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The Star
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
East and West fusion of flavours
DUTCH chef Joeri Timmermans' vision of a fusion between East and West cuisines is about bringing a distinctive touch of European flavours to Japanese, and Chinese dishes. This innovative approach was evident in his deep-fried Transatlantic Cod served with pink-hued taramasalata cream, nestled in seaweed butter. The umami from the fish and sauces was enhanced by a generous sprinkling of spices like furikake and togarashi. 'The crispiness and silkiness of the fish, paired with the buttery sauce gives it a savoury finish,' Timmermans said. The 2 Ways Prawn. The dish is a highlight of the seven-course East Meets West Omakase – a contemporary menu crafted for a limited time by Timmermans and master chefs of Oriental Group. The dinner takes place in a comfortable, casual, no-frills setting. 'The chefs and I put a lot of thought into preparing the menu. Most of our ingredients are locally sourced. 'Guests can also expect a strong Japanese influence in the dishes,' he said. The meal started off with Tomatina Crab. Tomatina Crab. With Cameron Highlands' tomatoes in a starring role, the creme fraiche-filled fruit was set in a pool of dashi stock infused with yuzu kosho. Sitting atop the tomato were shiny and briny caviar pearls. Local tomatoes lend mild acidity, giving room for the crab's natural sweetness to shine. Against the mild tasting tomato, the dashi stock exuded subtle yuzu fragrance offering a refreshing twist on the palate. For the Golden Silk Chawanmushi, the chefs leveraged on the richness of freshwater prawn tomalley to impart a concentrated savouriness to the soft and delicate egg custard. The Golden Silk Chawanmushi. The deep orange tomalley was sinfully rich, giving the dish a delightful seafood essence. Meanwhile, the 2 Ways Prawn presented cheese-baked prawn and prawn ball. Here, the savoury edge of melted cheese offered a creamy, velvety mouthfeel to the prawn. The prawn ball, though small, was firm and a lot going on texture-and-taste wise. For the main course, guests had the unenviable choice of choosing between Transatlantic Cod and Australian Wagyu. Timmermans weaves intricate flavours of Japanese and Chinese dishes with a distinctive touch of Western fare. While the cod was an unforgettable dish, the beautifully marbled beef, served with burnt carrot slices, shiitake mushrooms and dinosaur kale in tamari, was equally memorable. 'The vegetables are grilled over a Japanese Konro grill until slightly charred for added texture to the dish. 'The use of mangrove charcoal gives a lovely smoky, char flavour that elevates the taste further,' Timmermans said. The kale, having absorbed much of the smoke from the charcoal, turned out to be the right pairing alongside the succulent beef. Of course, a Chinese course meal is incomplete without rice. Pan-seared foie gras, with its caramelised goodness, brings sweet, earthy and butter-like flavours to the garlic fried rice. An Oriental touch to the dish was the slight drizzle of barbecue sauce. The meal concluded with a duet of desserts featuring Sake Sorbet and Mangosteen. The Mangosteen dessert. The sorbet, drizzled with sake and served with yuzu, grapes, meringue and mulberry yoghurt, is a tangy treat for the taste buds. The Mangosteen, on the other hand, featured a pastry shell baked to resemble the fruit. It was filled with smooth and creamy coconut cream filling. The dinner is priced at RM328++ per person. Guests keen to savour the dishes can head to Oriental Group restaurants namely Ruyi (June 30), Oriental Treasure (July 1), Yu (July 2) and Oriental Sun (July 4). ORIENTAL PAVILION, P1-04, Level 1 Podium, PJ 33, 3, Jalan Professor Khoo Kay Kim, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (Tel: 03-7956 9288 or 012-811 8812) Business hours: 11am-3pm and 6pm-11pm (weekdays), 10am-3pm and 6pm-11pm (weekends and public holidays). Non-halal. This is the writer's personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Calls for new elections after Dutch far-right party exits government
Calls are growing for snap elections in the Netherlands after the far-right party of populist Geert Wilders withdrew from government in a dispute over migration policy, breaking apart the four-way coalition. Dutch opposition politicians immediately demanded new elections after firebrand Wilders withdrew his Party of Freedom (PVV) from the coalition. "The Netherlands deserves a government that unites the people and works shoulder to shoulder on real solutions," said Frans Timmermans, leader of the largest opposition group in parliament. "It's time for elections, we are ready for them." Wilders pulls the plug Wilders threatened on Sunday to pull out his anti-Islam PVV - the strongest force in parliament - unless the four-party coalition agreed to his demands on a stricter immigration policy. His party's 10-point plan included measures such as the closure of Dutch borders to asylum seekers, the closure of asylum seeker reception centres and an end to family reunification for recognized refugees. "No sign-off for our asylum plans, no adjustment of the coalition agreement. The PVV is leaving the coalition," Wilders wrote on X after failed consultations with the other parties on Monday evening. During the meeting, the other parties told Wilders to introduce a draft bill on his plans or a motion for a resolution to discuss them. However, the far-right leader was unwilling to go down that road, insisting on the implementation of his 10-point plan. "I couldn't do anything other than say that we would withdraw our support for this Cabinet," he later said, adding that the PVV ministers would resign. The future of the government hangs in the balance following the PVV's withdrawal, with snap elections considered to be likely. The remaining three parties could potentially continue as an even more fragile minority government. Cabinet members were due to convene for a crisis meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The PVV, who emerged as the strongest force from parliamentary elections in November 2023, has called for the military to be deployed to protect the country's borders in case they are not shut to asylum seekers. Wilders also called for tens of thousands of Syrian refugees to be sent back to their home country. Offenders with dual citizenship should be deported and lose Dutch nationality, according to the PVV's plans. Opposition up in arms Opposition leader Timmermans, who heads the Labour Party, said the collapsed government has led the country to a standstill, while war is being waged in Europe and people are worried about their future. He described the failed four-party ruling alliance as powerless, disunited and ridden by conflict. "That's what happens when you give power to extremes," Timmermans concluded. The leader of the Socialist Party, Jimmy Dijk, also called for new elections - "preferably as soon as possible." An alliance doomed to fail? Following their surprise win in the parliamentary elections, the PVV became part of a coalition government for the first time, striking a deal with the conservative People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), the centrist New Social Contract (NSC) and the populist Farmer–Citizen Movement (BBB). But the centre-right coalition led by independent Prime Minister Dick Schoof was considered fragile from the outset, with the NSC in particular harbouring serious doubts as to whether Wilders' PVV would respect the constitution. The NSC and VVD have accused PVV Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber of incompetence.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dutch opposition calls for snap elections after government collapses
Dutch opposition politicians have called for new elections after the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) withdrew from the coalition government in a dispute over migration policy, triggering its collapse. "The Netherlands deserves a government that unites the people and works shoulder to shoulder on real solutions," said Frans Timmermans, leader of the largest opposition group in parliament. "It's time for elections, we are ready for them." Timmermans said the collapsed government, led by populist firebrand Geert Wilders' PVV, has led the country to a standstill, while war is being waged in Europe and people are worried about their future. He described the failed four-party ruling alliance as powerless, disunited and ridden by conflict. "That's what happens when you give power to extremes," Timmermans concluded. The leader of the Socialist Party, Jimmy Dijk, also called for new elections - "preferably as soon as possible."
Euronews
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Centre-right has renounced Green Deal, claims Timmermans
Frans Timmermans reflected on how, in the last legislative term, the Green Deal was a unifying initiative, enjoying political consensus. Now, he said, the far-right parties are pushing for its repeal, while the centre-right is stepping away from it. Despite this shift, Timmermans remains optimistic, urging politicians to reignite a fresh sense of optimism, pointing to promising trends across Europe. Radio Schuman featured the press point with some insights on the far-right and the Green deal. We also discuss today's agenda and how running is igniting a new trend in tourism.
