Fancy breaking fast with scrumptious dishes cooked
by one of the judges of MasterChef Malaysia? If you relish such an idea, then
join celeb chef Zubir Mohd Zain to buka puasa at Latest Recipe.
The extensive dinner buffet is centred on delicious
memories of Chef Zubir’s childhood – that of family gatherings and his mother’s
delicious cooking.
After scouring the impressive line up, the top 5
dishes that you must sample at Latest Recipe:
1. Bubur
Lambuk
Forget about chicken soup for the soul and have
your fill of this salubrious gruel instead. Scented with a heady mixture of
local spices, let the beguilingly creamy smooth texture unleash big, bold and
deep-seated flavours across your palate. Every mouthful yields savoury beef,
herbaceous coriander, sweet fried shallots and other unexpected surprises that
will have you begging for more like Oliver Twist.
2. Rendang
We discovered 2-3 different variants on our visit
and each is better than the last. The hotties include Rendang Kerbau Rempah
Sangai-Kelapa Bakar and a bewitchingly dark Rendang Tok. The first was slightly
moist with the discernible fragrance of fresh turmeric leaves and toasty, nutty
nuance of roasted grated coconut coming through. The second was drier but no
less delectable, the beef releasing its rich juices the longer it's chewed on.
3. Roast Lamb
Rubbed with an exotic hodge-podge of Arabic spices,
the whole roast lamb needs no other frills except for its natural jus to
enhance its flavour. Tender, moist and suffused with spices that reminds you of
a Middle Eastern souq, it is best savoured with a serving of chickpea-coucous.
4. Siput
Belitung Masak Lemak Cili Api & Belimbing Buluh
Now's the time to suck up...if you wanna relish
these local escargots. Yes, we know it's a perennial offering at most buka
puasa buffets but the differentiation lies in the crafty inclusion of tiny
belimbing buluh – their bracingly tart sourness lends perfect balance to the
gravy's unctuous richness. Never mind your manners, just get those springy
morsels outta their shells.
5. Pengat Durian & Pankek Gulung
I almost missed out on this irresistible offering
had not been for the chef on duty who persuaded me to try one. I succumbed and
it was love at first bite! Sinfully delicious, the thick, nectar-sweet broth
really 'grabbed' me with its heavenly durian aroma. Douse it liberally onto the
pristine white, lacey rolled pancake (think roti jala) and it's transformed
into an orgasmic great treat.
Flossy delight...spiced serunding heralds the imminent arrival of Hari Raya |
Bear in mind that these five dishes are merely the
tip of the lavish line-up. You'd literally be circumventing the globe as Latest
Recipe also boasts Japanese, Western, Chinese and Indian live cooking counters
where chefs will whip up your orders on the spot.
Sashimi, sushi (both hand roll and seafood-topped
nigiri) and the teppan-cooked meat or seafood invariably attract a constant
queue but your patience will be duly rewarded once you sink your teeth into the
goodies.
The Indian section is another notable section with
pots of brilliant coloured curries beckoning; yummy to the max with puffy naan
breads or pilaf.
If you can find more tummy space, don't miss mouth-watering
delicacies such as sup jernih udang galah (clear freshwater prawn soup), rendang ayam pencen pucuk ubi (dry
chicken rendang with sweet potato shoots), asam pedas batang keladi (tangy,
spicy yam plant stalks), satay kepal udang dan ikan a la Thai (Thai-style
fish and seafood skewers), rusuk lembu panggang a la Mongolia (Mongolian-style
grilled beef ribs) and solok sotong bakar lemak
kuning (grilled stuffed squid with turmeric sauce).
This scrumptious buffet dinner is available until 6
August 2013 at RM128++ per person (from Monday to Friday), at RM118++ per
person (on Saturday & Sunday) and at RM88++ per person (for bookings after
9pm from Monday to Thursday). Free flow
kurma juice, teh tarik, sirap bandung, sugar cane juice and soya bean milk
inclusive.
For
reservations, visit www.discoverlemeridien.com,
e-mail: dining.lmkl@lemeridien.com or call Dining Reservations at +603 2263 7434.
e-mail: dining.lmkl@lemeridien.com or call Dining Reservations at +603 2263 7434.
3 comments:
I want that Kari Kambing Chilli Hijau - looks so darn delish!
such tasty food.. damn hard to stay skinny during ramadan laaaa :P
@Pureglutton - it was tasty but not cloyingly jelak
@Ciki - true that but then u're a gym bunny so m sure that's not a problem for u :)
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