818 The Sea Food Ningxia Wine Pairing Feast

A Fusion of Helan Mountain Flavors & Global Delicacies

China's Ningxia Helan Mountain International Wine Co., Ltd. joined hands with Hong Kong's Maxim's Group to present a captivating dialogue between terroir and gastronomy. At the table of 818 Sea Food, each dish unfolded like a meticulously composed symphony of flavors. From appetizers to main courses, from seafood to red meat, Singaporean celebrity chef Zhang Weizhong showcased his culinary mastery in an East-meets-West gourmet extravaganza.

Overture | A Harmonious Trio

The journey began with Crispy Golden Chicken with Almond Flakes—where golden, crackling skin met handmade shrimp paste, accented by golden garlic and almond slices, perfectly complementing the citrus notes of Changyu Emerald Reserve Chardonnay. Scottish Razor Clams with Fresh Sand Ginger brought together the herbaceous zest of sand ginger and the mineral crispness of white wine, evoking ocean breezes. Meanwhile, Japanese-style Century Egg Sauce with Sea Urchin Tofu presented an innovative base of century egg sauce paired with dashi-infused tofu, topped with Hokkaido sea urchin and salmon roe for a luxuriously layered texture.

Crescendo | The Grandeur of Mains

Smoked Drunken Foie Gras with Caviar and Suckling Pig reached culinary heights—foie gras marinated in Shaoxing wine and Fenjiu, smoked over lychee wood, then paired with crispy suckling pig and caviar, further enriched by the floral and berry notes of Xige Estate N28 Malbec.

Red Wine-Braised Wagyu Oxtail reimagined Chinese-Western fusion: premium Australian wagyu tail slow-cooked for five hours in Ningxia Marselan, infused with thyme, star anise, and Sarawak white pepper. Served on garlic bread, it found its match in Huahao Family Reserva Marselan Dry Red Wine velvety vanilla-cream finish.

Chateau Huahao Marselan Family Collection

Finale | A Lingering Sweetness

Salted Fish and Chicken Fried Rice with Preserved Plum closed the feast on a nostalgic note—crispy fried rice and taro cubes met the umami depth of preserved plum fish, while Helan Hun Hero Reserve Dry Red Wine rounded richness ensured a memorable farewell.

Helan Hong Winery Helan Hun Hero Reserve Dry Red Wine

Epilogue | A Journey Beyond the Plate

This was more than a meal—it was a cross-cultural odyssey for the senses. Each dish, thoughtfully paired with a curated wine, allowed ingredients and vintages to intertwine, crafting an unforgettable tapestry of taste. Where Ningxia’s terroir met global culinary artistry, every sip and bite told a story.

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