From November 3rd to 5th, 2023, Wynn Macau hosted its first "Chili Cook-off." Kuok Wai Un and Fong Keng Wo, fourth-year students from Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management at MUST, showcased outstanding performances in the competition. Kuok Wai Un, with his creatively modern Thai dish " Chili Pepper and Shrimp Croquette with Tom Yum Style Sauce," claimed the second place. This dish offers a contemporary interpretation of the classic Thai cuisine. In a fiercely competitive environment, Kuok Wai Un demonstrated exceptional culinary skills. Wynn invited several renowned celebrity chefs to serve as judges, who evaluated the dishes based on creativity, taste, and technique to ensure fairness and professionalism in the competition.
Kuok Wai Un (front row, right one) at the award ceremony.
One week before the competition, Kuok Wai Un and Fong Keng Wo, under the meticulous guidance of Chef Instructor Mary Judalee Ote, culinary teaching assistants Huang Zehan, and Yang Zhenyu, underwent intensive training, aiming to enhance their individual culinary skills and taste innovation.
The FHTM team at the Chili Cook-off scene: (Left to right: Laboratory technician Yang Zhenyu, Kuok Wai Un, Instructor Mary Judalee Ote, Fong Keng Wo, and laboratory technician Huang Zehan)
This competition provided an excellent opportunity for Kuok Wai Un and Fong Keng Wo to showcase their talents and refine their skills, while also bringing honor to the FHTM at MUST. The FHTM will continue to encourage students to participate in various competitions, providing them with more opportunities to showcase their talents.
