April 2019

Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival With Michelin-starred Exclusive Handmade Abalone Sticky Rice Dumpling

Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with a sumptuous interpretation of the classic style sticky rice dumpling, hand crafted by The Peninsula ’s Michelin-starred culinary team. Back in popular demand following its introduction in 2018, The Peninsula Shanghai exclusive handmade abalone sticky rice dumpling is an authentic rendition of Hong Kong classic prepared with world-class gastronomic techniques.

The exclusive handmade abalone sticky rice dumpling is a triumph of Chef Tony Chan of two Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Yi Long Court. With over 20 years in the industry, Chef Chan combines an intimate knowledge of his ancestral cuisine and the superlative standards of luxury gastronomy to reimagine timeless dishes that epitomize culinary heritage of Hong Kong and southern .

Each exclusive handmade abalone sticky rice dumpling is crafted with premium, hand-selected ingredients to guarantee the essence of flavour and fragrance stipulated by the key principles of Hong Kong cuisine. The robust flavours of pork belly and dried scallop, free-range salted egg yolk and are combined with the earthiness of mushrooms, sweetness of Chinese chestnut and sweetness of fresh lotus seed and shelled mung beans. Each dumpling is crowned with four premium quality dried abalone – a distinguished Hong Kong delicacy. Cradled within a body of delicately perfumed Chinese glutinous rice and preserved in an aromatic lotus and bamboo leaf wrap, each artfully constructed Yi Long Court exclusive handmade abalone sticky rice dumpling is a symphony of flavour and aromas. Traditional handmade abalone sticky rice dumpling with two premium quality dried abalone will also be available to cater for larger parties and banquets featuring an already abundant array of rich festive dishes and Cantonese delicacies.

Available to enjoy at Yi Long Court or for purchase at The Peninsula Boutique in two sizes, the exclusive handmade abalone sticky rice dumpling and traditional handmade abalone sticky rice dumplings are poised to become the centrepiece of the family dining table this Dragon Boat Festival. Two version of handmade abalone sticky rice dumpling will also be available on The Peninsula Shanghai’s Mini Program and Weidian.

The Yi Long Court exclusive handmade abalone sticky rice dumpling and traditional handmade abalone sticky rice dumplings are priced at RMB 488 and RMB 368 respectively. Vouchers are available from 6 May, 2019. Yi Long Court sticky rice dumplings are handmade and released in limited batches.

For more information, please contact at +86 (21) 2327 6742 or email [email protected]

About The Peninsula Shanghai Located on the historic riverside Bund, The Peninsula Shanghai pays homage to Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s, and recreates the look and feel of this glamorous era when the city was fêted as “The Paris of the East”. The Peninsula Shanghai features 235 comfortable guest rooms and suites commanding city and garden views, three restaurants – Yi Long Court for fine Cantonese dining, Sir Elly’s serving modern European cuisine, and The Lobby offering The Peninsula’s famed Afternoon Tea – plus the maritime- themed Compass Bar and nightly dancing at the timeless Salon de Ning. In addition to the hotel, the complex is comprised of The Peninsula Residences, a shopping arcade featuring 23 luxury brands and, as of April 2017, the stunning nationally-protected heritage site of No.1 Waitanyuan – the former British Consulate and gardens.

The Peninsula Shanghai offers guests a suite of rejuvenating massage and wellness therapies at The Peninsula Spa. The Peninsula Arcade is home to more than 25 deluxe international brand stores, and The Peninsula Boutique stocks a wide range of branded Peninsula merchandise and gourmet treats. The Peninsula Shanghai also offers two deluxe city touring options: an exquisitely appointed Azimut 47 private yacht for breakfast or sunset cruises on the Huangpu River, and two MINI Cooper S Clubman cars provide chauffeured guided tours and shopping trips in Shanghai.

Committed to excellence and innovation, The Peninsula Shanghai has garnered internationally acclaimed recognition for its services and facilities. The hotel was awarded Asia’s Best City Hotel in 2016 for the second consecutive year by industry-leading US publication Travel + Leisure while Sir Elly's and Yi Long Court were awarded one and two Michelin stars respectively by the inaugural edition of Michelin Guide Shanghai – the only hotel in mainland China with two Michelin-starred restaurants simultaneously.

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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula , The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula , and The Peninsula Manila. Projects under development include The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Istanbul and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand;

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