To this end, reinterpreted Asian cuisine strikes an interesting chord— diners either leave with dissonance from the oxymoronic flavours, or intrigue at hitherto-thought impossible pairings that expand one’s taste vocabulary. The debate can be intense and deeply personal (almost every chef points to his or her mother as the primary inspiration). How do we balance between respecting traditional recipes and taking creative liberties?
A TIME AND PLACE FOR EVERYTHING
Home-based chef Patricia Chen of Sekel Kitchen, who is well-known for her traditional Hakka dishes such as abacus seeds and ginger chicken in homemade rice wine, is all for incorporating new techniques into traditional recipes, as long as the intention is clearly defined.
She says: “The key is in communicating correctly what is traditional, an interpretation or an invention with Asian produce or methods. If the dish claims to be a traditional rendition, then I would expect integrity in texture and taste, and not some form of ice cream, emulsion or wafer. We shouldn’t mess with provenance as it affects the story we tell to our children.”
Denne historien er fra September 2021-utgaven av Tatler Singapore.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra September 2021-utgaven av Tatler Singapore.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Old-World CHARM
Professional photographer and content creator Zipeng Lee takes off to Switzerland to experience some of the country’s most storied heritage hotels
THE World ACCORDING TO Redzepi
Renowned Noma chef René Redzepi and executive producer Matt Goulding unpack Apple TV's new eight-part docuseries, Omnivore, and its exploration of humanity through food
COURAGE OF CONVICTION
Tatler speaks to Bing Chen, Prabal Gurung and Kevin Lin to discuss how their non-profit Gold House is changing the future of the Asian diaspora
INDUSTRIALI
Exploring the important sustainability efforts taking place beyond obvious industries
THE BALL'S INHER COURT
China's most celebrated tennis star Li Na opens up about her career, influencing young athletes and her continuous learning journey
Love Story
Set in Paris, Graff's new bridal campaign marries the timelessness of love and diamonds
Over the Rainbow
The inspirations behind Hermés creative director for jewellery Pierre Hardy's latest and gorgeously colourful high jewellery collection surprise and delight
Twist and Turn
Bvlgari's debut Tubogas jewellery collection reimagines a classic technique with 16 stunning creations
Game On
From diamond‑set carabiner‑inspired clasps to a carbon fibre cuff, Chanel knocks it out of the park with Sport, an audacious and innovative high jewellery collection unlike any other
The Wrist Taker
Shipping scion and basketball team owner Hendi Widodo unlocks his vault of rarefied timepieces