The taco, a dish straight from Mexico
The taco is an emblematic dish of traditional Mexican cuisine. It’s an antojito (light dish, snack) that consists of a tortilla, a kind of round, flat pancake generally made of corn, folded in half and filled with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, sauces and condiments. They are eaten without the use of cutlery, and only with the fingers, perfectly embodying the essence of finger food.
Tacos have been around for centuries in Mexico, and their popularity has spread around the world thanks to their diversity and flavor.
Anaïs Gaudemer imagines a sweet taco
When pastry chef Anaïs Gaudemer ventures into the world of sweet tacos, the result is bound to arouse both curiosity and taste buds. Anaïs Gaudemer, talented creator of floral-decorated sweets at her Cokoa boutique workshop in Ixelles, Belgium, has reinvented this specialty in her own way. She offers a gourmet, refined version with flavors of chocolate, vanilla, cherries and blueberries. This taco-dessert stands out for its perfect harmony of flavors and textures. It elegantly combines compote, smooth cream, light sponge, velvety ganache and light mousse.
Cointreau adds a touch of freshness with its notes of sweet and bitter oranges. It delicately enhances the fruity aromas, offering a unique taste experience.
This daring dessert bears witness to the talent and creativity of its chef, while opening up new perspectives in the world of patisserie.
Other iconic savory dishes inspire…
Dim sum is another example of a culinary tradition, this time from China. These delicate morsels, served in individual portions or to share, are often presented in charming bamboo baskets. Usually accompanied by a cup of tea, they represent much more than a simple meal: they are a real moment of conviviality and sharing. Prepared in a variety of ways-steamed, fried or roasted-dim sum offer an incredible diversity of flavors and textures, delighting even the most curious palates.
World pastry champion Otto Tay has drawn his inspiration from this ancient tradition to reinvent dim sum in sweet versions: Chocolate, Summer Margarita, Pandan, Mimosa and Tea caketails. Each offers a unique and creative taste experience, to be enjoyed with its cocktail.
