Philippines Features Traditional Dessert Suman at Cooking School: ASEAN Tradition
The ASEAN Committee in Prague (ACP) organized Cooking School: ASEAN Tradition at the Chef Parade cooking studio in Holesovice, Prague 7 on 16 May 2024. The Embassy of the Philippines, through Prague-based Filipino Chef Mr. Dario Lleva (extreme left) introduced the ingredients and demonstrated the preparation of the Philippine traditional dessert Suman. Also in photo are the Heads of the six resident ASEAN Embassies in Prague (starting from 2nd from left): CDA of Myanmar CDA Dr. Htuann Naung; Ambassador Eduardo Martin R. Meñez, Philippines; Ambassador Hoai Nam Duong, Vietnam; Ambassador Kenssy Dwi Ekaningsih, Indonesia; Ambassador Suwat Kaewsook, Thailand; and Ambassador Ms. Suzilah Binti Mohd Sidek, Malaysia. Also in photo are the featured Chefs from Embassies of Thailand and Vietnam.
PRAGUE 29 May 2024 – The Embassy of the Philippines in the Czech Republic capped its celebration of Filipino Food Month (FFM) 2024 or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino 2024 by showcasing the Philippine dessert Suman at the Cooking School: ASEAN Tradition, a one-day cooking show organized by the ASEAN Committee in Prague (ACP) at the Chef Parade cooking studio in Holesovice, Prague 7 on 16 May 2024.
The event featured a traditional dish (appetizer, entrée, or dessert) from each of the six resident ASEAN Embassies in Prague (Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam). The Philippines, in line with FFM 2024’s theme “Kalutong Filipino, Lakas ng Kabataang Makabago,” and in partnership with Prague-based Filipino Chef Mr. Dario Lleva of Restaurace Mlýnec, introduced the ingredients and demonstrated the preparation and presentation of the traditional suman with caramel sauce and latik.
In his remarks, Ambassador Eduardo Martin R. Meñez shared with the participants a brief background on suman and its flavorful journey and how it still plays a vital role in Philippine cuisine. He also highlighted the similarities in preparing ASEAN dishes, brought about by similar resources and traditions.
Chefs from hotels, restaurants, and food catering companies; editors of gastronomic magazines; students of the cooking school; and media personalities participated in the cooking show. END
Ambassador Eduardo Martin R. Meñez (right)shares with the participants a brief background on suman and how it plays a vital role in Philippine cuisine. On his left is Prague-based Filipino Chef Mr. Dario Lleva of Restaurace Mlýnec at the Cooking School: ASEAN Tradition at Chef Parade cooking studio on 16 May 2024.
Prague-based Filipino Chef Mr. Dario Lleva of Restaurace Mlýnec explains and demonstrates to the participants how to prepare the Philippine traditional suman with caramel sauce and latik at the Cooking School: ASEAN Tradition at Chef Parade on 16 May 2024.
Prague-based Filipino Chef Mr. Dario Lleva of Restaurace Mlýnec asssists participants during the cooking session at Chef Parade on 16 May 2024.
Participants enjoying their suman cooking session.
Minister and Consul General Indhira C. Bañares (2nd from right) joins members of the ACP Working Group in cooking one of the ASEAN dishes at Cooking School: ASEAN Tradition at Chef Parade on 16 May 2024.
Organizers and participants of the Cooking School: ASEAN Tradition at the Chef Parade cooking studio in Holešovice, Prague 7, after the afternoon session on 16 May 2024.
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