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02nd March 2021 16:00:58 Hours

Country's Leading Chef Trains SLMA Staff on ‘Culinary Art’

The culinary consultant, Deshabandu Master Chef Dr T Pabilis Silva, Director culinary affairs and promotions at the Mt Lavinia Hotel who ventured to take the Sri Lankan Sinhala dishes to the international arena, conducted a two-day (1-2 March) at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA).The programme was aimed at improving the culinary skills of all cooks serving at SLMA and neighboring military establishments under the SFHQ -Cen.

The first session was on Medicinal Spices used in Sri Lankan cuisines which gave an in-depth understanding to the cooks, officer cadets and officers. During the session, he clarified their doubts in relation to traditional foods, immunity, nutritious level, etc and practical sessions followed adding a novel learning experience to the participants in making different recipes, culinary methods, etc.

On the second day, the participants were given hands-on experience on varied cuisines such as Chicken ‘Dadhu’, Vegetable Pakoda, Chili Paste, Vegetable Salad, Mango Dressing and bread pudding with local spices. Interestingly, the Chef educated the participants that loving kindness and consciousness while cooking is the secret ingredients behind healthy and rich dishes.

By the end of the programme, certificates to all the participants were awarded by the Commandant, together with Deshabandu Dr T Pabilis Silva. Finally, the Chef’s generous service was admired with a token of appreciation by the SLMA staff. Nike air jordan Sneakers | Nike Dunk - Collection - Sb-roscoff