Appliance manufacturer Monogram unveiled its latest product range at a Toronto event, featuring a menu curated by chef Romain Avril. Known as the creative force behind local hot spot Lavelle's menu, Avril created a signature Crepes Suzette recipe for the affair, after being named Monogram's first ever Executive Chef.
Putting an Asian twist on a French classic dish, Romain Avril infuses his recipe with matcha green tea powder, yuzu juice, sake, and fresh segments of orange. Prepared using Monogram's 48" Professional Gas Rangetop -- an appliance equipped with 6 burners, and a built-in griddle -- this recipe is a contemporary version of a traditional menu item, and offers the perfect balance of neutral and bold flavor pairings.
While matcha powder has been dominating the food industry in the past year, yuzu's growing popularity is reflective of North Americans' growing desire to incorporate traditional Asian ingredients into familiar dishes.
Remixed Matcha Crepes
Chef Romain Avril's Hybrid Recipe Fuses French and Asian Influences
Trend Themes
1. Matcha-infused Recipes - The use of matcha green tea powder in traditional dishes presents opportunities for innovation by adding a unique flavor profile and health benefits.
2. Asian-inspired Ingredients - The trend of incorporating traditional Asian ingredients, such as yuzu, into familiar dishes allows for the creation of fusion recipes that cater to customers' evolving tastes.
3. Hybrid Culinary Creations - The fusion of different culinary influences, such as French and Asian, presents an opportunity to create new and exciting dishes that appeal to a diverse customer base.
Industry Implications
1. Appliance Manufacturing - Appliance manufacturers can explore opportunities to innovate by developing versatile cooking appliances that enable chefs to experiment with unique recipes and flavors.
2. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and food companies can capitalize on the growing interest in matcha-infused and Asian-inspired dishes by incorporating these flavors into their menus or product offerings.
3. Hospitality - Hotels and event venues can attract customers by collaborating with innovative chefs to create signature dishes that showcase fusion cuisine and incorporate trendy ingredients.