This September,come and indulge in all things lemongrass at Hilton hotels in Malaysia

KUALALUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 4 September 2018 - Lemongrass is awonderful and aromatic herb used in many Asian cuisines. Most people use it whole:simply by slicing off the bottom of the stalk, peeling off any dried-outlayers, then bashing the woody top end with a rolling pin to soften and releasesome of the aromatic oils. This amazing ingredient makes its debut as the heroingredient for the month of September across all Hilton hotels in Malaysia.

ThisLemongrass feature is a part of #EatDrinkHilton, Hilton's first nationwidedining promotion in Malaysia, which underpins our commitment to deliveringexceptional experiences to our guests by serving some of the most amazingcuisine in the country using locally sourced produce. From Kuala Lumpur toPenang and Melaka to East Malaysia, each region has its own special style ofcooking, reflecting the rich and colorful Malaysian culture.

This September,we welcome guests to appreciate the country's culinary heritage through ourchefs' creations that are inspired by traditional cooking and flavors.

* Chefs from all hotels operating under Hilton Hotels & Resorts,DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Garden Inn brands havedeveloped a variety of signature creations using the chosen produce, lemongrass.

Do not forget to visit all the participating hotels under theHilton brand in Malaysia from HiltonKuala Lumpur, Hilton Petaling Jaya, Hilton Kuching, Hilton Kota Kinabalu,DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, DoubleTreeby Hilton Melaka, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, and Hilton Garden InnJalan Tunku Abdul Rahman North.

Experience the aroma of Lemongrass

Hilton spares no expense in ensuring youexperience the wonders of lemongrass with all five senses.

• Touch - Regarded as the elementary sense, guestscan experience lemongrass with their tongue, teeth, palate and fingertips. Asconsumers place greater emphasis on the food they eat, food texturisation isseen as an area of opportunity for us to develop new, innovative textures inthe food we serve. It is also testament to how our chefs use their creativityby incorporating the element of touch in their lemongrass creations.
• Sight -- It is said that one eats with one's eyes.Sight is the most evolved of our senses and perhaps the most delightful. It is sightthat allows you to see color, which influences our idea of flavors. Our chefs choose the freshest of lemongrass stalks that are firm,pale-green and bulbous at the base, bringing out the delicacy of each dish whetherused in teas, soups and curries or in meat, chicken and seafood dishes.
• Smell -- Smell acts in tandem with taste toidentify food flavors and helps us to appreciate the alluring flavors of foodand drink.The smell of lemongrass known to be relaxing, soothing and balancing has a lightand fresh lemony smell with earthy undertones. This September the lemongrass fragrance will waft throughout all Hiltonhotels in Malaysia as a distinctive marker. Our sense of smell also has animmense bearing on our cravings.
• Hearing -- A relationship between the sense ofhearing and lemongrass may sound far-fetched. However, think of the sounds youassociate with when you take a cup of tea infused with lemongrass. The sound ofthe bruising of lemongrass to release the essential oils while the stick falls intothe pot; the whistling of the kettle indicating the tea is ready; the sound oftea being poured and of taking a sip of the delicious drink indicating domesticharmony that lulls you in to a serene isle of tranquility.
• Taste -- This is the most appealing sense of all. Tastecomes mostly from smell, and what we call flavor is usually a combination oftaste, smell, temperature and texture of food. Did you know that lemongrasshas a flavor profile of its own? While it is citrusy with a lemon-flavor, ittastes almost like a mix of lemon and lemon mint, which is light and does notoverpower other flavors in a dish. It adds a slightly sharp and tangy tastewithout the bitterness of a lemon. Our chefs use lemongrass in traditional andmodern dishes as it has an elegantly subtle citrus flavor that complementsthese foods.

Lemongrass everywhere at Hiltonhotels in Malaysia

Read on to find out how lemongrass takes centerstage in all the Hilton hotels in Malaysia in September.

When you visit Hilton Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's upper upscale 5-star hotel, dine atVasco's the all-day dining restaurant and order the Grilled Chicken Lemongrass Skewersand Sing Sang Patinfish Lemongrass Soup to get your fill on all thingslemongrass. Additionally, the chef's at Vasco use all Malaysian ingredients freshfrom the local farmers market.

Hilton Petaling Jaya, the iconic hotel in thestate of Selangor, will have seasonal produce highlighted in all its diningoutlets. Diners are spoilt for choice with an option of dining at Genji; HiltonPetaling Jaya's notable Japanese restaurant where they can order the TeriyakiChicken Lemongrass Skewer. Alternatively, they could dine at Paya Serai, theall-day dining outlet and order the ever-famous Thai Tom Yum Goong: a must for loversof spicy food. Did you know that serai translated to English is lemongrass?Make Paya Serai the ideal location for hosting your social events thisSeptember.

Centrally located along Jalan Ampang at the JalanTun Razak crossing, DoubleTree by HiltonKuala Lumpur will be ready to serve a variety of lemongrass-inspireddishes. Makan Kitchen filled with cuisines of diverse cultures within Malaysiawill be serving Lemongrass Ice Cream and Lemongrass Swiss Rolls as part of itsdessert corner. Having a meeting or just a quick bite to eat? Order theLemongrass Coconut Tart, Ice Honey Lemon Serai or Green Tea with Lemongrass atFood Store.

Staying at HiltonGarden Inn Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman North located in Chow Kit known as thehistorical commercial district in Kuala Lumpur? Head on over to Garden Grille fora Lemongrass Mint Lime Spritzer after a day of walking around where you have visitedsome of the local sites and monuments, or have the Grilled Salmon with LemongrassSauce for lunch or dinner.

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, the country'sfirst DoubleTree Resort invites you to their very own Makan Kitchen where youcan find spicy Thai style Tom Yum using all Malaysian sourced ingredients fromlemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf and even fresh water prawns. Want toquench that thirst after all that spice? Try the Lychee and Lemongrass Smash orthe Lemon Peaches. You will not be disappointed.

Staying at DoubleTreeby Hilton Melaka with stunning views of the Straits of Melaka? Those whoare looking for a little kick in their drinks while watching the sunset should trythe Lemongrass Cucumber Cocktail made with gin, cucumber, and lemongrass andsugar syrup. After having your drink head on over to Makan Kitchen and ordersome of the Combo Set Lunches:

• Lemongrass Black Squid "Cili Padi" -- a spicysautéed squid dish with blended lemongrass and spices, squid ink and bird eyechili
• Lemongrass Giant Squid Fried Rice -- with chicken,shrimp, and shredded lemongrass crisps with juicy crispy battered squid
• Aromatic Lemongrass Portuguese Baked Fish -- abaked sustainable fish (sourced locally) fillet with lemongrass paste,turmeric, chilies and lime infused

DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, located in the most Southern part of Malaysia, offers diners a varietyof different items from the menu. At Tosca, one should have the Salmon Tortelliin Lemongrass Soy Butter Cream Sauce or Baked Lemongrass Chicken with PoachedPear and Walnut Salad. At Makan Kitchen, be sure to try the Thai PrawnLemongrass Salad, Ayam Masak Serai ala Ungkep, Stir Fried Prawn with Basil,Chili & Lemon Grass, an Indian dish called Masala Tawa Machi; Lemongrassmarinated fried fish. Do not miss the Passion Fruit Lemongrass Éclair from FoodStore.

Staying at HiltonKota Kinabalu? The team believes in a good start to the day, which is why arushed breakfast is unheard of. You can enjoy a buffet breakfast of wholesome,good quality food, which will give you a nutritious boost, to enjoy your dayoutdoors with the right amount of energy. Accompany your cup of tea or coffeewith the Lemongrass and Pandan Leaf infused Water using lemongrass and leavesfrom Kundasang, foothills of mount Kinabalu.

Deciding on something to indulge during teatimethen head on over to Zest Café and order the White Chocolate Lemongrass Ganacheon Lime Infused Fudge Cake the ingredients used are sourced locally. Dark andwhite chocolate from Tawau, coffee beans from Tenom, East coast of Sabah andthe hero ingredient the lemongrass and lime from Kundasang.

Hilton Kuching, the Central Kuching hotel onthe beautiful waterfront, will be serving the Lemongrass Brulee: a dish besteaten chilled made of Vanilla Ice Cream, caramelized with organic palm sugar. Dineat Toh Yuen the Oriental oasis known for an eclectic mix of Sarawak-inspiredCantonese flavors, order the Lemongrass and Hoisin Baked Chicken using alllocally made or produced ingredients. For steak aficionados, the award-wining Steakhousewill be preparing the Pan Fried Seabass Fillet with Lemongrass Cream Sauce.

When youorder our one-month only special, be sure to take a photo and upload it to yourFacebook and Instagram. Tag us in your photos and hashtag #EatDrinkHilton and#Lemongrass. Look out for what is coming up in the month of October: it is allabout Tamarind. Stay tuned!

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