Bao gets Le Cordon Bleu touch for Liverpool on a Roll
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One of South West Sydney’s much-loved restaurants will create tasty dishes with a twist for Liverpool’s new multicultural food festival, Liverpool on a Roll.
The chefs at Bellbird Dining & Bar, based at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, have drawn on their passion for showcasing locally-sourced, seasonal produce, much of it coming from their on-site garden, to develop a selection of dishes that will be presented “on a roll”.
“The Bellbird team is excited to be part of Liverpool on a Roll,” head chef Federico Rekowski said.
“Being challenged to deliver delicious food ‘in’ or ‘on’ a roll is an exciting food concept to play with and we are looking forward to sharing our creations with festival attendees.”
The Le Cordon Bleu-trained head chef and sous chef Steven Pham have drawn on their training and cultural backgrounds to develop four delicious bao:
Pork belly, with kimchi, kewpie mayonnaise and fried shallots;Soft shell crab, with Indonesian-inspired chilli sauce, cucumber and pickled fennel;Enoki and field mushroom, with green chimichurri and garden greens; andDeep-fried dessert bao, topped with chocolate mousse, toasted nuts and dulce de leche.Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said Council is delighted to have Bellbird Dining & Bar on board for its new festival which will be held at Greenway Park on 30 March.
“The team at Bellbird Dining & Bar deliver world-class cuisine within the walls of Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Liverpool’s award-winning cultural institution,” Mayor Wendy Waller said.
“Inviting them to join us at Liverpool on a Roll was a natural fit and Council is thrilled that they’ll be selling tasty treats and fresh produce from their on-site garden for the community to enjoy.”
As Council’s newest major event, Liverpool on a Roll is set to dial up the focus on food, with visitors able to try a plethora of tasty treats presented “on a roll”, from classic dishes such as burgers, banh mi and burritos to high-concept desserts and fusion meals.
In addition to international cuisine, the food festival will feature live entertainment, giveaways, garden games and market stalls selling seasonal local produce.
Liverpool on a Roll will be held from 5pm – 10pm on Saturday 30 March at Greenway Park, West Hoxton. All food items will be capped at $12.
Council encourages restaurants, cafes and businesses to submit an Expression of Interest by 1 March should they wish to support Liverpool On A Roll as a stallholder or sponsor.
Visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/loar for details.