Mumbaikars attend an exclusive master class with Nobel Chef Sayan Isaksson

The Consulate General of Sweden

hosted an exclusive tête-à-tête cum tasting with renowned Swedish

Nobel Chef Sayan Isaksson

aimed at creating awareness about the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Sweden. Sayan won the Paul Bocuse world cup in 2002 and has since then excelled in the world of gastronomy. Sayan was asked to create the Nobel prize Banquet menu in 2015 and in 2016. Offering a glimpse of Swedish cuisine, the master class with Nobel Chef Sayan Isaksson hosted at Swedish residence Haveli was rich on nature’s treats and consisted of culinary innovations like oven baked salmon puck, fennel and baby carrot crudite with white wine and saffron aioli and shallot crouton.

Commenting on the diverse range of Swedish culinary offerings,

Consul General Ulrika Sundberg

said “I am pleased to have Swedish Nobel Chef Sayan Isaksson in Mumbai today. In

Sweden

we love food, fun and festivities. Just like India, every big occasion is always celebrated with scrumptious food. Today we are celebrating the upcoming Nobel Prize announcements and with the increasing global popularity of Swedish cuisine also in India, it is only fitting for us to bring a bit of Sweden to Mumbai through this master class and inspire people to appreciate the Swedish culinary diversity”

Talking about

Swedish food

trends and cuisine Nobel Chef Sayan Isaksson said “At the moment, food trends in Stockholm have an increasing vegetarian input and a retro feel to them, though you still see a lot of the classics, but with a twist! Today’s dish that we cooked at the master class is an all-time Swedish favorite –Salmon! We are respectful & fascinated by nature so the theme of the MasterChef class is shapes of nature. I am delighted to be visiting the wonderful city of Mumbai, and preparing these lovely dishes with you all.”