Chef Ansab Khan is a Culinary Head of Burma Burma Restaurants & Tea Room. He started his career working with JW Marriott & later with Mahindra Holidays. Currently, his role includes conceptualising and heading the culinary operations at Burma Burma.
In a candid conversation, he talks more about himself and his work:
Your philosophy on food?
Your food should be the reason for a smile on your guest’s face. Understand the ingredients, use them wisely, keep it minimalistic and let the flavours stand out. Try using seasonal and local produce as much as possible. Strive to constantly amaze our guests with unique flavours.
Your favourite cuisine?
If not Burmese then Turkish among international and also I like south Indian food a lot.
Your idol?
Ferran Adria, Daniel Humm, Gaggan Anand
Your favourite spice?
Long pepper (peepli)
Your hot selling dish?
Samuza Hincho, a tangy spicy broth with black gram and samosa.
Lessons learnt in the kitchen?
Professional kitchen are a high-energy zone where both temperature and tempers run high. It teaches you the value of teamwork, respecting your co-workers, commitment and dedication to your job.
How do you like to de-stress?
Listening to music, especially Sufi songs which have a deep meaning —and many times, answers to your worries.
What are you passionate about?
Food is something which I am and should be passionate about.
Apart from food, poetry is something which interests me a lot.
Last meal on earth, what would you choose?
Mutton Yakhni Pulao with meetha zarda. Here I am giving the recipe of Shan Khowsuey, which I learnt on a trip to Burma. This dish was taught to me by a local village couple. They were exceptionally gracious hosts and allowed me inside their kitchen to share their recipe and to see the preparation of this unique dish.
Taungyi Shan Khowsuey
Ingredients
Accompaniments: pickled carrot, radish and jalapenos
Method
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