Chef Lecturer Kenneth Kam and his culinary competition team - Independent, recently organized a dinner event for their preparation for 2 different culinary competitions; HOFEX2009 (Culinary Competition in Hong Kong in May 2009) and MIHAS2009 (Culinary Competition in KL also in May 2009). The dinner took place at Café 87, a casual-dining restaurant at KDU College. A different menu every week for 4 weeks is prepared until the end of April 2009. Last week featured 12-course Asian themed dinners, whereas this week's 11-course dinner with more Western themed.
Week 1 Menu
Week 2 MenuGuests were treated to a whopping 12-course dinner menu. I must admit that at first i thought it would be easy for someone like me to conquer 12 different dishes. I was almost full by the 8th dish and wanted to 'tapau' the remaining dishes but managed to push myself further to reach the finishing line...the Dessert. Nevertheless, it was a great experience for me to try out all 24 different dishes over the span of 2 weeks.
I have included the pictures taken during my dining on the 8th April. Tune in every week for more sumptuous images of the culinary creations by these competition bound students and chef lecturers. For more exciting programmes offered by SHTCA, please visit their website at http://htca.kdu.edu.my/ or KDU College at http://www.kdu.edu.my/
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The Critics; Me (in red shirt) and colleagues |
An Asian Trio
'Yee Sang', Miso Cod & Chilled Scallop
'Yee Sang', Miso Cod & Chilled Scallop
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Mee Suah Soup
in superior consomme
in superior consomme
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Tandoori Quail
with cucumber Mint Yoghurt and Naan bread
with cucumber Mint Yoghurt and Naan bread
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Seafood Tomyam
Tomyam Soup with Mixed Seafood
Tomyam Soup with Mixed Seafood
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Mango Kerabu and Chilled Soba with Yabbies
A duo of mango kerabu & chilled soba with Australian red claw Yabbies
A duo of mango kerabu & chilled soba with Australian red claw Yabbies
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Duck Kut Teh
Herbal Duck Soup
Herbal Duck Soup
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Roti Jala Wrapped Chicken Roulade
with Japanese curry & long beans
with Japanese curry & long beans
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Roast Duck Wonton Noodles
5 spiced Roast Duck, Bok Choy and a Chinese Mushroom
5 spiced Roast Duck, Bok Choy and a Chinese Mushroom
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Assam Red Snapper
served with saffron and date rice & 'Acar'
served with saffron and date rice & 'Acar'
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Pan seared Salmon and Cod with Saffron Mash
a duo of salmon and cod served with saffron mash
a duo of salmon and cod served with saffron mash
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Chocolate Brownie and Raspberry Millefeuille
with vanilla ice cream and passion fruit coulis
with vanilla ice cream and passion fruit coulis
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Orange Pancake Gateau
accompanied by a poached pear and lemon sabayon sauce
accompanied by a poached pear and lemon sabayon sauce
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