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Golden Fork announces AED 10 Mn expansion

Mohammed also shed light on the brand’s ongoing sustainability initiatives…reports Asian Lite News

UAE’s famous homegrown seafood chain, Golden Fork, has announced its intent of opening 20 more outlets across the country by 2024.

The AED 10 million expansion plan of the iconic family friendly brand will see branches activated in Deira City Centre’s exciting new Food Central food hall, Motor City, Al Ain Mall, Mega mall in Sharjah and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Already having opened their doors are Golden Fork outlets at Dalma Mall, City Seasons hotel in Deira, Lulu Mall in Fujairah, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Mushrif Mall.

All these new outlets will showcase the brand’s new contemporary interiors whilst serving the fare that has made Golden Fork a household name in the UAE for more than 45 years. The menu will include favourites like Cajun Seafood, Prawn Biryani, Goan Fish Curry, Seafood Mixed Grill, Fried Shrimp, and the signature Bouillabaisse soup, which has been savoured by a whopping 15 million customers over the years.

Also refurbished and given a major makeover is the original Golden Fork restaurant at Al Rigga, which opened in 1975 and has catered to 2 million patrons. A new hall that can accommodate as many as 80 people has been added to the facilities, ideal for private gatherings and corporate events.

“Golden Fork’s high loyalty factor is courtesy good, wholesome food, exacting hygiene standards and a reputation for sensible pricing. We have also been synonymous with a relaxed, leisurely ambience that beckons customers from different parts of the world with great dishes served with ladles of love, a sprinkling of warmth and a dash of nostalgia,” said Shanavas Mohammed, partner, Golden Fork.

“We have a strategic plan for this expansion and are setting about it in a studied manner. As the UAE gets more community-centric, we are ensuring that the delicious food, exemplary Golden Fork service and cozy, warm ambiance is always just around the corner,” he added.

Mohammed also shed light on the brand’s ongoing sustainability initiatives.

“Our focus will always be on sourcing seafood responsibly and using sustainable packaging materials. On both counts we are uncompromising. We are totally committed to environmentally friendly practices. This approach is the key to our corporate strategy.”

Integral to this major expansion, the company has also received approval to set up in Saudi Arabia and plan to open 3 outlets in Riyadh by the end of this year with 10 outlets set to open by the end of 2024.

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Delectable prawn recipes to satisfy seafood cravings

Try these simple prawn dishes the next time you need to create a quick and pleasant family supper. Here are the best seafood dishes that are easy to make, delicious, and nutritious. Seafood can be prepared in a variety of delectable ways for your meals. This tasty and healthful way of eating lean, full protein is the foundation of the Mediterranean diet.

Saurabh Singh Chandel, Executive Chef of Crowne Plaza Greater Noida shares five delectable prawn recipes to satisfy your cravings:
Prawn Hargow

Ingredients

. Prawns 13&15 (1 person) 130 gm

.Butter 10 gm

. Garlic 15 gm

. Spring Onion 15 gm

. Chicken broth 20 gm

. White Pepper 2 gm

. Salt 2 gm

. Sesame oil 3 ml

. Potato starch 50 gm

. Oyster sauce 3 gm

Preparation

. Devein the prawns and chop them, then add the seasoning, butter, garlic, spring onion, sesame oil, oyster sauce and salt.

. Then prepare a dough with potato starch.

. Now make the dumplings with the prawn stuffing.

. Now place the dumplings in a steamer for 3 min

. Once steamed, serve with Asian dips.

Shanghai Styles Prawn Spring Roll

Ingredients

. Prawns 130 gm

. Spring Onion 5 gm

. Coriander leaf 5 gm

. Ginger 5 gm

. Garlic 5 ml

. Oyster sauce 10 gm

. Sesame oil 5 gm

. Dark soya sauce 5 gm

. Chicken broth 5 ml

. Spring roll sheet 70 gm

. Cooking wine 3 ml

. Chilli paste 20 gm

. Corn flour 30 gm

Preparation

. Devein the prawn and then season the prawn with oyster sauce, salt, chicken broth, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, cooking wine and dark soya sauce.

. Now place the prawn, spring onion, and coriander in a spring roll sheet and wrap it

. In a separate pan heat up the oil, and deep fry the roll till golden brown.

. Serve with spicy Shanghai sauce.

Five Spice Grilled Prawns Salad

Ingredients

. Prawns (13-15 size) 130 gm

. Chilli red fresh 5 gm

. Vinegar 5 ml

. Spring onion 15 gm

. Five spice 2 gm

. Garlic 5 gm

. Dark soya sauce 5 ml

. Chicken broth 5 gm

. Oyster sauce 5 gm

. Sesame oil 5 ml

. Ice burg lettuce 10 gm

. Salt 5 gm

. Light soya sauce 30 ml

Preparation

. Devein the prawn and keep it aside.

. Marinate the prawn with five spices, salt and garlic.

. Grill the prawns and keep them aside.

. For dressing take a mixing bowl and add vinegar, garlic, dark soya sauce, light soya sauce, five spice, sesame oil, salt, and chicken broth, and whisk it.

. Now mix the lettuce, and prawns with dressing.

. Put the salad in a serving bowl.

. Garnish with spring onion and fresh red chilli.

Szechuan Prawn Fried Rice

Ingredients

. Steamed rice 250 gm

. Egg 15 gm

. Prawns 50 gm

. Carrot 10 gm

. Oil 30 ml

. Salt 5 gm

. Chicken broth powder 10 gm

. Szechwan pepper 5 gm

. Chilli paste 5 gm

. Spring onion 10 gm

Preparation

. Devein and clean the prawn, and cut it into small pieces.

. Now heat up the wok and add oil, once it gets hot, add egg and stir it.

. Then add prawn, carrot, chilli paste and add the seasoning.

. Give a good stir and add Szechuan pepper.

. Serve in a serving bowl, and garnish with spring onion.

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Hunan Style Crispy Prawn

Ingredients

. Prawn (13-15) 130 gm

. Spring Onion 10 gm

. Coriander leaf 10 gm

. Oil 10 ml

. Ginger 10 gm

. Garlic 10 ml

. Dried white peas 30 gm

. Sesame oil 5 gm

. Butter 5 gm

. Chicken broth 5 ml

. Cooking wine 4 ml

. Chilli paste 20 gm

. Large onion 10 gm

. Red bell pepper 5 gm

. Yellow bell pepper 5 gm

. Corn flour 30 gm

Preparation

. Wash and devein the prawns.

. Marinate the prawns with salt, pepper, and corn flour and deep fry them.

. In a wok add some oil, once it gets hot, add ginger, and garlic and saut it.

. Then add bell pepper, onion, butter, add seasoning, cooking wine, light soya, and sesame oil.

. At last, add dry white peas, and garnish with spring onion and coriander leaves.

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Seafood sector to benefit as Britain starts Greenland trade talks

Talks were launched at a meeting in Copenhagen between British Embassy Copenhagen’s Head of Political, Katherine Dark, and the Prime Minister of Greenland, Múte Bourup Egede…reports Asian Lite News

Negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement were formally launched in Thursday seeking to reduce or remove tariffs on seafood, as well as strengthen other aspects of the relationship between the two countries.

Trade between the two countries was worth £10 million in 2020, with coldwater shrimp – worth an estimated £49 million – additionally shipped from Greenland to the UK.

The deal will provide a platform to deepen cooperation on ensuring regional stability in the Arctic as well as collaboration on UK priorities including science, technology, climate change and development.

Talks were launched at a meeting in Copenhagen between British Embassy Copenhagen’s Head of Political, Katherine Dark, and the Prime Minister of Greenland, Múte Bourup Egede.

Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan said, “A deal with Greenland will be a boost for our fish and seafood processing sector – a key industry for Yorkshire and Scotland. Greenland also has a vital geo-strategic location in the Arctic, and as such, I look forward to bringing our two countries closer together. The trade agreements we have agreed so far with 70 countries will help us level up every part of the UK.”

Greenland is a major exporter of seafood to the UK. Cutting tariffs of up to 20% on Greenlandic specialities like prawns and cod fillets would benefit UK supermarkets and catering and hospitality businesses and ultimately consumers, by making room for a reduction in wholesale prices.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) plans to begin negotiations in parallel to gain fishing opportunities in Greenland’s waters, which could bring significant benefits to the UK’s fishing industry.

International Trade Minister Ranil Jayawardena said, “We want to support the many brilliant British businesses that rely on fish from Greenland – and cut costs for the British people. Together, we can bring our two nations closer together than ever before.”

In 2020, total UK trade with Greenland amounted to £10 million, and DIT estimates that a further £49 million of coldwater shrimp coming into the UK predominantly originated from Greenland that same year.

Head of Political, British Embassy Copenhagen, Katherine Dark said, “This deal underlines our commitment to Greenland and the Arctic region. I was delighted to explore several areas of bilateral cooperation during my first visit to Nuuk and Ilulissat in September and look forward to deepening our partnership with Greenland.”

Martyn Boyers, CEO of Grimsby Fish Market, said, “The launch of FTA negotiations with Greenland is positive news for Grimsby as much of their product, particularly frozen prawns and white fish, are brought here for packing by local seafood businesses. An agreement would take away any uncertainty of the continuity of supply, benefiting the local processors who repack product from Greenland. The knock-on effect substantiates continued local jobs and employment as well as benefiting local hauliers who provide onward distribution into caterers, restaurants and food service.”

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