Masterchef on a Mission

ASIAS best-known gastronomic event,the World Gourmet Summit,which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year,has added an Indian flavour to its melting pot.

ASIAS best-known gastronomic event,the World Gourmet Summit,which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year,has added an Indian flavour to its melting pot. Award-winning Indian chef,Manish Mehrotra has been invited as a Masterchef to the Summit which kicks off in Singapore from April 25.

Mehrotra is the executive chef,pan-Asian cuisine,for Old World Hospitality Pvt Ltd and currently heads the kitchens of Indian Accent in Delhi,Oriental Octopus in Delhi,Noida and Lavasa and Tamarai in London. He will host four events like culinary experiences,masterclasses and exclusive dinners.

The World Gourmet Summit celebrates the finest cuisines,diverse tastes and food cultures from around the world. I am honoured to be a part of it, says Mehrotra,who is representing Indian Accent.

He adds that this is also the first time that a chef is getting an opportunity to combine traditional Indian food with Chinese medicine. He plans to incorporate Chinese herbs by Eu Yan Sang,a healthcare company and traditional Chinese medicine specialist,into his menu creations at the

Eu Yan Sang dinner and the Herbal Culinary Masterclass.

Apart from this,he is working on a menu comprising his signature preparations like New Zealand Lamb Boti,Coix Barley and Eurayle Seed Biryani,Foie Gras Stuffed Galawat and Strawberry Green Chilli Chutney.

What Mehrotra is most looking forward to meeting celebrity chefs like Andrew Turner from London and Korean star chef Edward Kwon,and sharing recipes. Till now the Summit has hosted top chefs with a total of 118 Michelin stars,222 Master Chefs and Guest Chefs,and 112 wineries. Sounds like a treat indeed.

Jagmeeta Thind Joy

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