Sunday 11 November 2012

The Gourmet Diary at Busaba

A delightful experience. Thanks to  GourmetItUp organizing this one-of-a-kind cooking show where amateur chefs get to meet a talented personality, learn his techniques and style of cooking  and relish his preparation. Totally different concept! So guess who is this 'HE' I am talking about...? A self-taught chef and restaurateur- Chef Nikhil Chib.
Chef Nikhil Chib is one of the finest chefs I have seen. His style and fashion are really authentic and why they shouldn't be? After all, he is one of those passionate people who have actually visited a country and learnt its cuisine, the authentic way! 



Live cookout with such a zealous chef was blissful! The session started with an amazing Vietnamese starter-like dish called Bahn Xeo (pronunciation: Bun-Seo). A good combination of sauces along with mushrooms and garlic wrapped in pancakes was like heaven in my mouth. Then he moved on to Thai Papaya salad. The salad was juicy, crispy and spicy! If salads are this tasty, I don't mind to go on a crash salad diet!
Next was Chicken Stir Fry. Perfect blend of garlic, basil, chicken and a few sauces... thats all I can say about this dish. Then came the turn of Thai Red Curry. I suggest you to go out there (Busaba) and have this Thai red Curry. Basil and green aubergines and red Thai curry paste are the main ingredients that will decide the quality of your curry. Besides, there is coconut milk along with few sauces, garlic and fresh veggies.
Last & the tastiest one certainly: Cambodian Chicken Curry.  So sumptuous that I still cant forget what magic those ingredients created on my tongue. An amazing coconut based gravy cooked in Indian spices and yet so not Indian. Mwuaah! This is something I can die for..totally! <3
Do visit his restaurants if you wish to enjoy authentic south-east Asian cuisine.

Oh yeah! Not to forget the unlimited cocktails/mocktails that were offered throughout the cookout session. The endless Mojito, Bloody Mary, Sangria and Berry Sweetheart added to the beatitude.

All things considered, a delightful experience by GourmetItUp! Kudos. We do look forward for more such opportunities.

Have a nice time. Take care.

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