{"id":1392,"date":"2011-06-26T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2011-06-26T00:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/muzlimbuzz.sg\/?p=1392"},"modified":"2011-07-04T15:46:05","modified_gmt":"2011-07-04T07:46:05","slug":"sides-at-swensens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyislam.sg\/muslimbuzz\/sides-at-swensens\/","title":{"rendered":"Sides at Swensen’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

I particularly recall fond childhood memories at the former Swensen’s\u00a0branch at Changi\u00a0Airport Terminal 2. Yes, the one with the indoor playground at their doorstep. Parents seated at dinner tables, with their heads outstretched occasionally to look out for their kids monkeying around at the play area. Swensen’s was the chosen venue for\u00a0when parents get a fatter paycheck or strictly for birthdays only\u00a0because it had Fish & Chips and Banana Split – which were the luxuries then.<\/p>\n

Swensen’s today\u00a0is a far cry from being a\u00a0mere Fish & Chips and\u00a0Banana Split <\/em>restaurant.<\/em> Being a synonymous household name means\u00a0they’re constantly expanding their already wide array of Western, Asian and Dessert selections to suit\u00a0our expanding appetite. You get seriously spoilt for choice when you’re seated holding up the 14-odd paged menu; focusing mainly on the Main Course <\/em>and Sundaes & Sweet Treats <\/em>pages. Probably needs\u00a0about an\u00a0hour to browse from cover to cover.<\/p>\n

You’d think to yourself – hmm now, that\u00a0Breaded Chicken Meuniere\u00a0is definitely a must-have\u00a0and mmmm, wash it down with a generous serving of Frosted Chocolate Malt<\/em>. And as you flip the menu to look at other food selections, Mr Waiter comes by with a warm smile and\u00a0utters an amicable\u00a0“Hi Sir, may I take your order now?” Your order gets noted, it gets transmitted to the kitchen and… that’s when you start flipping to look at the sides.<\/p>\n

And by then, you’ll think you’d be too full to add on\u00a0the side orders. Swensen’s sides are severely under-rated, honest<\/em>! Here are\u00a0the 4 M’s\u00a0in that page of 12 sides that never fail <\/strong>to make it into\u00a0my order list:<\/p>\n

Meatballs in Black Pepper Sauce<\/h2>\n

The dish is pretty self explanatory – succulent\u00a0chicken with beef meatballs basking in richly seasoned black pepper sauce with a good dollop of kid-friendly mash.<\/p>\n

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Dare\u00a0you say no to meatballs?<\/p>\n

Deep-fried Mushrooms<\/h2>\n

I had tried incessantly to recreate this delish\u00a0pop-it-in-your-mouths, but they’ll never turn out just like Swensen’s. Hot and tender shiitake mushroom in a light crisp coating of batter, dipped in trusty ole tartar sauce.\u00a0The initial audible crunch of batter, a whiff of earthy mushroom aroma; and as you sink your teeth in\u00a0further, feel the velvety texture of the shiitake, rolling around your mouth with tangy hints of sour tartar.<\/p>\n

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Mmm!\u00a0Definitely a winner, this one!<\/p>\n

Mozarella Cheese Sticks<\/h2>\n

There is nothing more sinfully gratifying than\u00a0stringing warm mozarella cheese.
\nAnd when you break into these fried crisp mozarella cheese sticks, you get just that – warm ooze of pale yellow goodness!<\/p>\n

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*Gasps* Bet your jaw just dropped and your salivary glands just went on overdrive, right there.<\/p>\n

Baked Mussels<\/h2>\n

Still on the topic of cheese, though this time baked – are piping hot green mussels\u00a0under a veneer of cheese and cream and all things magical. The shield of cheese steams mussel on the inside so you get to savour the\u00a0enticing mix of salty cheese\u00a0and sweetness from the tender mussel.<\/p>\n

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Use a fork to nudge the base of the shell to loosen the cheesy crusts and slowly slide the\u00a0whole mollusc into your mouth. Your tastebuds would flip in excitement, I promise!<\/p>\n

4 M’s – Meatballs, Mushroom, Mozarella\u00a0and Mussels that are definite Must-haves in your next Swensen’s order! Be sure to make some space in your tummy for it!<\/p>\n

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Suhaila Mahat<\/strong><\/p>\n

Suhaila is a self-professed Food addict who loves the idea of having something that you can ogle, taste, make, share and love, all at once. She scribbles her quest for finding the perfect food places and recipes on her blog,\u00a0Countless Plates<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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