Mabuhay Nights - Salo Series
Kamayan Menu
Tasmanian Salmon Sinigang Poke
Kabuteng Sisig
Atsara
Kanin, Niyog at turmeric
Lechon
Pan De Coco Sans rival
Niyog at Tsokolate-eh
In a dynamic collaboration, Yana Gilbuena, renowned for her Salo Series of pop-up Kamayan dinners, teamed up with the Filipino Food Movement Australia for an unforgettable event on Tuesday, July 9th, and Wednesday, July 10th, 2019, delivering Sydney's most vibrant Kamayan Feast to date.
Hailed as a critically-acclaimed global nomadic chef, Yana Gilbuena, known for her culinary expeditions across all fifty states of the USA, along with ventures in 8 provinces in Canada, 4 cities in Mexico, and 3 states in Colombia, was warmly embraced by Sydneysiders. Guests reveled in Tasmanian Salmon Sinigang Poke and Kabuteng Sisig, while Sydney Cebu Lechon showcased its mouthwatering signature Lechon. To sweeten the celebration, Hanmade Desserts crafted a unique Pan De Coco Sans Rival exclusively for the occasion.
The table, adorned with banana leaves, set the stage for an immersive dining experience where hands were the only utensils allowed. Guests eagerly scooped delightful morsels of food, gasping in sheer delight at each flavorful bite. Every ingredient, sourced locally in Australia, delivered the freshest and most authentic taste, capturing the essence of Filipino cuisine.
We were privileged to have hosted Yana Gilbuena, introducing the Filipino Kamayan tradition to Sydney, and eagerly anticipated her return to Australia for more culinary adventures in the near future.
What is Kamayan?
Kamayan represents a customary Filipino dining style centered on hand-to-mouth eating. This communal way of dining features an array of dishes artfully arranged on banana leaves covering a table. Rather than using utensils, guests directly engage with the meal using their hands. This tactile approach enables them to feel textures, blend flavors, and relish the meal in a highly interactive manner. Typically, Kamayan spreads include rice, meats, seafood, vegetables, and an assortment of sauces, creating a rich and diverse culinary experience that's best shared amongst loved ones.
Yana Gilbuena
Filipino-born, critically acclaimed global nomadic chef, Yana Gilbuena started Salo Series to share with the world the vibrant food culture of the Ph1l1pp1nes. The Salo Series hosts Filipino Kamayan dinners, In which food is served on communal tables decked with banana leaves, and guests are asked to eat with their hands. In her American tour, Yana hosted pop-up dinners in 50 states in 50 weeks, as well as across Canada, Mexico, Colombia and her home country, Philippines. She is a 2017 Stone Barns Exchange Fellow and has also been featured in ma1or publications such as The New York Times and National Geographic. She's been published in The Cherry Bombe Cookbook, Feed the Resistance and has self-published her own: No Forks Given this March 2019. This global culinary nomad aims to further her mission by hosting a Salo on every continent and sharing the culture and heritage of the Philippines, one Kamayan at a time.
Hannah Tamayo
Filipina Dessert maker Hannah Tamayo moved to Australia 13 years ago and now resides in Western Sydney. Graduating in Business and Commerce majoring in management, her passion for desserts & baking became stronger and continued her studies completing a Certificate 3 in Retail Baking to develop her skills and love for all things sweet. Having worked as a Pastry Chef at Short Stop, Hannah gained the understanding, knowledge and the experience to help her set up her own dessert business called Hanmade Desserts
Will Mahusay
Filipino Lechonero Will Mahusay migrated to Australia in the Iate 80's. Having spent 18 years in the corporate world - his calling was where his roots stemmed. His family of long time Lechoneros in Cebu restarted their business in Western Sydney growing it to now a larger warehouse catering to the greater Filipino community in all things Lechon. His Lola (Grandmother) loved food and this passion has provided him the courage to now be Sydney's premier purveyor of Cebu Lechon.