Vivanta by Taj - The young, dynamic and innovative Chef Aabhas Mehrotra from Taj Dubai flagged off the Mediterranean Food Festival. With an impressive career in India's most lauded restaurants, Chef Mehrotra brought his culinary expertise to present a selection of delectable Mediterranean delights.
Popularly known as one of the world's healthiest cuisines, Mediterranean food is a diverse and divine blend of fresh ingredients and zesty flavours. The cuisine itself is derived from countries nestled around the Mediterranean Sea - Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Albania, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Morocco. Mediterranean cuisine is truly a mélange of flavours with a variety of rich ingredients including olive oil, wheat, fruits and vegetables combined with a portion of seafood, meat and dairy products.
Chef Mehrotra says "Mediterranean cuisine is inspired by the different styles of cooking and choice of ingredients of several regions in that area. We presented an assortment of classic Mediterranean dishes with a contemporary twist. Cooked to perfection, these preparations were skillfully crafted using the finest and freshest produce to deliver the authentic flavours of the region."
It started off with a variety of tantalizing entrees such as the Burrata Provençale, Courgette Canelonni, Artichoke Fritters,Ras el Hanout Spiced Puy Lentils, Andalusian Gazpacho with Tuna and Gambas al Ajilio. The guests indulged in a selection of hearty mains, such as the Smoked Aubergine Tortellini, Pearl Barley Risotto, Paella Valenciana, Lamb Tagine, Shish Taouk and Portugese Pork Sausage. For desserts, there was Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti, Chocolate Pain Perdu, Lavender Crema Calatan, Chocolate Sorbet and much more.
Popularly known as one of the world's healthiest cuisines, Mediterranean food is a diverse and divine blend of fresh ingredients and zesty flavours. The cuisine itself is derived from countries nestled around the Mediterranean Sea - Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Albania, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Morocco. Mediterranean cuisine is truly a mélange of flavours with a variety of rich ingredients including olive oil, wheat, fruits and vegetables combined with a portion of seafood, meat and dairy products.
Chef Mehrotra says "Mediterranean cuisine is inspired by the different styles of cooking and choice of ingredients of several regions in that area. We presented an assortment of classic Mediterranean dishes with a contemporary twist. Cooked to perfection, these preparations were skillfully crafted using the finest and freshest produce to deliver the authentic flavours of the region."
It started off with a variety of tantalizing entrees such as the Burrata Provençale, Courgette Canelonni, Artichoke Fritters,Ras el Hanout Spiced Puy Lentils, Andalusian Gazpacho with Tuna and Gambas al Ajilio. The guests indulged in a selection of hearty mains, such as the Smoked Aubergine Tortellini, Pearl Barley Risotto, Paella Valenciana, Lamb Tagine, Shish Taouk and Portugese Pork Sausage. For desserts, there was Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti, Chocolate Pain Perdu, Lavender Crema Calatan, Chocolate Sorbet and much more.
