At Kinderland, we love exploring not just little minds, but also little appetites! This week, we invited our kindergarten children to vote for their favourite lunch recipe. Out of 300 votes, one dish rose above the rest… the Bolognese Bliss!
Children from Kinderland Preschool @ Hougang Pandan Valley casting their votes for their favourite lunch recipe
What Makes Bolognese Bliss Special?
Think of it as a child-friendly twist on the classic Italian “ragù alla bolognese”. Traditional bolognese uses beef, pork, wine, and milk, served with flat pasta like tagliatelle.
Our version? It swaps beef and pork for tender chicken and uses wholemeal macaroni to pack in extra nutrition.
This tasty version supports growing bodies with vitamins, fiber, and protein, while thoughtfully catering to everyone’s dietary needs. In addition, it is colourful, aesthetically exciting, and smells amazing!
Our Kinderland child enjoying a hearty meal of Bolognese Bliss
Veggies, Vitamins & Yums!
Bolognese Bliss is loaded with nutritious ingredients:
- Broccoli for calcium and vitamin C adding a boost to strong bones and immunity!
- Capsicum & tomatoes for antioxidants and eye health
- Garlic & onion for natural flavour
- Wholemeal macaroni for digestion and heart health
The tomato-based sauce combined with low-fat chicken makes this dish a hit with kids and adults alike. Homemade soup stock adds that comforting, home-cooked touch.
Ready to Try It? Here’s the Recipe!
Serves: 10 children
Ingredients:
- 400g macaroni + 100g wholemeal macaroni
- 600g boneless chicken breast, cubed
- 100g tomatoes, cubed
- 100g capsicum, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 600g broccoli, cubed
- 100g tomato puree
- 1L soup stock
Soup Stock Ingredients:
- 20g ikan bilis (boneless, headless)
- 70g onion, large pieces
- 70g carrot, large pieces
- 3g old ginger, smashed
- 2L water
How to Make It
1. Prepare the Soup Stock
- Boil 2L water and add ikan bilis, onion, carrot, and ginger.
- Reboil, then simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours.
- Strain and discard solids.
2. Prepare the Main Dish
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, cornflour, and sesame oil. Rest 15 minutes.
- Blanch broccoli until tender, then drain.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add tomato puree, chicken, tomatoes, and capsicum.
- Pour in soup stock, bring to a boil, then simmer until chicken is cooked.
- Season to taste and thicken with cornflour if desired.
- Serve over portioned pasta and enjoy!
This recipe proves that simple ingredients can turn into a nutritious, delicious, and fun meal.
Our children from Kinderland Preschool @ Ministry of Manpower enjoy the delicious meals prepared by our in-house cook, Aunty Eng
Thank you for joining us on this culinary adventure—we cannot wait to share more recipes and tips with you soon. Buon appetito!
This article is contributed by:
Ms. Zolynne Tan
Assistant Manager- Nutrition, Health & Hygiene
