It’s back to lockdown life and well, we all know what that means… we have to put our chef’s hat back on and start cooking all our meals from home again! ???
Since we’re cooking every day, it’s inevitable that we’ll eventually run out of recipes and ideas. It’s even MORE frustrating when you’re craving a certain cuisine or dish but don’t have the proper ingredients or skills to satisfy your cravings!
If that sounds like you then we’re here to save the day! If you’ve been stuck in a cooking rut or simply want fresh & new meal ideas to enjoy with your family, why not give French-Malaysian cuisine a try?
Interested? Here’s everything you need to know!
French-Malaysian cuisine? ?
Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it sounds! Combining two flavourful cuisines that are both rich in taste and history, you’ll definitely be crowned the new Head Chef at home after trying French-Malaysian cuisine!
These dishes we’re about to share with you are brought to you by two renowned chefs here in Malaysia, French chef Nathalie Arbefeuille and Malaysian Chef, Isadora Chai who are both masters of the culinary arts. Chef Nathalie spearheads Nathalie Gourmet Studio which is a cooking school, event space and catering service provider all-in-one. Chef Isadora, on the other hand, owns a modern French restaurant called Bistro à Table here in Petaling Jaya. Together, they join forces and show you how you can create five simple yet mouth-watering French-Malaysian fusion dishes at home!
Wow! What kind of French-Malaysian fusion dishes did the chefs prepare?
Get ready to drool over these dishes! Here’s what you can expect from Chef Nathalie and Chef Isadora:
ENTREE / HORS D’OEUVRES
Scallop Vinaigrette Kerabu – Seared scallop on a bed of mango Kerabu and 1664 Blanc beer vinaigrette bihun, garnished with baby coriander cress and edible flowers
Modernised Béchamel Thosai – A revised savoury Thosai galette made with Indian atta flour and 1664 Blanc, filled with turkey ham béchamel and topped with spiced coconut chutney.
Egg Paneer Beurre Blanc – Poached eggs and spinach spiced using Garam Masala and chilli, with a twist of classic beurre blanc sauce with 1664 Blanc-infused curry leaves and shallots.
MAIN COURSE
Kai Fan Pilaf Á La Biére – Beer roasted chicken and baked rice pilaf infused with 1664 Blanc, complemented with a generous lashing of chilli and Asian green sauce.
DESSERT
Jambu Batu French Toast – Brioche French toast in 1664 Blanc caramel sauce, topped with caramelised guava, sesame tuiles, and 1664 Blanc Gula Melaka ice cream
Wow, talk about fusion! Who knew combining French cuisine and Malaysian cuisine could result in such amazing dishes??
What’s the collaboration about and where can I find the recipe?
The collaboration between Chef Nathalie and Chef Isadora was done in conjunction with 1664 Blanc‘s Bon Appetit-lah campaign which is all part of 1664 Blanc’s objective to continue bringing unique gastronomic experiences to Malaysians at home during this lockdown!
To watch Chef Nathalie and Chef Isadora demonstrate how they make the 5 French-Malaysian fusion dishes, just head to 1664 Blanc’s Facebook page as they will be releasing one recipe per week starting from the 11th of June! YAY!
As a teaser for what you can expect, watch as Chef Nathalie and Chef Isadora make the Kai Fan Pilaf Á La Biére for you in this video below:
To elevate your experience, we really recommend pairing these dishes with a bottle of 1664 Blanc as the light and refreshing taste definitely complements the French-Malaysian fusion dishes! C’est magnifique!
Wow, awesome! What else can I expect from the Bon Appetit-lah campaign?
Well, if you’re planning to get yourself a few bottles of 1664 Blanc to pair with your French-Malaysian fusion dinner, then you’re definitely going to love what’s next!
If you purchase 1664 Blanc products anytime now until 31st July, you could stand a chance to win an exclusive island vacation, a Le Creuset French Oven worth RM1,950 each, a cutlery set worth RM240, and more! OMG!
However, it’s important to note that 1664 Blanc is giving away different prizes depending on where you shop! Here’s a look at where you can go & what you could win:
1. Shop at major hypermarkets, supermarkets or on e-commerce sites such as Shopee and Lazada
In doing so, you’ll receive a FREE WMF Cutlery Set worth RM60 if you spend RM150 in a single receipt!
WMF Cutlery Set
Additionally, you’ll also be in the running to win these amazing prizes:
- Grand Prize (x1) – An exclusive vacation to Pangkor Laut Resort ?
- First Prize (x5) – Le Creuset French Oven 24cm (worth RM1,950!)
OMG ???
If you’d like to take part and stand a chance to win these amazing prizes, all you have to do is:
- Spend at least RM150 on any 1664 Blanc products
- Scan the QR code in the image above
- Fill in your personal details
- Provide your receipt number and a photo of your receipt
- Click ‘Send‘
Yes, it’s THAT simple! These are some pretty luxurious prizes so if you’ve been wanting a post-MCO getaway or a new Le Creuset, this is your chance!
If you’d like to find out more, be sure to visit www.1664blancmalaysia.com!
2. Shop at convenience stores
All you need to do is spend at least RM25 on any 1664 Blanc product and you’ll be in the running to win:
- Grand Prize (x1) – An exclusive vacation to Pangkor Laut Resort ?
- First Prize (x50) – WMF Cutlery Sets worth RM240 each (4 pax set per winner)
Just follow the steps below to be in the running to win these awesome prizes:
- Spend at least RM25 on any 1664 Blanc products
- Scan the QR code in the image above
- Fill in your personal details
- Provide your receipt number and a photo of your receipt
- Click ‘Send‘
And you’ll be on your way! How easy is that??
Ahhh, don’t those prizes sound amazing?? We could all definitely use a vacation once MCO is over! So you better hurry and get shopping if you wanna win!
If you don’t want to go out during this lockdown, just head to 1664 Blanc’s official store on Shopee or Lazada to shop online! ❤️
We hope everyone has been doing well during this lockdown! Now that you’ve got some new recipes to try and 1664 Blanc beers to enjoy, we’re sure you’ll be alright! Just make sure you don’t forget to scan the QR code to enter this giveaway. 😉
For more information & updates, head to www.1664blancmalaysia.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram today! Best of luck to everyone joining!
Friendly reminder that this promotion is only applicable to non-Muslims over the age of 21.
