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Ritz Carlton Italian vs Pastry Cooking Class

August 3, 2010

 Attended the Italian Chef vs Pastry Chef Cooking Class with my friend LM at The Ritz on another Saturday. The class was held by Lobo’s Chef Mariano Liuzza and Chef I Made Kona at their demo kitchen. The staff were very nice to us and eager to assist. Croissants and various pastries with coffee were served when we got there. The 2 chefs were so friendly and very patient and accommodating of all our questions. Check out the scrumptious dishes they taught us!

Ritz Carlton Italian Chef vs Pastry Chef Cooking Class was held at their demo kitchen

I liked that they held it in a Demo kitchen where it was not very noisy. The range was in the middle and the entire group could see what was going on.

(Click on pictures to enlarge)

PASTA

The pasta recipes were very basic. Chef Mariano taught us simple tricks to ensure that pastas are served al dente, that correct equipment and the best (not necessarily the most expensive) ingredients are used.  It is in the little details that will differentiate an AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS pasta from a merely “good” one. I realized that despite pasta being quite common and easy, I am still doing a lot of things wrong. Can’t divulge all the secrets and recipes here but this is definitely a class I recommend taking!

Mushroom and Cream Sauce Pasta

Mushroom and Cream Sauce Pasta. I’m drooling just thinking about it!

Click here to check out my attempt at recreating the Mushroom and Cream Sauce Rigatoni!

Chef Mariano, Italian Head Chef of Lobo Italian Steakhouse at the Ritz Carlton

Chef Mariano in action

Making Bolognese Sauce at the Italian vs Pastry Cooking Class in Lobo, Ritz Carlton

This has to be the most fresh tasting Bolognese pasta I’ve ever had (as opposed to the usual meaty-tasting Bolognese). Bolognese is pronounced bō-ləˈn(y)ā-sē.

Aglio, Oilio E Peperoncino

Aglio, Oilio E Peperoncino (Garlic, Olive Oil and Pepper flakes) is the simplest pasta recipe but it’s so tricky not to burn the thin garlic chips! I’ve tried making this already, will post pics soon!

Pesto "Alla Genovese" Original Recipe

Pesto “Alla Genovese” Original Recipe. Yes that’s a Kilo of glorious Basil leaves right there! The funniest thing was when the Chef passed it around for people to see and possibly smell it, the ladies around him started grabbing leaves and eating them!! LOL. Chef has a quite serious but accommodating personality and I love how he said very diplomatically “Yes Basil is very good and it tastes even better once we prepare it.”  =P

Pesto "Alla Genovese" Original Recipe

Apparently pesto cannot be made with a hand blender, it has to be a proper blender (the one used for making shakes) or it wont come out properly. Must convince hubby to buy me one! I want that Industrial blender!!! (wishful thinking)

Pesto "Alla Genovese" Original Recipe

The choice of Orecchiette pasta for the pesto was excellent! This was my favorite dish of the day! SOOOOO GOOOOD! (I’m salivating again)

PASTRY

Chef Made Kona showed us 2 desserts: Lemon Granita and Creamy Baileys Tiramisu. They both took longer than the pasta dishes and Chef needed a sous–chef to assist him to make the process shorter.

Lemon Granita

Lemon Granita. This is not an easy dish to make and takes a lot of patience – you have to place the mixture in the freezer and scrape with a fork every hour for four hours! 

The jolly sous-chef Riki whipping some yolks and sugar…

Creamy Baileys Tiramisu at the Ritz Carlton Italian vs Pastry Cooking Class

…while Chef Made whips cream and finishes his masterpiece.

Creamy Baileys Tiramisu at the Ritz Carlton Italian vs Pastry Cooking Class

The finishing touch: edible gold leaf!

LUNCH

Time for lunch! I love the creative presentation of the breads and condiments as the tables centerpieces.

I love the creative presentation of the breads and condiments – they doubled as table centerpieces.

Ritz Carlton Italian vs Pastry Cooking Class lunch menu

The lunch menu

Antipasto Misto: Selection of grilled vegetables, mixed lettuce, rock melon and parma ham marinated with balsamic dressing

Antipasto Misto: Selection of grilled vegetables, mixed lettuce, rock melon and parma ham marinated with balsamic dressing. An EXCELLENT salad!

Lemon Granita

The lemon granita was served next as a palate cleanser. Refreshing & yummy!

Trio Di Pasta: Ravioli in cream, Penne Bolognese and Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

Trio Di Pasta: Ravioli in cream, Penne Bolognese and Spaghetti Aglio E Olio.

Creamy Baileys Tiramisu at the Ritz Carlton Italian vs Pastry Cooking Class

Too bad our ride came early! We didn’t get to taste the Tiramisu! ARGH.

Goody bag from Ritz Carlton Italian vs Pastry Cooking Class included the dessert favorite, Chocolate Ganache with edible picture of the Chefs.

Not only did we get certificates, but our goody bag included our dessert favorite, Chocolate Ganache with edible picture of the Chefs.

The Italian Chef vs Pastry Chef Cooking Classes were conducted for Rp 488,000 ++ / person, inclusive of certificate of participation and lunch. For inquiries regarding schedule and rates of other cooking classes (classes and rates vary) you can get in touch with Lobo. Details below.

 * Cooking class c/o The Ritz Carlton Kuningan

Lobo (Italian/Steakhouse/Terrace) – The Ritz Carlton Jakarta

  • Phone: (62-21) 2551 8888
  • Fax: (62-21) 2551 8889
  • JL. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav. E.1.1 NO.1, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 Indonesia

16 Comments · jakarta food & drink, jakarta to do

Comments

  1. Robbie Dinglasan says

    August 18, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    One of the better organized blogs I’ve seen. Easy to follow and well taken photographs! It’s like I was attending this cooking class! (I wish I attended this class!)

    Reply
    • thediplomaticwife says

      August 18, 2010 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks Robbie! That’s a big deal coming from professional creative folk like you! =)

      Reply

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