by Joey Mendoza
Meet the Chef behind Philippine Food Fair at Imperial Hotel - Chef Mareve Pajarillo Inomata Chef Assistant turned-Sous Chef, Mareve Inomata talks at the Philippine Food Fair on promoting Philippine tourism with modern Filipino fusion cuisine. In April 2022, The Philippine Food Fair was held at Parkside Diner of the renowned Imperial Hotel Tokyo to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Normalization of Diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan. The Philippine Food Fair was supported by the Philippine Embassy and Philippine Department of Tourism office in Tokyo. During the event, the Parkside Diner offered a special menu of modern and authentic Philippine cuisine that also caters to Japanese market and taste.
T he ma in dishe s i n clu d e d : 1. Ukoy with Chili mango sauce, garnished with vegetables - Crispy texture, deep fried vegetables shrimp, pumpkin, onions, carrots, etc 2. Pork Adobo with Coconut Cream and Lemongrass aroma - Slowly simmered pork with vinegar, garlic, bayleaf, black pepper, coconut milk, lemongrass leaves 3. Vigan Longanisa Burger topped with cream cottage cheese and a slice of pineapple, served with side dish sweet potato - Minced pork sausage marinated with spices. Dessert: Banana roll Turon with Coconut Mousse Refreshing Drink: Water lily made from Calamansi Juice
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May - June 2022
