National Day Singapore 2019: Chimichanga Celebrates with Cocktails and Mexican Food with a Twist
Cocktails and Mexican food with a twist! Mexican dive bar, Chimichanga, promises a good time this National Day with “It’s a Rojak Thing” - a 2-day event celebrating Singapore’s diversity through food and cocktails on 8 and 9 August 2019.
Chimichanga has teamed up with Ello and Christopher from the Hanging Gardens to curate a very special menu inspired by local, Asian and Latin flavours.
8th August, Thursday (Eve of National Day): Cocktails by Ello
The team at Ello has concocted 3 specially curated cocktails which will be available at Chimichanga till 31st August at S$20 each.
Ah-Lemak
Pandan barley Gin, Coconut-washed Bourbon
1) Ah-Lemak
This Martini/Manhattan hybrid is a whole new kind of surprise. The gin bain-marie in barley and pandan is coupled with bourbon fat-washed in coconut oil. What results is a stiff take on Nasi Lemak, with a fragrant aftertaste to carry you through the night.
Curry Manga
Tequila, Ananas, Fresh Citrus, Curry Leaves, Tabasco
2) Curry-Manga
Specially built for Chimichanga, this zesty cocktail takes inspiration from the vibrant Little India district. It combines curry leaves grown in Chimichanga’s own backyard with ananas juice, topped off with a generous splash of Tabasco. Fiery, strong and tropical, this is a drink that grows on you.
Halia Peng
Rum, Bentong ginger juice, Condensed milk, Brewed tea
3) Halia Peng
Since you can’t beat the roti pratas already on offer in the district, have a boozy Teh Halia to go with them. A hair of the dog fit for our island home, the Halia Peng carries Bentong ginger’s trademark spice, rounded off with rum in milky goodness.
9th August, Friday (National Day): Chino Latino
Watch a live screening of the National Day Parade as you indulge in Chino Latino cuisine – a marriage of Asian and Latino flavours. Chino Latino, in partnership with Christopher from the Hanging Gardens, will feature 4 specially curated dishes.
Mapo Nachos
nachos topped with spicy mapo tofu and salsa, and a dollop of sour cream
1) Mapo Nachos (S$16)
The core of what holds a good plate of nachos is the beef chili; what if you replaced the con Carne with silken, unctuous, spicy mapo tofu? An incredible combination of textures and flavours, topped with homemade raw salsa and crema to bring it together.
Sichuan Fried Mexican Chicken
dried chilies, chili oil, chipotle chilies, Mexican spice rub
2) Sichuan Fried Mexican Chicken (S$16 )
The classic Sichuan fried chicken dish is tossed with dried chilies and chili oil; but what if you added dried ancho and chipotle chilies and a Mexican spice rub to the mix? Viola! Sichuan fried Mexican chicken.
Drunken Prawn Tostada
crispy tostada topped with roasted shrimp, salsa, corn and coriander
3) Drunken Prawn Tostada (S$14 for 2)
The kindest way to kill a prawn is to drown it in liquor; this way, its last moments are bliss. Much like bliss when you combine roasted shrimp with a crispy Tostada, topped with raw salsa, corn, and coriander.
Chipotle Roast Duck Tacos
roasted duck tossed with Chipotle dressing, served with sour cream and cucumber salsa
4) Chipotle Roast Duck Tacos (S$12 for 2)
Wood-fired, slow-roasted duck Cantonese style tossed with a smoky, sharp Chipotle dressing and served with sour cream and cucumber salsa.
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