TASTE PORTUGAL at OBSESSION 2015:
A String of Pearls
Prepare yourself for an evening of culinary artistry and extravaganza as an A-Team of Portuguese chefs take centre stage at this year's OBSESSION Festival!
‘An homage to Portuguese culinary traditions as well as a set of innovations that will reveal why Portuguese food is about to become the hottest new cuisine around.’
Dieter Koschina, Matteo Ferrantino, Miguel Laffan, Vitor Matos and José Avillez will all enter the kitchen at Northcote on Friday 30 January to create an exceptional evening of Portuguese delights. Together with Northcote's own Nigel Haworth they will present an homage to Portuguese culinary traditions as well as a set of innovations that will reveal why Portuguese food is about to become the hottest new cuisine on the gastronomic market.
With the treasures of the sea and the wealth of the land in focus, here's the complete menu with the accompanying selection of wines:
Amuse bouche
NIGEL HAWORTH
2013 Verdelho da Peceguina, Alentejo
Hamachi, cauliflower and Imperial caviar
MATTEO FERRANTINO
Colinas Sparkling, Bairrada
Cured Scottish Salmon with almonds and seaweed, Bergamot Tartar with Passion Fruit and Fennel
MIGUEL LAFFAN
2013, Julia Kemper, Dão
Blue lobster with salted lemon
DIETER KOSCHINA
2012, Soalheiro Reserva, VinhoVerde
Oxtail with peas, Foie Gras and Périgord truffles
JOSÉ AVILLEZ
2012, Niepoort Poeirinho
Bairrada Abadede Priscos pudding with Serrada Estrela cheese, Eggplant and Pumpkin
VITOR MATOS
Ramos Pinto Tawny 20YRS, Quinta do Bom Retiro
