ACF WA

Happy WA Day from the team at the Australian Culinary Federation WA 💛🖤

Today we celebrate everything that makes Western Australia special — our people, our produce, our hospitality community, and the incredible chefs helping put WA on the world stage.

From apprentices stepping into the kitchen for the first time to chefs representing Australia internationally, WA continues to produce world-class culinary talent driven by passion, resilience, and community spirit.

This WA Day we proudly celebrate:
✨ Local talent
✨ Local produce
✨ Local businesses
✨ The next generation of WA chefs

Together, we continue to inspire, innovate, and showcase the best of Western Australia to the world 🌏👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Here’s to WA!

Chefs, it's time to get comp ready - join our live Virtual Masterclass and Q&A Session next Wednesday 3 June, 2–3pm AEST! 🔥

Learn how to handle, cook and present your regionals hero protein of lamb rump with Samuel Burke (Corporate Executive Chef, Meat & Livestock Australia). 🥩

This will then be followed by a live Q&A with the Golden Chef’s Team, where you'll get the chance to ask any questions you have about the comp.

📆 Register for the session here: fd8c78d7-1863-471e-9d15-cfb2a634d0b3@5164520f-469f-49bd-9739-28feb7b72372" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fd8c78d7-1863-471e-9d15-cfb2a634d0b3@5164520f-469f-49bd-9739-28feb7b72372
⬆️ Presubmit your questions via our Instagram stories

Golden, crisp, creamy, salty, fresh.
A Caesar salad — reimagined.

This Warm Chicken Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisp Ring takes a classic favourite and elevates it into a refined entrée worthy of a modern dégustation menu. Featuring crisp baby cos, smoked pancetta, anchovy Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, crunchy croutons, and a golden parmesan crumb ring that becomes the hero of the plate.

🔥 Warm + cold
🧂 Salty + creamy
🥬 Crisp + rich
🧀 Parmesan in every layer

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Parmesan Crisp Ring

Ingredients

• 120g finely grated parmesan
• 40g panko breadcrumbs
• 20g unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Pinch cracked black pepper

Method

1. Combine parmesan, panko, melted butter, olive oil, and pepper.
2. Place a silicone ring mould or metal cutter on baking paper.
3. Press mixture evenly into a ring shape about 1cm thick.
4. Bake at 180°C for 8–10 minutes until golden.
5. Allow to cool slightly, then gently remove from mould.
6. Pan-fry lightly before serving for extra crispness.

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Caesar Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 3 anchovy fillets
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 120ml grapeseed oil
• 30ml olive oil
• 40g finely grated parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Blend yolks, garlic, anchovy, mustard, lemon, and Worcestershire.
2. Slowly emulsify with oils.
3. Fold through parmesan.
4. Season to taste.

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Plating

Place the warm parmesan ring slightly off-centre and arrange the dressed salad delicately across the ring. Finish with pancetta shards, shaved parmesan, anchovy pieces, and fresh herbs for height and texture.

A huge congratulations to Australia’s Leslie Chan on competing in the Global Chefs Challenge and finishing 10th in the world. 👏🇦🇺🌏

To stand on the world stage and compete against some of the best chefs internationally is an incredible achievement. The commitment, preparation and passion required to reach that level deserves enormous respect.

As fellow Australian chefs, we are proud to support and celebrate those representing our industry internationally and continuing to raise the standard of Australian cuisine around the globe.

Well done Leslie — an outstanding effort and an achievement to be incredibly proud of. 🔥👨‍🍳