Nguyễn Gia Huy

🍛🔥 Building Flavour, Layer by Layer 🔥🍛

Our students have started building their vegetarian curry, and as with any great curry, it begins with the spices. The spices are gently fried first to release their aroma and deepen the flavour profile.

While the spices toast, the students are busy slicing and dicing fresh ingredients — tomatoes, onions, carrots, and beans — preparing each component that will bring the dish together.

As the curry begins to develop and the flavours build, the naan bread heads into the oven, baking to soft, golden perfection.

Timing, teamwork, and layering flavours — this is where culinary skill truly comes to life. 👨‍🍳✨

🥖🔥 Naan Bread in the Making! 🔥🥖

Our students are preparing fresh naan bread in anticipation of a delicious curry — but that’s a story for later. For now, the focus is on mastering the bread itself.

From mixing and kneading the dough to allowing it to rest and rise, every step matters. Once ready, the dough is portioned, rolled out, and prepared carefully before heading into the oven.

Soft, fluffy, and full of flavour — great naan starts with solid technique. 👨‍🍳✨

Stay tuned to see what it will be served with!

🍚✨ Double Dessert Delight! ✨🍮

While the custard was coming together on the stove, the rice pudding was slowly baking in the oven — filling the kitchen with the most comforting aroma.

Once baked to perfection, the students added the final touches:
🥄 A drizzle of fresh, silky custard
🌰 A sprinkle of freshly roasted almonds for crunch

The result? A beautifully finished dessert that combines warmth, texture, and sweetness in every bite.

Take a look at the final creation in action! 🎥✨

🍮✨ From Custard to Dessert Perfection ✨🍮

Now that the custard is cooked, it’s carefully strained to achieve the smoothest, silkiest texture possible. But custard alone isn’t the full story — so our students prepared jelly to add colour, texture, and a burst of sweetness.

Next, they layer custard and jelly in dessert jars, creating a simple yet beautifully balanced treat that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

A perfect example of how basic techniques and creativity can turn simple ingredients into something special. 👨‍🍳🍓✨

🍮✨ Custard From Scratch — The Art of Patience & Precision ✨🍮

Making custard from scratch is a lesson in technique, timing, and care. Our students start by separating eggs and whisking the yolks with sugar, creating a smooth, rich base.

Next, milk is gently warmed in a double boiler, infused with vanilla to build depth of flavour. The warm milk is then slowly added to the egg yolks — a careful process that prevents curdling and creates that silky custard texture.

Stirred slowly over gentle heat, the mixture thickens into a smooth, creamy custard — a classic dessert foundation made the traditional way.

From simple ingredients to luxurious results — this is where culinary fundamentals come to life. 👨‍🍳🔥

🥔🔥 The Final Phase: Potato Croquettes 🔥🥔

The final stage is all about precision and technique. Our students roll the spiced mashed potato into neat logs and cut them into perfectly sized croquettes — some even infused with cheese for that extra comfort-food factor.

Next comes the classic process:
🥚 Coated in egg
🍞 Crumbed to perfection
🔥 Deep-fried until golden and crisp

The only thing left? Plating and presenting for grading.

Crispy on the outside, soft and flavourful on the inside — what do you think of this ultimate comfort food? 😍🍽️