Is this the world’s most expensive stir fry? Happy Chinese New Year

The world’s most expensive stir fry has been unveiled this week in Manchester, costing diners a whopping £1,000 – but what’s inside this opulent dish? 

Created by Circulon, the foodies’ favourite cooking brand, and award-winning chef Lisa Tse MBE, the dish features only the finest of ingredients including Wagyu beef (£115.57), rare shimej mushrooms (18.50), lobster (£45), truffles (£75) and premium whisky (£150). With the ingredients alone costing a staggering £437, the dish is here just in time for Chinese New Year! The price is based on a serving for two people.

This record-breaking Chinese Surf & Turf, takes an hour and a half to prepare, includes 26 ingredients and takes 30-40 minutes to cook in the new Circulon Ultimum Wok, which has been designed especially for Asian cuisine.

 

 

Lisa, CEO of the Sweet Mandarin restaurant in Manchester voted by Gordon Ramsay’s ‘F Word’ as the best local Chinese in the UK, came up with the mouth-watering recipe to celebrate the year of the dog which starts on Friday.

It is made of Chinese infused hoi sin sauce Wagyu beef, with tempura sweet chilli lobster and served with shimeji mushroom, sweetcorn egg fried rice infused with black truffle chilli oil.

Lisa said:

“Everyone loves surf and turf, and this has to be the most indulgent, and in my view, best combo! It’s perfect to celebrate Chinese New Year or even have this Valentine’s Day,”

Lisa has also created a more price friendly version of the recipe for those who want to recreate the dish at home for the more modest sum of £48.80.

 

 

And to join in the celebrations, Circulon are running a special offer on the Ultimum Wok priced at £94.99 instead of £135, with offers available on a range of other products as well.

Brand Manager Sabrina Boukhiba said:

“Circulon is all about great taste and getting the best out of your cooking for all those chefs at home. The Ultimum Wok is ideal for Asian cuisine because it is guaranteed that your food won’t stick and has been designed so heat is evenly distributed making it the perfect cookware for dishes such as this wonderful surf and turf.”

Circulon is a global brand with a 30-year heritage and is the perfect range for home chefs. The brand is renowned for its unique high and low grooved circles which work to create healthier and tastier dishes. The range is also hugely practical as it can be put in the dishwasher, used in the oven and can be used on any hobs including induction ones. In fact, Circulon is so confident of its products’ performance that the brand has a unique lifetime guarantee.

 

 

VIVA VERDICT:

This truly is a one-of-a-kind stir fry dish, beautifully prepared with the highest quality ingredients – as a one off treat we would definitely recommend giving this a go, taking your taste buds on a journey! If the £1,000 price tag to experience this culinary first is slightly out of your budget – why not try and recreate the meal in the comfort of your own home?

 

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