato by Le Soleil Vietnamese Restaurant
"8 Anti-Pandemic Nutrients": Iron + Zinc + Carotene + Lycopene

Leslie's tips for eating well

Nutritional compositions

  • Beef is rich in iron and zinc. Both are important nutrients for the immune system.

  • The haem iron in beef is more easily absorbed by the body than iron found in plant-based ingredients. When combined with an adequate quantity of vitamins, zinc can alleviate respiratory infectious symptoms such as sneezing and nasal congestion.

  • Tomatoes contain lycopene and natural carotene, which enhances your immune system.

The secret to a healthy diet

  • Serving the dish with whole grain rice can achieve a better nutritional balance.

  • Lycopene is mainly stored at the skin of tomatoes. Be reminded to keep the tomato’s skin when cooking for an effective absorption for lycopene.

  • Use garlic for cooking whenever possible as it is bactericidal and advantageous to immunity.

Sharing by Vietnamese Chef Do Thi Thuy Linh, Le Soleil Vietnamese Restaurant, The Royal Garden

Dish highlight

  • Soft beef brisket with rich tomatoes having perfect sweet and sour flavours.

Cooking techniques

  • After stewing the beef brisket for around 40 minutes, add the seasonings and continue to cook for a further 30 minutes, to ensure that the meat is tender.

  • Freshly blended tomato sauce makes the dish more aromatic, while sliced tomatoes enrich the texture.

  • Stir-frying the diced shallots and garlic quickly makes them more fragrant.

Food facts

  • High quality tomatoes are plump and ruddy coloured.

  • Fresh beef is also ruddy coloured. Recommend using beef brisket that has half fat and half lean meat.

  • Adding Thai basil, citronella, lemongrass and chili to the recipe for more Vietnamese flavours.

SHKP Club member privileges
From now until 31 May 2020, members can enjoy a 20%* off on the a la carte menu at Le Soleil Vietnamese Restaurant at The Royal Garden. Please click here for details, terms and conditions.

Le Soleil Vietnamese Restaurant
Address: 3rd Floor, The Royal Garden, 69 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Reservation: (852) 2733 2033
Website: www.rghk.com.hk

Pineapple Sweet and Sour Lion's Mane Mushrooms by Jade Pavilion
"8 Anti-Pandemic Nutrients": Oligosaccharides + Vitamin C

Leslie's tips for eating well

Nutritional compositions

  • Lion's Mane mushrooms contain oligosaccharides, which helps improve intestinal immunity. Oligosaccharides do not lose their nutritional values when being heated during cooking.

  • Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C that enhances immunity and reduces symptoms of respiratory discomfort.

The secret to a healthy diet

  • Using kitchen paper to absorb excess oils from fried foods can make them lighter and healthier.

  • Adding other fruits (e.g. kiwifruit) helps increase your intake of vitamin C and dietary fibre.

Sharing by William Lam Tung Ming, Royal Park Hotel's Chinese Restaurant Executive Chef

Dish highlight

  • Lion's Mane mushrooms are tender with an appetising sweet and sour sauce. This dish is suitable for both meat eaters and vegetarians.

Cooking techniques

  • Lightly frying pineapple brings out its sweetness. Avoiding using ripe pineapple as the fruit will become too soft during cooking and the overall texture of the dish will be affected.

  • Coating foods in a thin layer of batter for deep frying provides a crispier texture.

  • When Lion's Mane mushrooms are served with Chinese yam, wolfberries, figs and dried fish maw for soup, the freshness of mushrooms can be brought out.

Food facts

  • Premium Lion's Mane mushrooms are golden yellow and springy in texture. Having holes on the surface means they may be infested with insects.

  • Pears, dragon fruits and strawberries are also suitable for this dish.

  • Sweet and sour sauce is also a good pairing for shrimp balls or chicken.

SHKP Club member privileges
From now until 30 June 2020, members can enjoy up to 15%* discount on the la carte menu for lunch and dinner at Royal Park Hotel's Jade Pavilion. Please click here for details, terms and conditions. Besides, members are entitled to a 15% discount on Royal Park Hotel’s Exquisite Cuisine Takeaway and Delivery by using promotion code "SHKPC15" to place order and presenting SHKP Club membership card when picking up the food. Please click here for details, terms and conditions.

Jade Pavilion
Address: Level 2, Royal Park Hotel, 8 Pak Hok Ting Street, Shatin
Reservation: (852) 2694 3939
Website: www.royalpark.com.hk

Miso Soup-Bathed Salmon Fillet with Soba Noodles by Café Lido
"8 Anti-Pandemic Nutrients": Vitamin D

Leslie's tips for eating well

Nutritional compositions

  • Vitamin D in salmon is an important element in maintaining the immune system.

  • Poaching salmon helps preserve the Omega-3 unsaturated fats which promote cardiovascular health

  • Miso is rich in glutamate, providing energy for intestinal cells and boosting immunity.

  • Soba noodles have twice as much fibre as plain noodles, which stimulates probiotic growths in the gut and improves intestinal health.

The secret to a healthy diet

  • The human body can make vitamin D when exposed to the right amount of sunlight. You can also eat more fatty fish (e.g. mackerel, sardines) or have more fortified foods, such as breakfast cereals, milk, plant-based spreads and orange juice, added with vitamin D, to absorb more nutrients.

  • Adding kombu, marmoreal mushrooms or shredded wood ear fungus as side dishes can increase your fibre intake. This helps balance your protein intake between meat and vegetables.

Sharing by Kent Chow, Royal View Hotel's Executive Chef

Dish highlight

  • The dish gets a delicate and umami flavour, and is easy to prepare and suitable for all-ages.

Cooking techniques

  • Always cooking fresh salmon on a low heat to preserve its smooth texture.

  • Remember to adjust cooking times according to the size of the fish fillet.

  • Seasoning the noodle water with salt when cooking helps cook the noodles more evenly and makes them tastier.

Food facts

  • Fresh salmon fillets are orange-red in colour, with an oily and glossy appearance. Suggest buying Norwegian salmon at Japanese shops selling sashimi and sushi.

  • White miso tastes sweeter since it is fermented by poaching, and has a lower salt content than red miso.

  • Either fresh, soft tofu or packaged tofu can be used as both are convenient and fast choices.

SHKP Club member privileges
From now until 30 June 2020, members can enjoy a 20% discount* on the afternoon tea set at Café Lido at Royal View Hotel. Please click here for details, terms and conditions. Besides, members are entitled to a 15% discount on Royal View Hotel’s Exquisite Cuisine Takeaway and Delivery by using promotion code "SHKPC15" to place order and presenting SHKP Club membership card when picking up the food. Please click here for details, terms and conditions.

Café Lido
Address: Level 2, Royal View Hotel, 353 Castle Peak Road, Ting Kau, Tsuen Wan
Reservation: (852) 3716 2898
Website: www.royalview.com.hk

Notes:
Above nutritional information is provided by Registered Dietitian (UK) Leslie Chan. Leslie graduated from the Food and Nutritional Sciences Department at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, before transferring to Leeds Metropolitan University in Britain to study Nutrition and Dietetics, where he officially became a Registered Dietitian (UK) and subsequently obtained a Master's Degree in Primary Health Care.

Pictures are representative only.

8 Anti-Pandemic Nutrients: Carotene, Lycopene, Iron, Oligosaccharides, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D
Hawaiian Papaya, Snow Fungus, Snow Bird's Nest, Almond, Double-boiled
Ricky Kong, Royal Plaza Hotel's Chinese Culinary Director
Stewed Beef Brisket with Tomato
Vietnamese Chef Do Thi Thuy Linh, Le Soleil Vietnamese Restaurant, The Royal Garden
Pineapple Sweet and Sour Lion's Mane Mushrooms
William Lam Tung Ming, Royal Park Hotel's Chinese Restaurant Executive Chef
Miso Soup-Bathed Salmon Fillet with Soba Noodles
Kent Chow, Royal View Hotel's Executive Chef
Leslie Chan, Registered Dietitian (UK)