Patara Fine Thai Cuisine Presents Masterclass by Chef Ian Kittichai

On 23rd November 2011, I was invited for Chef Ian Kittichai's Masterclass (Priced at $98++, inclusive of set luncheon). This was held at Patara Fine Thai Cuisine located at 163 Tanglin Road, #03-14, Tanglin Mall.

Patara's week long Asian Masters event with Celebrity Chef Ian Kittichai (21st-27th November 2011)
Comfortable setting in Patara Fine Thai

Nestled in the cozy enclave of Tanglin Mall, Patara Fine Thai is known for its classic Thai dishes made from premium ingredients. The restaurant stays relevant in changing times by constantly innovating to fit diners' evolving tastes without straying too far from the heart and soul of the original dishes.

Acclaimed Thai Celebrity Chef Ian Kittichai, host of popular cooking show Mue Thong. Dubbed the "Golden Boy" by Bangkok Post, Chef Kittichai brings to life a meeting of culinary and artistic passion.

Ingredients for cooking class dishes

There were 4 dishes Chef Ian prepared for us during the cooking class. They included : "Yum Makuapow" - Grilled Eggplant Salad; "Yumhua-plee" - Banana Blossom Salad; "Gai ob prik" - Sankaburee All Natural Chicken and "Kanohm-dokma-li" - Jasmine rice ice cream, jasmine rice tuille.

Preparing the first dish - Grilled Eggplant Salad

Adding the sauce to the salad

Colourful presentation of the Grilled Eggplant Salad with the tiger prawn and the grilled eggplant

Chef Ian showing us how to slice the banana blossoms with a Japanese mandolin into strips and transfer banana blossom strips into a large bowl of cold water and lime juice.

"This is how we slice the banana blossoms"

Using the bananan leaf as a decoration alongside the 2 dishes - Banana Blossom Salad and Griled Eggplant Salad

Such passion and creativity - Thai Food prepared by Chef Ian

Chef Ian -receiving applause for his cooking class dishes

Grilled Eggplant Salad - Grilled eggplant, tiger prawns, grated boiled eggs and seafood dip dressing.

Banana Blossom Salad

-Simmered in hand pressed coconut milk, crispy shallot, peanut, chili jam dressing

Lovely presentation - Sankaburee all natural chicken - slow cooked in heritage roasted turmeric paste and coconut milk

Jasmine FlowerFlan

- Jasmine rice ice cream, jasmine rice tuille

Menu for set luncheon

All set for Thai luncheon

"Poa teak" -Thai Bouillabaisse (Andaman seafood, holy basil, spicy bird's eye chili soup)

For appetizer we had a choice between the salad or the soup. I had the salad.

Yumhua-plee (Fresh Heart of Palm & Banana Blossom Salad)

The salad was unique. This was the first time I tasted the crsipy banana blossom. Sweet tasting, the peanut and chili jam dressing complemented the dish.

Padped Pla (slow roasted in chili paste, green finger pepper fresh peppercorn sause)

For the main course, we had an option between the chicken and the fish. I had the chicken.

Sankaburee all natural chicken

Tender and spicy

Jasmine Flower Flan

If you have a sweet tooth this is the dish for you. The Jasmine rice ice cream is simply delicious.

Patara Fine Thai has A La Carte Menu for set lunch and set dinner from 21st to 27 November 2011. For reservations, kindly contact (65) 67370818

Thanks Anthony and Su-Lin for the invite. I had an enjoyable lunch at Patara Fine Thai Cuisine and picked up a few tips for Thai cooking.

Pat with Teresa