香港被譽為飲食天堂,也許是除了兼收並蓄,吸納來自不同地方的飲食文化外,推陳出新,給于年輕人發揮創意的機會,大概是其中的一個成功要素。
Hyatt酒店集團,自2014開始,便舉辦了相關活動,而今年更進一步,首次作環球比賽(亞太區選拔賽)~~World of Hyatt 《The Good Taste Series 2017》就在香港舉行。
集團下不同的分區,各自選出代表,但其中一個條件是主廚不能出手。
在飲食圈中多年,初次被邀入評判團,實在感到榮幸,亦感到些少壓力。
每位參賽的大廚,都會在當天早上8點左右,收到要比賽的神秘食材,之後便要根據相關食材,創作出一冷一熱的兩道菜色。
今次活動,大會邀請了一班來自各地的名廚及傳媒,組成一個專業的評審團,當中包括飲食界耳熟能詳的Margarita Forés、Susan Jung、Dong Keping、Vicky Lau、Rudolf Muller、Paul Pairet、Andreas Stalder與及Tetsuya
Wakuda,而且評審團又加入了本地及內地的傳媒朋友,不單認真,更盡顯其認受性。
Wakuda,而且評審團又加入了本地及內地的傳媒朋友,不單認真,更盡顯其認受性。
可能大家屬同一集團,廚房內緊張氣氛不算濃厚,反而有種輕鬆,樂於烹調與及分享的感覺,換句說話,真是良性競爭。
而除了示範菜色及由專業評審員品嚐是正常份量及擺設外,其他評審都是減半份量,也好,如果頭幾道菜已經飽了,對之後的菜色未免不公平,而且吃不完也有點浪費,安排上不錯。
大會早已在餐桌上擺放了評分紙,評分標準是大家要基於味道的平衡及和諧,具創意而有吸引力,色澤上的配搭,最後是包含Hyatt的理念,用料新鮮,加上完美的準備。
Muhammad
Hazwan Md Hamdan
Hazwan Md Hamdan
Southeast
Asia (Chef De Partir, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur)
Asia (Chef De Partir, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur)
Seafood “Umai”
with Yuzu Lemongrass Emulsion and Black Radish
Roasted
Lamb with Huancaina Sauce, Chanterelles Confit and Celeriac Chip
Lamb with Huancaina Sauce, Chanterelles Confit and Celeriac Chip
Jack Jia
Yuebo
Yuebo
China (Western Sous Chef, Park Hyatt
Beijing)
Beijing)
Xinjiang-style
Smoked Lamb Carpaccio, Cumin Garlic Sesame Oil, Celeriac Cream with
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Roasted Yellow Chanterelles with Shallot, Parsley
Smoked Lamb Carpaccio, Cumin Garlic Sesame Oil, Celeriac Cream with
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Roasted Yellow Chanterelles with Shallot, Parsley
Wok-fried
Sichuan Peppery Seabass, Garlic Ginger, Dried Chilli Flambeed Scallop, Yuzu
Cous Cous Timbale, Coriander Crisp, Wild Fennel Blossoms
Sichuan Peppery Seabass, Garlic Ginger, Dried Chilli Flambeed Scallop, Yuzu
Cous Cous Timbale, Coriander Crisp, Wild Fennel Blossoms
Damien
Selme
Selme
Korea
(Chef De Cuisine, Park Hyatt Busan)
(Chef De Cuisine, Park Hyatt Busan)
“BLOOMING”
Seabass “Tartare”,
Yuzu and Scallop Cream
Yuzu and Scallop Cream
“MIRROR”
Slow
Cooked Lamb Saddle, “Bulgogi” Glaze and Sesame, Poached Celeriac, “Pomme
Duchesse”, Pickle, Mushroom “Duxelle”
Cooked Lamb Saddle, “Bulgogi” Glaze and Sesame, Poached Celeriac, “Pomme
Duchesse”, Pickle, Mushroom “Duxelle”
Dicky
Toh
Toh
Australia
(Chef De Partie, Grand Hyatt Melbourne)
(Chef De Partie, Grand Hyatt Melbourne)
Seabass
and Scallop Tartare with Yuzu Balinese Sambal
and Scallop Tartare with Yuzu Balinese Sambal
Lamb
Green Curry with Chanterelles Mushroom, Pickled Celeriac and Cauliflower
Green Curry with Chanterelles Mushroom, Pickled Celeriac and Cauliflower
Tomoya
Sugizaki
Sugizaki
Japan
& Micronesia (Chef de Partie, Park Hyatt Tokyo)
& Micronesia (Chef de Partie, Park Hyatt Tokyo)
Lightly
Cured Seabass and Scallop with Japanses Yuzu Fresh Celery Soup, Apple, Fennel
Cured Seabass and Scallop with Japanses Yuzu Fresh Celery Soup, Apple, Fennel
Roasted
Lamb Saddle, Seared Purple Mustard Leaf, Pickled Yellow Chanterelles, Mustard
Sauce
Lamb Saddle, Seared Purple Mustard Leaf, Pickled Yellow Chanterelles, Mustard
Sauce
Oscar
Lau Yuk Leung
Lau Yuk Leung
HK,
Macau, Taiwan & the Philippines (Sous Chef, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong)
Macau, Taiwan & the Philippines (Sous Chef, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong)
Kobujime
Scallop and Seabass with Tomatoes, Cold Soup and Yuzu Zest
Scallop and Seabass with Tomatoes, Cold Soup and Yuzu Zest
Olive
Oil Poached Lamb Saddle, Chanterelles Mushroom, Celeriac Puree and Teriyaki
Sauce
Oil Poached Lamb Saddle, Chanterelles Mushroom, Celeriac Puree and Teriyaki
Sauce
經過長達三小時的評審,又係時候休息下,當然少不免要跟名廚集郵啦!
跟幾位名廚聊過天,感覺相當親民,在頒獎台上亦大拍Selfie。
再品嚐沙田凱悅名物蜂蜜蛋糕,仲要係巨型版,果然甜美鬆軟,加埋蘋果批配自家製雲呢拿雪糕,壓軸再來一杯Earl Grey Tea,的確是一個前所未有的體驗!
到最緊張的時刻,Asia Pacific Regional Finals就由中國及日本的代表奪得,兩位將於明年初,前往美國的芝加哥,跟全球同儕競逐冠軍殊榮,真心祝賀兩位,期待有出色的表現,只可惜未能親自見證這一刻啊!
P.S
其他地區相關情況 :
Korea
China
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