OTTIMMO—After four weeks learning to cook European dishes, students of Ottimmo International Mastergourmet Academy presented with a different challenge. As of this week, they are introduced with Asian dishes which are very different from the European ones, either from how they are prepared or served.
The first dishes presented to the second semester students are Vietnamese and Thai’s, Vietnamese Spring Rolls-Cha Gio and Chicken Wrapped in Pandan Leaves. Both selected as they are of special menu in each country.
According to Chef Chef Jerry, one of the instructors in Ottimmo International’s kitchen, there are two important things the students need to be more careful. First, the technique used to tie the pandan leaves so they will work perfectly as a wrap.
This technique of tying leaves determines the outlook of the chicken during frying or when it is served. Second, how to carefully roll the rice paper to make Spring Rolls. Some water should be applied as they the rice paper is quite sticky.
“I saw that the students can learn quickly on how to roll and tie the leaves. With only a lesson, they can already do it well. The kitchen class today is very satisfactory,” said Chef Jerry.
After the Vietnamese and Thai dishes, this midweek the students will learn to cook Korean dish, followed with Chinese, Indonesian and other countries with their own uniqueness and challenges.
On November 22-23, 2013, 5 OTTIMMO teams participated the Cuisine Vaganza Cooking Competition 2013. First day of competitiona, all of them made it through the next round that held on the next day. Day two, 2 teams from 5 went to the semi-final round. They succeed to beat other participant and won the First prize for Sonia, Aif and Jessica’s team, also Favorite place prize for Renaldo, Jeffrie and Fido’s team. Two tropies from OTTIMMO’s students was a great achievment. Congratulations! Keep up the good work, other competitions are waiting…
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Important date for OTTIMMO New Student Academic Year 2014/2015 Orientation Day will be held on August 12-15, 2014. Orientation is mandatory, every student should participate from the first day until the last day. New Semester Begin starts on Monday August 18, 2014 accordance with lesson schedule that will be distributed during Orientation Day.
Very glad to see the joy of children in the kitchen! At that moment we had almost a hundred little guests coming from Mawar Sharon Christian School. Those all Grade 1 students brought their excitement and curiosity to our Culinary Kitchen and they could not wait to start making their own burger. With the help of OTTIMMO’s students in every station, these little guests were so thrilled. We are pleased to see their effort to cook, may this experience could grow their interest and creativity in Culinary Arts.