Asian flavors marry beautifully in this 10-course collaboration between Chef Quenee Vilar of Café Aurora in Manila and Chef Edward Chong of Peach Blossoms in Singapore.
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00:00 Witness the marriage of Cantonese tradition, Singaporean and Malaysian cuisines, and Japanese
00:04 elements in a recent 10-course collaboration between Chef Queenie Villiar of Cafe Aurora
00:10 in Manila and Chef Edward Chong of Peach Blossoms in Singapore.
00:13 Both chefs and their teams brought their unique talents and culinary experiences to create
00:18 a memorable dining experience.
00:20 Peach Blossoms, located in Marina Bay, is renowned for its contemporary Cantonese fare
00:24 under Chef Edward Chong's guidance, with accolades as Rising Chef of the Year in Asian cuisine
00:29 and Chef of the Year.
00:30 Chong's expertise shines in dishes like the Snow Crab Meat and Prawn Cigar Roll, a spring
00:34 roll elevated with foie gras and truffle.
00:37 Cafe Aurora's Chef Queenie Villiar, celebrated for her Asian flavors, paid homage to Singaporean
00:41 classics with a nod to Japan.
00:43 Dishes like the Pork Bone Tea with Velvety Egg Yolk and Scallop with Shiso and Dashi
00:47 Cream kept our taste buds hooked.
00:49 The chefs also incorporated Filipino ingredients like local cod and the Black Cod with Pineapple
00:54 Sauce.
00:55 The menu showcased a delightful array of seafood, from Lobster Tail with Asam Sauce to Local
00:59 Crab Claw with Crab Roe.
01:00 Each course harmoniously balanced various profiles, creating a dynamic dining experience.
01:05 The meal ended with a warm embrace of chicken rice and the sweet treat of Pandan Custard
01:10 and Pineapple Cake.
01:11 The collaboration seamlessly combined influences from diverse cultures, resulting in a cohesive
01:16 and intentional dining experience.
01:18 As part of the Singapore Tourism Board's Culinary Exchange, this event is a testament to the
01:22 incredible food scene in the Lion City.
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