Back in her home city of Melbourne, Australian-Lebanese MasterChef finalist Samira El Khafir was recently tasked with preparing a multi-course menu for high-profile guests including UAE government officials and the treasurer of Australia, Joe Hockey.
The occasion was the opening of the Islamic Museum of Australia, part of which hosts El Khafir’s restaurant Modern Middle Eastern.
The banquet was essentially the eatery’s first day of business.
“It was pretty similar to the Dubai experience,” she explains. “That was a long day, and a few things didn’t go as I planned and I learnt a lot. The opening was much harder, it was such a big night and I didn’t want to mess it up.”
Judging by the success of the February 28 event, Modern Middle Eastern is set to become a favourite haunt for Melbourne foodies and MasterChef Australia fans.
El Khafir treated the high-powered guest list to a colourful spread featuring entrées including kataifi prawns with muhamaara sauce and dukkah crusted scallops with saffron aioli.
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MasterChef Australia finalist takes Middle Eastern food Down Under
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