03-07-2013
Chumpol Jangprai, master of traditional Thai cuisine. Tomorrow he will be the protagonist of a live cooking at Café Trussardi in Piazza Scala 5 in Milan together with host-chef Luigi Taglienti. This gastronomic confrontation will start at 6 p.m
On one side, we have the prophet of the Maritime Alps, Luigi Taglienti. On the other, the ambassador of the most authentic Thai cuisine, namely Chumpol Jangprai. Tomorrow, Thursday 4th July, they will cook together in the former’s “home”, Café Trussardi in Piazza alla Scala 5 in Milan, on the ground floor under the gourmet restaurant Trussardi alla Scala. This event is part of the programme of events organised by Identità Golose which for some time have brought to Milan (and beyond) the cuisine of the greatest Italian and foreign chefs, invited to take part in an exceptional “away game”.
Taglienti and Jangprai will compete while fully respecting their respective gastronomic traditions, with interesting reciprocal influences. This intersection will aim at a new cultural and food integration, beyond the stereotypes of globalization and beyond market rules. It will be a true dialogue between two cultures divided by 11 hours of flight, a confrontation that will be take place while fully respecting the two traditions. These are the recipes: Seared foie gras with lemongrass, mee-krob with sweet tamarind reduction and spicy caramel, Grilled black Atlantic cod with black truffle and tom kha reduction with a puree of spicy pumpkin and basil; Rice with mango, jasmine and lemongrass panna cotta. Cocktail: Royal Mai Thai.
Luigi Taglienti, Trussardi alla Scala, Milan
In 2002 it’s time to go back home: Chumpol opens the prestigious Blue Elephant Cooking School and its restaurant: he’s executive chef but also supervises their Delicatessen brand. He then also becomes the culinary director of the whole Anantara chain of hotels & resorts. In 2003, Saveur magazine awards him as Best Young Chef in Bangkok in Traditional and Innovation Food.
The Café Trussardi, home of the event
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This article is curated by Identità Golose, the publication that organises the international fine dining congress, publishes website www.identitagolose.com and the online Guida Identità Golose, on top of curating many other events in Italy and abroad