The annual induction ceremony and gala dinner of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage de Malaisie, held on Oct 26, 2024, at the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, offered a spectacular blend of culinary tradition and innovation.
The Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is a global gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950 with nearly 25,000 members across 80 countries.
Themed “A Taste of Home: Culinary Experience Redefined”, the Chaîne brings together culinary professionals and enthusiasts to celebrate fine dining, culinary traditions and hospitality.
The evening featured a contemporary menu that paid homage to Malaysia’s vibrant heritage and the dinner started with canapés — organic cauliflower, torched beef, tuna tartare, and crispy chicken rice ball — paired with Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvee Brut and a Camus cocktail, followed by Atlantic King salmon gravlax with watermelon and mango trio, complemented by Frescobaldi ‘Remole’ Bianco di Toscana 2022.
The appetiser, meanwhile, is a medley of soft-shell crab, Maine lobster and Sichuan chicken, and it was paired with De Bortoli ‘Windy Peak’ Chardonnay 2021.
Next, is a bouillabaisse of red snapper and shellfish that was served with Roubine ‘La Vie en Rose’ Rosé 2023, followed by a lychee lemon sorbet.
The entrée featured two choices for the guests: The first choice is a slow-cooked Australian lamb loin with pistachio crust, anchovy tart, green peas, sweet potatoes, mint and date sauce while the second choice is free-range chicken roulade with rendang mousse and buttered vegetables. Both the entrées were paired with Chateau Peyredon Lagravette – Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois 2018.
Lastly, the dessert featured a decadent chocolate mousse and berry compote that was paired with Warre’s Otima 10 Years Tawny Port, followed by coffee, tea or Camus Cognac to end the evening.
The annual gala dinner of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage de Malaisie, was a celebration of culinary artistry, tradition and innovation. With each course, the evening paid tribute to the association’s heritage while embracing the unique flavours of Malaysia, creating a dining experience that left an indelible impression on all the guests.
