Noma’s Culinary Collaboration at Nahm in Bangkok

A Unique Experience

The Grand Gelinaz! Shuffle, held on July 9, witnessed 37 of the world’s finest chefs swapping kitchens for a one-night-only culinary event. Renowned chef René Redzepi of Noma traveled from Copenhagen to Bangkok’s Nahm to create a unique menu inspired by the local culture and ingredients.

The Grand Gelinaz! Shuffle – The event brought together top chefs to create inspired dishes for a unique dining experience.

Bringing Local Flavors Together

Although the visiting chefs were required to use local ingredients, the Noma team supplemented with some of their own to save time during preparation. An exciting dish that emerged was “durian with cabbage,” featuring a combination of Thai and Nordic flavors.

Frebel preparing ingredients, showcasing the creativity behind the “durian with cabbage” dish.

Teamwork and Collaboration

The chefs collaborated closely, borrowing equipment and sharing techniques. Clugston, for instance, encountered an unfamiliar Pacojet while making rice ice-cream.

Collaboration in the kitchen was essential, with chefs adapting to new tools and techniques.

Execution and Service

The Nahm kitchen staff were divided into teams to prepare and deliver 15 unique dishes. Executive chef Chris Miller coordinated with his team to ensure everything ran smoothly during the dinner service.

Logistical discussions between the Nahm kitchen team ensured smooth execution of the evening’s service.

Culinary Highlights

Among the standout dishes was the use of ‘nahm pla raa’ (fermented fish sauce), which was showcased as a sweet sauce accompanying pumpkin. This melding of flavors pointed to the innovative spirit of the collaboration.

Noma’s use of local fermentation techniques resulted in unique flavor profiles that delighted diners.

Conclusion

The collaborative event provided an unforgettable experience for both chefs and diners alike, creating lasting memories and showcasing the incredible fusion of global culinary artistry.