5 Asian Fusion Food Ideas for a Wedding Lunch
2017-11-27

Looking for menu ideas for your wedding lunch? Singapore is a land of food, you will definitely not run out of ideas. Besides the traditional wedding banquet dishes, consider spicing up your menu with these Asian fusion entrée ideas here!

Dim Sum

We all love the variety and craftsmanship that we enjoy with classic dim sum. Your guests will definitely love this cuisine! Ask guests in advance about any dietary restrictions and plan vegetarian bites as an alternative. Add brightness to the palate with fruits in dumplings; pear and beef would be an excellent choice. If you lean more towards savoury favourites, go green with chives. For steamed pork bun lovers, intensify the pork flavour with hot chilli and mango.

Singaporean Curry Laksa

Elevate this outstanding local dish with fresh ingredients and a flavour profile just as harmonious as the happy couple. This is a perfect entrée for a wedding with a lot of out-of-town guests to give them a unique experience that leaves a greater impression than a postcard from Singapore. This spicy noodle soup is perfect for any wedding and will be a great dish for couples who loves their local food and seafood. A mouthful of the seafood and spices will make guests experience the undeniable richness of cultural fusion. The rice noodles soak up the rich, coconut broth and is the perfect match for a cool salad and assorted fruit.

Noodles

Rice noodle dishes are easy to execute for catering and are used to create amazing, versatile dishes. You can stick to classics that everyone already loves, or ask for an elevated flavour and let the chefs work their magic. If you love sea and land, pork and shrimp are the perfect proteins to shine at a wedding lunch. Create a twist by spicing things up with a dynamic trio of curry, ginger and garlic.  Accent this noodle dish by garnishing it with scallions and green and red bell peppers.

Fried Rice

Show your guests some love and spice up the plate with phenomenal fried rice. This simple dish can make a stand out lunch with high quality proteins that creates the perfect flavour and balance. Chicken and shrimp are game changers in any meal. Pair these with a blend of garlic, ginger, hot chili and coconut for a deliciously satisfying lunch. Show creativity with vegetable selection and feel free to branch out from typical choices. For an extra delicious fried rice, use great texture like cashews, bamboo or bean sprouts to keep every bite interesting.

Barbecue

Bring an innovative flair to your lunch designed with your favourite selections of meats, starches and vegetables for a tasty and unique meal. Grilled chicken is not only healthy it is also very versatile. This top choice of protein complements lemon grass, soy, ginger and curry. You can take it to a new level by slathering grilled chicken skewers in a Yakitori or spicy black bean sauce. If you have a smaller wedding party, go for Chinese barbecue favourites like chicken cubes grilled in a supreme marinade of five spice powder, soy, hoisin and oyster sauces, ginger and garlic. For a barbecue of refined taste, try orange-ginger marinated fish or Xinjian lamb skewers. Grill any kind of vegetables or make asparagus, eggplant or corn a new favourite.