Westin Gurgaon Prego is an Italian restaurant with both open air and closed seating. Since Italian is one of my favourite cuisines, I wanted to savour the innovations by new Chef Salvatore Salis. Westin Gurgaon has recently appointed Chef Salvatore Salis as an Italian Chef.

Chef Salvatore Salis

Ambiance of Prego

Jelling very well with walls and aesthetics of the room brownish furniture looked sophisticated. Each table was placed in a way to provide adequate on table privacy. Lamps were nice and jazzy.

Culinary session

When I was attending the culinary session by the Chef , I wanted to know the name ingredients of each dish he was preparing.

He first prepared Pesto Alla Genovese

Ingredients required

Basil 50 gms
Almond 50gms
Parmesan Cheese 60gms
Extra virgin olive oil 90gms
Garlic 1 clove
Black pepper a pinch
Salt to taste
Ice cubes 3-4

Recipe

In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Pour in extra virgin olive oil slowly while still mixing.
Stir in salt and pepper and ice cube.
Use as required for soups, salads, pasta spreads etc

I tasted the sauce and it was delicious.

Chef Salvatore Salis then prepared Chicken breast Milanese Style

Ingredients required

Chicken breast 160 gms
Eggs 2 nos
Bread crumbs 60 gms
Flour 20 gms
Butter 40 gms
Olive oil 10 ml
Black pepper a pinch
Salt to taste

Chicken breast Milanese Style

Preparation

Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow dish and keep ready
A bowl of flour and a bowl of bread ready
Gently press chicken into the flour to coat and shake off the excess flour.
Dip into the beaten egg
Coat the chicken breast now with bread crumbs.
Melt butter with olive oil in a pan, cook on medium heat until cooked and golden brown in colour
Serve hot

Food at Prego

We then settled after the class and I tasted vegetarian and chicken ceaser salad. Both salads were irresistible while being healthy.

Caesar Salad at Prego

Minestrone soup was lip smacking. It was delicious and had my favourite vegetables floating in it.

Minestrone soup

Chicken pizza had crisp base with juicy toppings. Chicken pieces nicely done. They melted in my mouth so I was tempted and had more. Pizza had perfect proportions of spices, cheese and toppings.

Chicken pizza

Red sauce Pasta was delicious as well.

I also had fresh lime soda mixed. It was a great experience overall. Food was really healthy, hygienic and mouthwatering.

Service was good by attentive staff.

About Chef Salvatore Salis

Born and raised in Sardinia, Italy Chef Salvatore Salis grew up with the ‘Italian’ love for food and that was enough for him to pursue a career in culinary arts.
With over 10 years of rich experience and having worked in places such as The Romanos Resort, The Luxury Collection in Greece and other luxury hotels in Europe, Salvatore’s along with hands-on operational training; Salvatore has explored various culinary operations including Menu development and design, quality control, outdoor catering and more. He has extensive experience with cost control for the smooth and efficient running of the entire kitchen, food safety, health and hygiene and quality control.

Nidhi KM

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