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The Hindu
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Ruth Dhanaraj

Chef Omar Allibhoy and his quest to bring Spanish cuisine to the world

Torrija bread and butter pudding, coffee granita and hazelnut ice cream by chef Omar Allibhoy (Source: Special Arrangement)

“I must have been around five or six years old, but I never wanted to be an astronaut or a footballer — I always wanted to be a chef,” says Spanish celebrity chef Omar Allibhoy of Tapas Revolution fame. “Some of the earliest memories of my childhood are of my mother cooking. I remember hurrying back from playing football with my buddies just so I could help her in the kitchen.”

“My mum’s peas and parsley puree was always special for me. Till today, I can’t make it as well as she does,” he laughs.

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