Recipe: Bresaola with Rocket, Artichokes and Parmesan

Bresaola, which originated in Valtellina, Lombardy, is made by salting beef and allowing it to air-dry for several week until it becomes hard and turns a dark red. It is leaner than prosciutto, which is cured in much the same way, and has a sweet aroma and rich flavor.

For our Italian themed dinner last week,  I made several antipasti and one of them is this bresaola with rocket, marinated artichokes and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. No cooking required, just good simple ingredients put together. Love it!

Recipe video can be watched here (click here for full screen)

Bresaola with Rocket, Artichokes, and Parmesan
Recipe by Baby Sumo
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Serves 2-3


Ingredients
15-20 thin slices of bresaola
30g rocket leaves
Parmesan
4 antipasti citres carciofi (marinated artichoke hearts)

For the dressing
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
Salt


1. Mix the dressing ingredients well, then toss the rocket leaves in the dressing.

2. Arrange the bresaola around the edge of plate, and mound the rocket leaves in the centre of the plate. Then, arrange several slices of marinated artichokes next to the rocket. Grate a generous amount of Parmesan cheese all over. Enjoy!

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Fresh Market Dining @ Serena Brasserie, InterContinental KL

Last week, we were invited to Serena Brasserie at InterContinental KL to check out their new Fresh Market Dining concept. The Fresh Market buffet dinner is available daily from 7.00pm to 10.30pm; from Sundays to Thursdays you can enjoy the international buffet nights at RM138 nett or the 'catch of the day' spread on Friday and Saturday at RM178 nett per adult.

So what's NEW about this Fresh Market dining concept at Serena Brasserie? According to Chef de Cuisine Suhalmi Tasir, this Fresh Market dining concept gives guests the opportunity to try fresh, quality produce prepared in their preferred method of cooking. We went around and sampled the fantastic, extensive variety of food on offer, and here are some of the highlights of the new Fresh Market experience:

1. Succulent air-flown seafood

Choose from an array of seafood such as tiger prawn, mussels, sea bass fillet, salmon fillet, squid and more, and then bring it to the live cooking station. Everything is prepared a la minute, so be prepared to wait. However, you will not need to wait in line; simply bring one of the lolly sticks (with your table number imprinted on it) with you to any of the cooking stations, and pass it to one of the chefs with your plate of raw ingredients, while indicating which cooking method you prefer. There are over 10 cooking styles to choose from, such as bouillabaisse broth, Portuguese stew, stone-grilled, Cordon Bleu, deep fried (batter / breaded), teriyaki style and more.

Our seafood bouillabaisse

2. Meat and poultry selections

You can make your meat and poultry selection from a small chiller - there is striploin, tenderloin, ribs, duck and lamb rack. I would highly recommend the Australian lamb rack - it was beautifully grilled to a medium doneness, so good we had to go back for seconds!

3. Garden crisp vegetables

There are over 25 selection of vegetables to chose from, simply select and add them to your seafood or meat dishes. Or you can start your meal with a fresh garden salad.

4. Sang Har Mein

Do check out the Noodles counter, and order a plate of sang har mein, aka freshwater prawn noodles. Egg noodles are topped with a smooth egg gravy and halved freshwater prawns.

5. Risotto and pasta

We usually avoid these two items at a buffet spread, however please do not miss out on the risotto ai funghi served here at Serena Brasserie. As I mentioned earlier, the dishes here are cooked a la minute to ensure guests have the freshest, best dining experience. Beautifully prepared, the risotto ai funghi was cooked al dente, and then tossed in the giant Grana Padano wheel and topped with rocket leaves. You can also find Paella Valencia (traditional Spanish rice dish) or Arroz de Marisco (Portuguese seafood rice) here.

6. Fresh seafood on ice and sashimi

And of course, not to be missed here is the amazing spread of fresh seafood on ice and sashimi. I love the fatty cut of salmon on offer, as well as the crayfish, slipper lobster and succulent prawns. There are also freshly shucked oysters, crabs, scallops, tuna sashimi and sushi.

7. Fresh juice

Pick from one of the freshly squeezed juice bottles on display or select your preferred combination from the display of fruits, and the juice will be delivered to your table.

8. Desserts and Cheese

Sinful desserts await you at the Dessert counter, including cakes, pastries, chocolate fountains, local desserts and New Zealand Kapiti ice cream. There is also a nice selection of imported cheese such as Gouda, Cheddar, Brie and Blue Cheese, along with dried fruits and nuts.

For reservations, please call Serena Brasserie at 03-2782 6228 or email foodandbeverage@intercontinental-kl.com.my



Opening times: Lunch 12.00 noon to 2.30pm (Mondays to Fridays), Dinner 7.00pm to 10.30pm (Daily)

Pork-free.

Location: Serena Brasserie, Lobby Level, InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2782 6228

Website: http://www.intercontinental-kl.com.my/dining/serena_brasserie.asp




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Epic Brunch @ Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside

Every Sunday, Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside will be holding the Epic Brunch at The Village Restaurant & Bar, overlooking Lake Putrajaya. The Epic Brunch buffet is priced at RM317 nett with free flow champagne, RM 243nett per adult (without alcohol) and RM130 nett per child, and will feature a live band, DJ, unlimited daiquiris, tap beer, stunning seafood, sizzling steaks, live cooking stations, salads and a dessert room. Furthermore, there will be entertainment for the kids in the form of face painting and a kids clown.

Last weekend, our family was invited to check out the Epic Brunch, and we sure had a whole lot of fun! It was a hot Sunday morning, but thankfully, we were in a shaded area with sufficient overhead fans and misting fans around us to keep us cool. We were offered a glass of Nicolas Feuillatte champagne as soon as we were seated - talk about good service! :) Our children were both offered fruit juices as well as non-alcoholic daiquiris - they offered a nice, refreshing lime one which was perfect for the hot weather. 

The buffet spread includes seafood on ice such as crayfish, prawns, mussels and oysters as well as salmon and tuna sashimi and smoked salmon. Next, you can check out the pasta live cooking station, as well as dim sum.

Chicken wings and drumsticks, as well as sausages, hot off the grill

Not to be missed here is the prime rib - on our visit, the meat was beautifully cooked - it was tender, slightly fatty and utterly delicious.

Leg of lamb

Salt baked Norwegian salmon

Scallops

This lil girl loves taking photos of food too! Check out her Instagram account @babysumokids ;)

Other than the buffet spread, we were also served two courses- first to arrive were these huge spanner crabs! Well worth getting your hands dirty for.

And these massive tiger prawns! Baby D's hands for scale... ;) For us, these were the highlight of the Epic Brunch - the prawns were juicy and so fresh!

Another glass of champagne, thank you very much sir!

After we have contented ourselves with the main spread, we moved on to the air-conditioned dessert room to check out the desserts. There are lots of beautiful cakes, pastries, chocolates, chocolate fountain, more than 10 ice cream flavours, fresh fruits, cheese platter and a popcorn maker. It's hard to resist all the temptations in here. ;)

Our kids had lots of fun, being entertained by the live band as well as the amusing clown, who happily made lots of balloon art for our kids.

Thank you Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside for hosting us for your Epic Brunch!

The Epic Brunch is available every Sunday from 11.30am to 3.00pm. Reservations can be made directly to the reservation office at 03-8890 0000 or e-mail: epicbrunch@pullmanputrajaya.com




Location: Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel, 2 Jalan P5/5, Presint 5, 62200 Putrajaya, Malaysia. (25 minutes drive from KL)

Tel: 03-8890 0000

GPS Coordinates: 2.900053, 101.67031

Website: http://www.pullmanputrajaya.com/

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