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Spice it up in the kitchen with Chef Sherson Lian - Citrix
Citrix Field Kickoff
                              January 12–14 and 19–21, 2021

Spice it up in the kitchen with Chef Sherson Lian
                               Join Chef Sherson in the kitchen for
                               an engaging and entertaining cooking
                               demonstration. Sherson Lian is a Malaysian
                               based TV host, Chef and Entrepreneur and
                               will be cooking up a traditional Malaysian
                               dish for guests to cook along or just enjoy
                               the show.
                               Entrée:
                               Curry Roasted Chicken served with
                               Kyuri Salad and Greek Yogurt Dressing

Curry Roasted Chicken served with                     1/2 lemon
Kyuri Salad and Greek Yogurt Dressing                 1 cup/250ml Olive oil
                                                      Salt and pepper to taste
General Ingredients
                                                      Ingredients for Roasted Vegetables
Whole chicken
Salt                                                  2 lb/907g of baby potatoes
Black pepper                                          3 bell peppers (one of each color)
4-6 tbsp of butter                                    1 cup/100g of Brussels sprouts

Ingredients for Marinade                              Ingredients for Kyuri Salad with Greek Yogurt
                                                      Dressing
1 sprig of curry leaves
2 shallots                                            3 kyuri/Japanese cucumbers
4 garlic cloves                                       1 tbsp mayonnaise
2-3 tbsp of ginger                                    1/2 cup/150g Greek yogurt
1 sprig of coriander leaves                           1-2 green chilies (according to preference)
1 tbsp coriander seeds                                1 clove garlic
1/2 tbsp cumin seeds                                  1 shallot
1 tsp chili powder                                    1-2 sprigs of coriander leaves (according to prefer-
1 tbsp curry powder                                   ence)
1 tsp turmeric powder                                 1 tsp cumin seeds
                                                      1/2 lemon
                                                      Salt and sugar to taste
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Instructions                                              • Add the leftover lemon peel and a sprig of
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F° / 180 degrees C°           coriander inside the chicken, then tie up the drums
                                                            of the chicken. Tuck the tips of the chicken wings
• Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Season
                                                            under the chicken.
  inside of the chicken as well. Massage seasoning
  all over the chicken.                                   • Roast chicken for 45 minutes to an hour.

• Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Peel and         • Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with
  cut shallots, ginger, and garlic. Then blend them         aluminum foil then allow chicken to rest for a
  together with curry leaves, powdered spices,              minimum of 15 minutes.
  toasted spices, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and        • Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, cumin seeds
  pepper, into a smooth puree.                              and lemon juice, then season with salt and sugar.
• Pour half the marinade over the chicken and               Add grated garlic, a finely diced shallot and
  massage all over, including inside the chicken.           chopped coriander stems.

• Gently separate the chicken skin from the breast        • Mix well then add sliced green chilies to taste.
  and spread butter evenly in between the chicken         • Roughly cut the cucumbers then add into the
  skin and the chicken breast.                              salad dressing and mix well. Plate and garnish with
• Cut bell peppers and Brussels sprouts into small          coriander leaves.
  pieces. Pour the remaining marinade over the            • Lay roasted vegetables over the plate and place
  vegetables then add some olive oil. Season with           roasted chicken on top of the vegetables.
  salt and black pepper. Mix well.                        • Serve!
• Evenly spread out the vegetables on a roasting
  pan, then place the chicken on a rack on top of
  the vegetables.
Spice it up in the kitchen with Chef Sherson Lian - Citrix
Citrix Field Kickoff
                              January 12–14 and 19–21, 2021

Cook alongside Chopped Judge, Chef Maneet Chauhan
                               After being the only Indian female ever to compete
                               on Iron Chef and a fierce competitor on The Next
                               Iron Chef, Chef Chauhan is now a full-time judge
                               on the Food Network hit show Chopped and owns
                               multiple restaurants in the Nashville area. Join Chef
                               Maneet as she explores the flavors and spices of
                               Indian Cuisine.
                               Entrée:
                               Tandoori Pistachio Crusted Strip Steak with Cumin Turmeric
                               Potatoes
                               Dessert:
                               Coconut Saffron Mexican Churros

Pistachio Crusted Tandoori Strip                      Pistachio Crust Directions
                                                      • In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until
General Ingredients
                                                        fine and then add the panko.
4 strip streaks (6-8oz/170-227g each)
                                                      • Pulse until incorporated. Season with the salt
Butter
                                                        and pepper.
Curry leaves
                                                      Pistachio Crusted Tandoori Strip Directions
Ingredients for Marinade
                                                      • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
1 cup/245g yogurt
2 tbsp fresh ginger garlic paste                      • Heat a cast iron skillet pan over a medium high
3/4 tbsp kosher salt                                    heat, add butter and curry leaves.
fresh ground pepper, to taste                         • Put the strip and sear on both sides. Put the
1 tbsp tandoori masala                                  pistachio crust and finish in the oven.
1 tbsp fenugreek leaves

Ingredients for Pistachio Crust
1 cup/236.6ml shelled pistachios
1/2 cup/118.3ml panko or breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste

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Turmeric Cumin Potatoes                                   Coconut Saffron Mexican Churros
Ingredients                                               Ingredients
2 cups/280g heirloom potatoes                             1/2 cup/118ml water
1 tbsp turmeric powder                                    1/2 cup/118ml coconut milk
salt to taste                                             4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp Ginger grated                                      2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Oil                                                1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cumin seeds                                         1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin powder                                      1 cup/136g all-purpose flour
1 tbsp chaat masala                                       Pinch of saffron threads mixed with 1 tbsp milk
salt to taste                                             4 eggs
                                                          Canola oil for frying
Directions                                                1/2 cup/100g granulated sugar
• Boil potatoes in turmeric and salt water.               1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Heat oil, then add cumin seeds when it starts           1/2 cup/100g dried shredded coconut, toasted
  to sputter, add ginger, sauté for a minute.
                                                          Directions
• Add the rest of the spices, and the potatoes,
                                                          • Heat the water, coconut milk, butter, brown
  toss together.
                                                            sugar, vanilla, and salt in a medium saucepan over
                                                            medium-high heat until bubbles form around
Ingredients for Mint Cucumber Raita                         the edge.
(garnish/sauce with main entrée)
                                                          • Add the flour all at once and stir quickly with a
1 cup/245g yogurt                                           wooden spoon until no lumps of flour remain.
1/2 cup/118ml grated cucumber
                                                          • Remove from the heat. Add the saffron mixture.
2 tbsp chopped mint leaves
                                                            Beat in the eggs 1 at a time with a wooden spoon.
salt to taste
                                                            The dough should look soft and glossy. Spoon the
1/2 tsp paprika
                                                            dough into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
1 tsp chaat masala
                                                          • Heat canola oil for deep-frying in a large, deep
Directions                                                  skillet to about 350 degrees, or until the tip of a
• Mix everything together                                   wooden spoon handle dipped into the oil gives off
                                                            a slow, steady stream of tiny bubbles.
                                                          • Carefully pipe dough in 6-inch lengths into the hot
                                                            oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown on both
                                                            sides. Drain on paper towels.
                                                          • Combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and
                                                            coconut in a paper bag. Close and shake to mix.
                                                            Put a few warm churros at a time into the bag.
                                                            Shake until coated. Serve immediately. Makes
                                                            10 (6-inch) churros.
Citrix Field Kickoff
                                January 12–14 and 19–21, 2021

Mixology Experience with Aaron Gordon
                                 Looking to up your home bar game?
                                 Look no further than this custom cocktail
                                 tutorial with Mixologist Aaron Gordon.
                                 As a certified sommelier, mixologist, and
                                 cocktalian, Aaron knows all things bar and
                                 will walk guests through the creation of two
                                 cocktails with tips and tricks along the way.
                                 Cocktails
                                 Garden Gnome
                                 Citrix Elixir

Garden Gnome                                             Citrix Elixir
Ingredients                                              Ingredients
1.5oz/44ml Gin                                           1.5oz/45ml of Thyme Simple Syrup
.5oz/15ml Elderflower Liqueur                            .75oz/22ml of Fresh Lemon Juice
.75oz/22ml Grapefruit Juice                              Plums
.5oz/15ml Fresh lemon juice                              Prosecco
.5oz/15ml Citron Syrup                                   Garnish: Thyme Sprig
Snap Peas
Tonic                                                    Directions
                                                         • Peel and chop two plums, place plums in shaker
Directions                                                 with thyme simple syrup & lemon juice. Add plenty
• Combine all ingredients in shaker. Add ice.              of ice to shaker and shake for 20 seconds. Strain
  Shake vigorously. Add tonic to your glass, strain        contents over new ice and add prosecco, garnish
  ingredients.                                             with thyme sprig
• Tools: Jigger, Shaker, cocktail strainer, small pot,   • Tools: Bar spoon, shaker, jigger, cocktail strainer,
  cooking strainer                                         cooking strainer
• Raw sugar package: citron peel & sugar                 • Raw sugar package: dried thyme and sugar
• Combine ½ cup of water and contents of package         • Combine ½ cup of water and contents of package,
  in small pot, gently simmer on medium and strain         gently simmer and strain
Citrix Field Kickoff
                               January 12–14 and 19–21, 2021

Mixology Experience with Elon Soddu
                                Shake and stir with the Head Mixologist of the Savoy Hotel,
                                Elon Soddu. Set in the dramatic setting of the Beaufot Bar,
                                Elon will take guests on a cocktail journey exploring the art
                                of mixing, shaking, and stirring cocktails. Entitled Interpreted
                                Magic, the Beaufort Bar’s menu takes guests through the
                                history and performance of magic through the ages. Each
                                cocktail presented comes with a story that is sure to leave
                                guests with a sense of mystery and intrigue.
                                Cocktails:
                                Southside
                                Old Fashioned
                                Citrix Accelerator
                                Look into My Eyes

Southside                                             Old Fashioned
Ingredients                                           Ingredients
.85oz/25ml fresh lime juice                           5-6 dashes of Angostura bitters
1 tbsp sugar syrup                                    5-8 dashes of Orange bitters
5-6 fresh mint leaves                                 1 tbsp sugar syrup
1.7oz/50ml London dry gin (or any gin!)               1.7oz/50ml Bourbon or Rye whiskey
                                                      Orange Peel
Directions                                            Ice
• Combine all ingredients in shaker. Add ice.
  Shake gently for 30 seconds. Double strain          Directions
  ingredients, pour and add a mint leaf to            • Combine all ingredients in shaker or straight
  your cocktail.                                        into your glass. Add ice. Stir gently. Pour if you
• Tools: Jigger, Shaker, Cocktail Strainer,             have mixed in your shaker and garnish with some
  Tea Strainer                                          orange peel.
                                                      • Tools: Jigger, Shaker, Stirrer

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Citrix Accelerator                                 Look into My Eyes
Ingredients                                        Ingredients
1.7oz/50ml vodka                                   1oz/30ml vodka
1 tbsp Chambord blackberry liqueur                 1 tbsp Martini Fiero aperitif sweet wine
2oz/60ml rhubarb cordial                           2/3 tbsp white wine
2/3 tbsp blue Curaçao                              1 tbsp passion fruit cordial
Ice                                                Champagne to top up
Champagne to top up
Fresh raspberries to garnish                       Directions
Optional: edible glitter                           • Combine all ingredients apart from the champagne
                                                     in shaker. Add ice and stir gently. Strain ingredients
Directions                                           and top up your glass with champagne.
• Combine all ingredients apart from the           • Tools: Jigger, Shaker, Cocktail Strainer
  champagne straight into your glass. Add ice
  and top up with the champagne. Stir gently.
  Garnish with fresh raspberries.
• Tools: Jigger, Stirrer
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