Executive Chef Nguyễn Phi Công from Le Meridien Saigon. Photo courtesy of Le Meridien Saigon

ÔNG TÁO’S KITCHEN

Talented Executive Chef Nguyễn Phi Công has led Le Meridien Saigon Hotel’s kitchens for years with several achievements last year. His continuous creations have helped the Latest Recipe Restaurant earn the Traveler's Choice Award 2023, ranking among the top five best restaurants in Việt Nam as voted by TripAdvisor.

Creating new menus and changing the operation to create more interesting dining experiences for the guests were some things that Công brought to his diners.

Foie gras is one of the chef’s favourites, is also popular with diners at the Latest Recipe. Impress your loved ones this weekend by trying his pan seared foie gras recipe.

Foie Gras by Executive Chef Nguyễn Phi Công is the most famous dish at the Latest Recipe Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Le Meridien Saigon

Pan Seared Foie Gras

Ingredients:

- Foie gras slice: 40gr

- Crispy rice: 25gr

- Tamarind & red wine: 30gr

- Parmesan cheese espuma: 20gr

- Baby cress: 3gr

- Honey melon: 50gr

- Edible flower: 2gr

Preparation:

- Season foie gras liberally on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat a small skillet over high heat for at least three minutes.

- Spoon some tamarind and red wine purée onto individual serving plates and place one slice of foie gras on each.

- Top with baby cress and edible flower & Parmesan espuma.

- You can enjoy this dish from the a la carte menu or at Sunday Brunch at the Latest Recipe Restaurant, Le Méridien Saigon Hotel at 3C Tôn Đức Thắng Street, HCM City’s District 1. VNS