Davide Cananzi, Executive Chef, Hotel Hindusthan International, Kolkata
I have been a chef for
Over 17 years. I started my career when I was 13 years old.
I decided to become a chef because
I have always had a passion for cooking since I was a child and my mother was a chef too.
I specialise in
Italian, Mediterranean and low-calorie cuisines.
I love to cook
Seafood and risottos.
My cooking style involves
Authentic food with authentic flavours, a dash of innovative presantation and lots of passion and respect for food.
My signature dishes are
Rotolino di Patate e Salsa al Tartufo (steamed potato roulade with truffle sauce), Low fat Chicken with sesame seed and teriaki sauce, Chocolate Salami with vanilla sauce, Potato Gnocchi with Amarulla liquor and cheese sauce, White Wine Poached Salmon with Lobster Bisque.
My favourite cuisines are
Italian and Japanese.
The best meal I ever had was the
Japanese dishes at Buddha Bar, Dubai.
My inspirations are
