- Ten of the country’s most skilled chefs battled it out for the first ever “Choice of the Nation” award.
- The entries were judged by the country’s master chefs.
- The winner brought home a cash prize of P100,000 plus a special gift pack from UFS and Lady’s Choice.
The first ever “Choice of the Nation” Grand Cook Off by Unilever Food Solutions Philippines and Lady’s Choice was held on Thursday, at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center. Ten of the country’s most skilled culinarians were challenged to whip-up unique mayo-based dips using Lady’s Choice mayonnaise that will capture the palates of the Filipino diners.
“These recipes showcase exciting flavors out of the ingenuity of the chefs that made them, which sends a signal to the Filipino diners for more enjoyable culinary experiences ahead,” said James Benedic Carreon, Managing Director of UFS Philippines. Mr. Carreon added that mayonnaise may seem like a simple condiment but in reality it can elevate the taste of the dishes, especially if it’s Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise.
The country’s biggest names in the culinary industry namely Chef Fernando Aracama, Chef Rob Pengson, Chef Sau del Rosario, Chef Kalel Chan and Chef Brando Santos, judged the recipes of the finalists according to the following criteria: taste, food presentation, creativity and innovation, audience voting (guests got the chance to vote their choice), and the proper use of Lady’s Choice infused in each dip creation.
The dip contenders vying for the coveted “Choice of the Nation” title are:
- Honey A1 Carolina Reaper Mayo by Chef Sonny Balaga Jr.
- Thai Chili Honey Dressing by Chef Edward Taponan
- Basi Dip by Chef Natasha Besteben
- Tom Yum Mayo by Chef Ryan Singson
- Socorro’s All Time Favorite by Chef Sharmaine Santos
- Hawaiian Jerk Dip by Chef Ross Benito
- Wings Gone Wild’s Garlic Ranch Dip by Chef Jerina Castillo
- Alamang Con Mayo by Chef Villa Amor Loresca
- The Fish Mongers Remoulade by Chef Jayrald Yambao
- Spicy Cream Cheese Mayo with Roasted Capsicum by Chef Angelo Guison
The most innovative mayo-based dip recipe that was hailed as the first-ever “Choice of the Nation” is the Thai Chili Honey Dressing by Chef Edward Taponan.
Chef Edward Taponan bagged a cash prize of P100,000 plus a special gift pack from UFS and Lady’s Choice.
