Home-based sauce business, Simply Chilli will be the next resident of Baker X from 18 November to 18 December 2022.
Venue: 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central #04-29, Singapore 238896
Date: 18 Nov to 18 Dec 2022
Time: 11am to 10pm
Simply Chilli (@simplychilli.sg) will present a selection of all-natural, sugar-free chillies, savoury dips, homemade butters, and soup all carefully made with high-quality ingredients.
About Baker X
Launched in December 2021 by Far East Organization, Baker X aims to support home-based bakers by providing them with an opportunity to have first-hand experience running a brick-and-mortar storefront and interacting with customers face-to-face with a fully fitted baking studio and a 10-seater café.
Patrons can dine in or takeaway the baked goods at the café on Level 4 of Orchard Central (opposite Genki Sushi). The café is operated in tandem with social enterprise, Foreword Coffee Roasters.
There will be a line-up of bakers throughout the year, and each baker will be in residence for between 2 to 6 weeks.
Chillies
Simply Chilli’s menu at Baker X consists of a variety of chillies ($12.90 to $20.90) of different spice levels. Flavours include Mild, Spicy, Extra Spicy, Habanero, and Ghost Pepper; in Hi-Oleic Peanut Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil for those with peanut allergies.
Mala lovers will appreciate the vegan, low-carb, and keto-friendly Szechuan Mala Paste ($15.90) made from 12 different types of spices, four types of Chinese chillies, along with Hi-Oleic Peanut Oil, non-GMO gluten-free red miso, apple cider vinegar and more. The mala paste can be added to hotpot broths, stir-fried for mala xiang guo, or into noodle soups for a spicy kick.
Enjoy all 5 chillies and the Szechuan Mala Paste with The Ultimate Keto Chilli Set ($75.90), a great gift to spice enthusiasts who are ready to take on a fiery challenge.
Dips
Those looking to beat the heat can enjoy delectable, low-carb and sugar-free savoury dips.
The Basil Pine Nut Pesto ($17.90, 210g) uses high-quality Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a hint of green chilli pepper for a touch of spice.
Roma Tomato Salsa ($9.90, 180g) is a party must-have with tortilla chips.
Organic Hummus ($10.90, 180g) features chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and spices that go with mixed greens, grilled vegetables, or simply with pita bread.
The morish Charred Eggplant Dip ($11.90, 180g) is made with charred eggplants, roasted garlic, onion, chillies, fresh herbs, and Greek yoghurt blended until creamy.
The Roasted Capsicum Cashew Dip ($11.90, 180g) highlights roasted red capsicum, cashews, extra virgin olive oil, and cream cheese among other aromatics to create a naturally sweet and nutty dip.
Black Olive Tapenade ($9.90, 180g) is a rich and savoury olive spread that complements toasts, tortillas, wraps, and soups.
Savour these dips with the Christmas 6-Dip Set ($68.90) inclusive of sourdough biscuits, a personalised message card and recipe cards packed in a beautiful festive box making this set a wholesome gift this holiday season.
Butter & Spreads
Also available at Simply Chilli are two irresistible homemade butters - Chilli Butter ($9.90, 115g) and Pesto Butter ($10.90, 115g), ideal spread for roasts or bakes.
The Cashew Peanut Butter Flax Chia Seed Spread ($11.90/230g) is loaded with protein-rich nuts and seeds such as flax and chia seeds – two known superfoods.
Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup ($8.90 per tub) is chocked full of fresh ingredients such as fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, and vegetable stock.
Sourdough
Photo Credits: Simply Chilli
For a comforting healthy meal, pair the soup with freshly toasted Sourdough Bread ($12, 500g) or Sourdough Waffle* ($8.90 per piece) which is available at Baker X.
*Limited quantity, available from 19 November to 18 December 2022, 12pm to 6pm.
About Simply Chilli Founder & Saucier Esther Quek
Fashion editor turned saucier, Esther Quek started a sauce line, Simply Chilli SG, after noticing a lack of keto-friendly options in supermarkets. With the help and feedback from celebrity chefs such as Eric Teo, the health-conscious homepreneur now makes all-natural, keto-friendly savoury dips and chillies, with various spice levels, and combines sourdough treats to create dip sets. Currently undertaking dietary studies to graduate as a certified nutritional consultant, Esther pivoted towards health and nutrition as a life motivation after losing her father to cancer four years ago. The mission at Simply Chilli is to produce flavourful healthy dips that contain high-quality, nutritionally beneficial ingredients.
