EFWAN MUHTAROM

Senior Sous Chef Alpha Flight Services

INDONESIAN NATIONAL, EFWAN HAS MORE THAN 17 YEARS OF CULINARY EXPERIENCE, 16 OF WHICH ARE IN THE UAE.

What’s your favorite dish to eat and why?

My favourite dish to eat is was the Rawon Soup with white rice & potato cake my mum made.

What are you cooking up today? Tell us more about the dish.

Today I will be making corn fed chicken breast with mizuna corn flakes salad. It is a lovely simple yet healthy dish.

As a chef, what are the top ingredients and products you’re using these days?

Salt – basic but essential.

What are some of the most recent important food trends you can tell us about?

In my opinion, healthy food options and sharing concepts will be back. Finally are fermented foods that promote good gut health.

What would you advise suppliers and foodservice professionals who are looking to offer their best to the market and meet demand?

I always advise to look for quality in all aspects.

What was the first dish you’ve ever made?

“Kolak” which is an Indonesian dessert served during Ramadan.

What is your definition of good food?

When peoples finish eating, are smiling and there is nothing left on their plate.

How would you describe your cooking style?

I focus on three core cooking techniques; grilling, raising and roasting.

What is your biggest achievement as a chef? It may sound cliché but where I am right now is my biggest achievement.

If you weren’t a chef what would you be doing? Definitely a footballer.

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