A trip to Argentina is the perfect opportunity to indulge in some serious feasting – including sampling some of the country’s legendary steak. Without having to travel so far for the time being, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur and the Embassy of Argentina welcome a celebrated Guest Chef at The Library – serving some of the finest Argentine cuisine!
In conjunction with the National Day of the Argentine Republic and in celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Argentina and Malaysia, The Library will showcase the best of Argentine cuisine specially curated by Argentine Chef Patron Diego Jacquet. Chef Patron Diego will illustrate through a 3-course menu, exquisite flavours representative of this South American nation.
Some selections of Amuse Bouche to start with.
Argentina is world renowned for its love for beef and wine both of which will be prominently featured on the menu. Currently Chef Patron is stationed at London’s ZOILO and boCHINche in Singapore. He began his career in Buenos Aires and has great passion for food
and wild products – something that transpires into the menu at ZOILO. He has worked alongside Argentine legend Francis Mallman and Ferran Adrià of three Michelin-starred restaurant El Bulli.
Appetiser
Cangrejo Y Humita Nortena
Crab on Toast, Humita, Pickled Radishes, Coriander
Paired with Argentine White Whine (Chakana Torrontes 2015)
Main Course
Ojo de Bife
Grilled Argentine Rib Eye, Chips provenzal, Chimichurri
Paired with Argentine Red Wine (Luigi Bosca Malbec 2015)
One generous piece of wonder all the way from Argentina, full of marbling fat which gives it tons of flavour. It’s a whacking great big chunky steak and comes from the best cut of the rib section – incredibly tender and juicy. I couldn’t finish though! It was huge.
Dessert
Torta de 3 Leches
Milk Cake, Coffee, Citrus Crumble, Passion Fruit
THE LIBRARY PRESENTS ARGENTINE GASTRONOMIC WEEK CURATED BY GUEST CHEF PATRON DIEGO JACQUET
May 23 to 26 at the library
7pm – 11pm
Three-Course MYR 250nett | with wine pairing MYR 375nett
**There will be a choice of 2 appetisers, main courses & desserts to choose from
The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
For more information and reservations,
Tel: +60 3 2142 8000
Email: dining@ritzcarlton.com.my
