CookSmart (6th Issue) Page16

Champion EatSmart Dishes

Tips of Running an EatSmart Restaurant

New Life Restaurant is a social enterprise run by New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association with the aim of providing vocational training and job opportunities for ex-mentally ill persons. The organisation also runs an organic farm which supplies vegetables and herbs to the local market.

Celia HUNG, Administrative Manager of the restaurant, said, "As a social enterprise, our mission is to provide healthy food for our customers. Both of our restaurants use fresh or organic vegetables and refrain from using flavour enhancers. "Since joining the "EatSmart@Restaurant.hk" Campaign in the middle of last year, the restaurant has created 31 "3 Less Dishes" and "Dishes with More Fruit and Vegetables". Celia recommends the pumpkin series, which are cooked with local or imported organic pumpkins. Among the best of the series are "Stired-fried Chicken Cube with Pumpkins, Celery and Mixed Fruits" and "Pork Chop with Pumpkin, Mint and Mushrooms". In addition, "Tiger Prawn with Herbs and Assorted Bell Peppers" is also a popular seafood dish.

Celia added, "Many customers, particularly working people, have expressed interests in EatSmart Dishes. Apart from the daily menu, the restaurant has produced a number of posters and leaflets to let the customers know more about EatSmart Dishes".