Ekaa takes you on a Journey Through Christmas Traditions Around the World

This Christmas, take an epicurean journey across the globe with Ekaa’s Christmas Tasting Menu. Curated by Chef Niyati Rao, this exclusive 8-course menu takes inspiration from Christmas staples and traditions from several distinct countries and reinterprets them onto your plate.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Kerala, India with a spiced affair of Rose cookies and Achappams taking you on a journey of sensory delight, where delicate cookies find companionship with exquisitely spiced chicken liver or a luscious purple yam pâté. 

Step into the heart of Bandra and rediscover Kadio Podio with Ekaa's reinvention. The homemade gram flour Kadio Podio, served with a drizzle of orange blossom, jaggery syrup and a generous sprinkle of black sesame powder, creates a delightful fusion that pays homage to the roots of this beloved treat. 

Embark on an Eastern journey with Ekaa's take on a Korean Christmas, featuring Japchae, the iconic sweet potato noodles. This rendition introduces homemade thick potato singular noodles, a canvas for a harmonious blend of sea purslane, persimmon paste, mountain pepper, bean sprouts, and pickled tea leaves, capturing the essence of Korea in every bite. 

Delight in the refined tradition of Greece with ‘Christopsomo’. This Christmas sweet bread, traditionally infused with walnut and star anise powder, takes on a new form as a super soft finger bread. Paired with walnut praline and a refreshing lemon curd broth, this interpretation redefines the classic delicacy, offering a taste of Greece with a modern twist. 

Featuring a fusion of Goa X Portugal, Ekaa presents, ‘Sorpotel.’ This interpretation will take you on a culinary journey from Goa to Portugal. Non-vegetarians can indulge in cured braised pork belly with signature sorpotel spice mix, coconut vinegar cashew nuts, and 

crème fraîche. Vegetarians can relish char grilled cabbage with spiced local mushroom cream and mixed pulses, offering a taste of two worlds in every bite.

Experience the enchantment of a Christmas Campfire at Ekaa as you immerse in the snowy terroir of the German Black Forest with spiced homemade wine sorbet and oak-smoked gelato. Served with a sheet of snow hand-pounded Ekaa mochi, this winter wonderland on the plate transports you to a magical Christmas campfire surrounded by fireflies. 

Indulge in the festive spirit of Norway with Ekaa’s reimagined Pinnekjøt, where mutton ribs are meticulously cured, aged, and smoked over fragrant pine wood. This interpretation features spiced and aged mutton rib, carefully paired with a luxurious Mont Blanc of potato and beans. The dish is elevated with nuances of nasturtium pickle, dill, and a karvanda glaze, ingeniously resembling the textured bark of a pine tree. 

Ekaa’s culinary exploration extends to Denmark, unveiling the classic Risalamande in a fresh light. Danish rice pudding with cherry sauce, almonds, and vanilla takes on a unique twist in our kitchen. Ekaa's take introduces sweet fermented rice, also known as Jiu Niang, harmoniously blended with orange almond oil, tea ice cream, Zereshk Berry, and a delicate rice crisp. This reinterpretation pays homage to the Danish tradition while incorporating Ekaa’s world of ingredients, offering a delightful fusion of the familiar and the unexpected.

This special Christmas tasting is a dedication to these timeless favourites unveiling the magic of the holidays through a tapestry of flavours.

This Special Menu will be served at Ekaa from 22nd to 25th December 2023 during dinner service. 

Join us at Ekaa and let your taste buds revel in the magic of Christmas.

Pricing: INR 3000++ per person 

Address: Kitab Mahal, 1st Floor, D Sukhadwala Rd, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

Phone: 099876 57989

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