rice, risotto, reheat, oatmeal, slow cook, steam/soup, yogurt, baking browning and keep warm. Below is a snapshot of select trends and themes displayed at this year’s show (and there were a lot to see
Featured chefs included Dean Gold (Fra Diavolo, Fra Diavolo Sauce), Sherry Yard (Apple Strudel), Josu Zubikarai (Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde), Erik Bruner-Yang (Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce), Victor Albisu (Arepas with Grilled Lobster Filling, Octopus Filling and Pigs Feet Filling), Caitlin Dysart (Brown Sugar Pavlova, Red Wine Poached Pears), Tim Ma (Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream), Claudio Pirollo (Gravlax of Salmon with Potato Waffle and Old Mustard Dressing), Austin Fausett (Roasted Garlic Soup), and Bryan Voltaggio (Photographed above- Crab Waffles Chesapeake, Smoked Shrimp and Grits)
the creamy Risotto Primavera with moist rice and vegetables. The creamy Seafood Ala King, with plump mussels, squid, and shrimps, is another flavorful option, pairing well with the equally creamy Risotto Primavera
Highlight of the International Rice Buffet are the rice dishes that represent different cuisines of the world such as Jambalaya, Paella Negra, Paella Valenciana, Yangchow, Risotto, Nasi Goreng, Bibimbap, Mongolian Fried Rice, Biryani, Adobo Rice and Bagoong Rice topped with Green Mango
Risotto and goat cheese, ash and mullet mallard. The freshness of the spring ingredients brought about effervescence in the dishes that were brimming with aspirations of what lays ahead
The fresh, briny sweetness of the tuna come through with each bite, capped by the nutty notes of the quinoa prepared in a unique risotto style for rich flavors
Almost like a risotto in consistency, the abalone sauce adds a rich flavor and texture that's great as is, and even better better when paired with the next dish
The rice just absorbs all the sweet flavors of the broth similar to cooking risotto. The right way to eat fugu sashimi is to get a piece of the meat, you can add skin or collagen if you prefer then add spring onion and then roll it up like the one in the picture
