Contestants of the 11th Naga Chef competition attended a masterclass with chefs Aketoli H Zhimomi and Chef Loni Khing on November 18.
Dimapur, November 18 (MExN): The contestants of the 11th Naga Chef competition attended a masterclass with chefs Aketoli H Zhimomi and Chef Loni Khing on November 18
Aketoli, the first-ever Naga Chef winner is renowned as one of Food Superstars’ top 30 chefs in India. She has worked at ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata and collaborated extensively to feature Northeastern and Naga cuisine in the hotel’s 5-star menu. Recognized as one of ‘India’s Most Exciting Chefs’ by Condé Nast Traveller, Aketoli’s restaurant, Ethnic Table, in Notun Bosti, Dimapur, hosted the contestants for a fun afternoon of learning.
Chef Aketoli shared her expertise on utilizing the variety of local ingredients available in the state and demonstrated innovative ways to incorporate traditional ingredients into modern dishes.
Pastry chef and Naga Bowl Bakery co-founder Loni Khing joined Aketoli, bringing over a decade of experience in confectionery and bakery from renowned establishments like Hyatt Regency, Chennai, and Bombay Canteen. Khing also worked at Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York.
Both chefs conducted interactive sessions, sharing their vast experience to prepare contestants for the cook-off at Urban Haat, Dimapur, starting November 19.
