Taste of Australia culinary competition launched in Hanoi
VOV.VN - A Taste of Australia culinary competition was held in Hanoi on April 17 as part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations.
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| Australian ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick gives a speech at the opening ceremony of the competition. |
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| The culinary competition is organized by the embassy of Australia in Vietnam, aiming to introduce fresh and safe food from Australia. |
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| Jury members are Australian ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick (L), internationally renowned chef Tracey Lister (R) and Executive Chef Paul Alan Wood (C). |
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| The competition is held at the same time in Hanoi, Nha Trang, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City. In Hanoi, there are 4 teams, each has 2 members. |
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| Fresh materials are used in the culinary competition. |
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| The contestants in the first competition part |
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| A contestant from Netspace school |
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| Contestants are required to cut chili and onion in 15 minutes. |
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| Two contestants from the KOTO team |
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| All the 4 teams complete their first part. |
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| In the second part they are required to show skills of cutting beef. |
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| In final part |
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| Executive Chef Paul Alan Wood said contestants have to use materials from Australia, including wine and beef to make a dish. |
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| They have 50 minutes to complete the final part. |
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| A dish made by Team 3 from Pegasus Cooking School |
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| Team 4 from KOTO |
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| Team 2 from KOTO |
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| Team 1 from Netspace School |
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| The contestants present their dishes to the judge. |
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| Team 3 from Pegasus Cooking School wins the preliminary round of Taste of Australia culinary competition. They will fly to Danang City to compete in the final round. |
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