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Eating good and healthy food is a must no matter what the age. It leads to a more vibrant and fuller life. Let's celebrate tasty and nutritious choices all day, made all the way better with our Borges products!

Chili Chicken

Time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS
400g chicken breasts cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Borges Classic Olive Oil
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 green pepper
2 green chilies
60 g tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

STEP BY STEP
Step 1
Mix the chicken cubes with the cornstarch and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 2
Brown the chicken for a few minutes in a pan with a generous splash of Borges Classic Olive oil. Remove using a slotted spoon, leaving the oil in the pan, and set aside.

Step 3
In the same oil, brown the onion and garlic for a few minutes. Add the pepper, sliced into strips, and the chilies. Cook until the pepper softens.

Step 4
Add the tomato sauce, chili sauce and a splash of water to the pan. Cook everything over low heat for a few minutes.

Step 5
Add the chicken, mix well, add salt to taste and serve very hot. Accompany with rice or potatoes.

Today, we celebrate nearly six decades of unity, progress, and resilience that define our vibrant nation. As we reflect on our journey, let’s take pride in our achievements and the spirit that binds us together. From the bustling streets to the serene parks, our diverse cultures and shared values make Singapore a truly unique place.

Here’s to honouring our past, cherishing the present, and looking forward to a future filled with hope and promise. Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful Singapore National Day, filled with pride and celebration!

Fried Shrimp

Time: 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS
• 350 g peeled shrimp
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• 150 ml Borges Classic Oil

STEP BY STEP
Step 1
Heat the Borges Classic Oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
Drain the shrimp well, dip them in the beaten eggs (salted) and then the breadcrumbs, making sure they are well coated.

Step 3
Fry them in small batches to prevent the temperature of the oil from dropping, and move them around with a slotted spoon to keep the breading uniform. It’s also important to make sure the shrimp are entirely covered by the oil.

Step 4
Remove them from the heat and let them sit on cling wrap for a few minutes to absorb the oil.

‘Birria’ Tacos

Time: 120 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS
600 g of meat for shredding (birria)
1 clove of garlic
1 onion
1 chili
3 tomatoes
A splash of Classic oil Borges
12 corn tortillas
150 g fresh cheese
1 teaspoon spices to taste: cinnamon, oregano, marjoram, etc.

STEP BY STEP
Step 1
Brown the onion and garlic in a saucepan with plenty of Classic oil. Add the meat, chili and spices and cook everything together.

Step 2
Pour in about 700 ml of water and the tomatoes, sliced in half. Cook over medium-low heat for an hour and a half, until the meat softens. Adjust the amount of water (adding or removing) if necessary.

Step 3
Take the meat out of the pan, shred it and add it back to the sauce. Cook for a few more minutes.

Step 4
Heat the tortillas in a dry pan. Serve the meat with the tomatoes on the side, the tortillas, a bowl of cubed fresh cheese to add to the tacos, and a cup of broth to dip them in.

Step 5
Complement with pico de gallo if desired and enjoy!

Today, we come together with hearts full of appreciation for our diverse community. Let's celebrate the kaleidoscope of cultures, languages, and traditions that make us beautifully unique. It's a day to embrace our differences with laughter, understanding, and respect.

Here's to a day of unity and harmony, where every colour and creed shines bright in our shared tapestry of humanity. Happy Racial Harmony Day!

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Grandma’s chicken and rice

Time: 30 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS
1 large chicken breast
1 tablespoon Borges white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
A pinch of oregano
1 medium onion
2 cloves of garlic
200 g rice
100 g green peas
1 teaspoon turmeric
A splash of Borges extra virgin olive oil
400 ml water
Salt and pepper

STEP BY STEP
Step 1
Dice the chicken, season with salt and pepper, add the vinegar, soy sauce and oregano, and refrigerate for one hour.

Step 2
Brown the onion and garlic in a pan with a splash of extra virgin olive oil.

Step 3
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned.

Step 4
Pour in the water (preferably lukewarm) and cook the rice over medium-high heat for a few minutes.

Step 5
When the water in the rice has begun to evaporate, lower the heat, cover the pan, and continue cooking for a few more minutes. Add salt to taste if needed.

Tasty and nutritious pasta salad

Time: 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS
320 g Borges Farfalle
2 ripe tomatoes
1 medium avocado
60 g sweet corn
80 g diced feta
2 cans of tuna in olive oil

For the vinaigrette:
60 ml Borges Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

STEP BY STEP
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the instructions. Set it in the fridge until it cools.

Step 2
Add the diced tomatoes and the avocado, also diced. Mix in the corn, feta and tuna.

Step 3
For the vinaigrette, mix the extra-virgin olive oil with the apple cider vinegar, the lemon juice and the Dijon mustard.

Step 4
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and serve very cold.

Pizza pasta

Time: 40 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS
400 g cooked Borges Spaghetti
2 eggs
Salt, pepper and oregano
300 g grated mozzarella cheese
150 ml whole milk
250 g tomato sauce
1 large tomato
100 g Borges Black Whole Olives
A few leaves of fresh basil
A splash of Borges Extra Virgin Olive Oil

STEP BY STEP
Step 1
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, season with salt and pepper, and add the oregano and half the mozzarella. Add the milk, tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil and stir until all the ingredients are fully mixed. Milk can be added as much or as little as needed, to adjust the thickness of the sauce, which will largely depend on the size of the eggs and the consistency of the tomato sauce used.

Step 2
Add the spaghetti to the egg mixture. Stir well and transfer the ingredients to a baking sheet. Spread to form a very thin layer, like a round of pizza dough.

Step 3
Top with the remaining mozzarella, a few tomato slices and the sliced olives. Bake at 180 ºC for 15 minutes.

Step 4
Garnish with some basil leaves before serving.

Wishing everyone a blessed Hari Raya Haji filled with solemn reflection and joyous moments. May this occasion renew our faith, strengthen our spirit of sacrifice, and bring us closer to loved ones.

Let's embrace the solemnity of this day with hearts full of gratitude and compassion. Eid Mubarak!

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Let us honour our father's wisdom, kindness and strength on this special day. Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there!

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Spices can balance flavours, adding warmth, sweetness, or heat as needed. Their versatility allows for endless creativity in the kitchen, making every meal unique and memorable. While herbs impart freshness, aroma and much-needed bursts of flavour to dishes.

Together, herbs and spices elevate dishes from everyday sustenance to simply sensational delights. Learn more about the building blocks of flavour from our blog here: https://www.bloomconcept.com.sg/blogs/news/spice-up-your-life-and-your-food

Tamarind chicken

Time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS
4 chicken thighs, halved
80 g tamarind powder
1 chili pepper (optional)
50 ml orange juice
50 ml Borges balsamic vinegar of Modena
250 ml chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
A splash of Borges Classic olive oil

STEP BY STEP
Step 1
In a deep frying pan, sauté the tamarind powder with a splash of olive oil. Add a chili pepper to add a bit of a kick.

Step 2
Pour in the orange juice and balsamic vinegar and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.

Step 3
Add the chicken broth, cumin, salt and pepper, and cook over low heat for a few more minutes until the sauce reduces.

Step 4
Fry the chicken in a separate pan in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, remove from the heat and serve with the tamarind sauce. Accompany with a side of rice or mashed potatoes.

Broccoli with cashews

Time: 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS
1 large head of broccoli
80 g cashews
Salt and pepper
Borges Sunflower and Extra Virgin Olive Oil blended oil

STEP BY STEP
Step 1
Wash the broccoli, slice it into florets and steam for 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 2
In a deep pan with a splash of extra virgin olive oil, sauté the cashews on high heat for a few minutes.

Step 3
Add the broccoli, season with salt and pepper to taste, and sauté.

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May this special day inspire us to reflect on our own journey, to cultivate kindness towards ourselves and others, and to illuminate the path of understanding and harmony. Let's cherish the beauty of simplicity, find solace in stillness, and strive to bring light into the world through our actions.

Wishing everyone a serene and insightful Vesak Day, filled with joy, love, and spiritual growth!

Happy Vesak Day!