I know that chefs from Japan and Korea get into Italian and French cooking. But how common is it for a Western chef to study the art of Chinese or Japanese cuisine and excell in the field of it?
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6/12/09 at 6:47pm
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I would be one of those. Do I excel? That is matter for debate. Nothing is more exciting than learning a new cuisine though, and I highly recommend it.
I have learned more ingredients and techniques in the last year than almost all of my career.
I have learned more ingredients and techniques in the last year than almost all of my career.
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The only uk chef i can think of is Tom Kime. ( im sure he's English) he specialises in Thai food.
There are chefs that go out to Australia and get heavily involved in the Asian/fusion cuisine.
Oops! Just seen him on tv and realised he's australian
There are chefs that go out to Australia and get heavily involved in the Asian/fusion cuisine.
Oops! Just seen him on tv and realised he's australian
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6/14/09 at 9:12am
in California its just as common to see a caucasian, or hispanic serving you sushi.
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6/20/09 at 8:59am
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In NYC, Zak Pelaccio does Malaysian-inspired food at his two Fatty Crab restos. I don't know how "authentic" the food is, but it's delicious! :lips:
Some other, bigger-name Western chefs (based in NYC) who have worked/studied in Asia and use a lot of Asian ideas, if not cooking straight Asian food:
Some other, bigger-name Western chefs (based in NYC) who have worked/studied in Asia and use a lot of Asian ideas, if not cooking straight Asian food:
- Jean-George Vongerichten
- Gray Kunz
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6/23/09 at 11:25pm
If you have a passion for something, it transcends ethnic backgrounds. Of course, the people who grew up in the country, indigenous to it's food will have it in their blood, but if you're a quick learner and have passion, I'd like to think you can do anything you want.
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7/1/09 at 3:13am
When it comes to Asian food, I also get reminded of Indian cusine! Does anyone have any idea of culinary experts in that field?
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