A SYMPHONY OF FLAVOURS
Dusit Thani Manila wins the prestigious Philippine Culinary Cup, bagging a total of nine awards
Dusit Thani Manila adds another prestigious distinction to its roster of titles as it bagged a total of nine awards (two golds, two silvers, and five bronze) at this year’s Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC), the most prestigious culinary competition in the country, held at the SMX Convention Centre in Manila.
The hotel’s seasoned chefs impressed a select 20 VIP guests by preparing a bespoke 10-course menu featuring Dusit Thani Manila’s award-winning dishes in an intimate elegant evening dubbed as “The Winner’s Dinner.” The occasion was a celebration of talent, creativity, and cuisine.
The festivities began with fresh and light hors d’oeuvres, which was a warm welcome to the palate. Laing Empanada and Langka Dinakdakan won gold medal under the Filipino cuisine category while Pan Seared Scallop bagged bronze.
It was soon followed by dishes that retrace the roots of Filipino fishing culture: Inihaw na Sinigang (grilled apahap, fresh tomato, ginger lily, alugbati, and bagoong foam) and Lapu-Lapu (braised chicory, orange, and carrot fumet).
Then, guests were served with 3PM Rice or Coffee Rice. The chefs come up with their own version of Vigan style longganisa, tuyo flake, and prawn oil, and add all of these ingredients to the cooked rice. Also a gold medalist under Filipino cuisine category, this was the chefs’ elaborate interpretation of their childhood memories of having a merienda in the province.
Completing the 10-course menu were Five Spiced Pork Cheek and Charred Beef Intercostal. To top it off, guests were treated to fine desserts— The Blackberry & Pistachio Cake and Tsokolate at Turon— a sweet ending to the dining revelry. n
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