As March arrives, warmer weather also brings rising humidity, which can often leave the body feeling tired and sluggish. Eating in harmony with the seasons is a traditional approach to maintaining balance and wellbeing. Drawing inspiration from the culinary traditions of Beijing and Sichuan cuisine, Dab Pa presents its "Spring Specials" menu, featuring carefully selected ingredients such as spring bamboo shoots and shepherd’s purse. Each dish is crafted with thoughtful techniques to deliver flavours that are both refreshing and nourishing.
Marinated Pigeon in 5-Year Aged Huadiao Wine
Pigeon is delicately marinated in five-year-aged Huadiao wine, allowing the mellow fragrance of the wine to slowly permeate the meat. Cooked with precise heat control, the pigeon remains tender and succulent, while the refined aroma of Huadiao wine enhances the natural richness of the meat without overpowering it.
Steamed Salted Pork with Bean Curd Sheets and Spring Bamboo Shoot
Fresh spring bamboo shoots are sliced and steamed together with savoury salted pork, allowing the rich meat juices to gently infuse the bamboo shoots. The dish is complemented by bean curd sheets, a delicate yet resilient soy product that absorbs the essence of the ingredients during steaming. The natural sweetness of bamboo shoots blends harmoniously with the savoury depth of the pork, resulting in a balanced and layered flavour.
Crucian Carp and Turnip Soup
Fresh crucian carp is lightly pan-fried before simmering with radish over a gentle flame. The slow-cooking process produces a milky white broth with a naturally sweet and comforting taste. Rich in flavour yet light on the palate, this nourishing soup is traditionally enjoyed during spring for its warming and restorative qualities.
Spanish Pork Meatball with Wolfberry and Seasonal Green in Broth
Minced Spanish pork is shaped into tender meatballs and gently simmered with wolfberries and shredded lettuce stems. The broth is light and subtly sweet, while the crisp texture of the vegetables complements the delicate richness of the meatballs. The result is a soothing dish with a clean and nourishing flavour profile.
Pan-fried Pork and Shepherd's Purse Dumpling
Seasonal shepherd’s purse is combined with fresh minced pork and wrapped into dumplings, then pan-fried until the base turns golden and crisp. The dumpling skin remains thin and lightly crunchy, while the filling stays juicy and fragrant. The herbaceous aroma of shepherd’s purse adds a distinctive freshness that captures the essence of spring.
Eating in harmony with the season is one of the most natural ways to nourish the body. As spring unfolds, you are invited to experience this carefully crafted menu at Dab Pa, where fresh ingredients and refined cooking techniques come together to celebrate the gentle vitality of the season.
*"Spring Specials" Promotion Period: 4th March - Early June, 2026
