Chef Jessie Doveton
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Lover of natural wine and using local seasonal ingredients with SE Asian recipes.
I opened the well known Acid Food & Wine Bar last year after having worked as a chef for 8 years and as a private chef for the past 4 years. I have travelled around the world learning about food. My most memorable trip was to Thailand learning about the flavors of the regional cuisines, the culture, and also connecting with my roots. I used this knowledge to show case SE Asian food here in South Africa.
My food is flavorful, bold and unconventional.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
An extension of myself. Its creative freedom. And there is nothing better than people enjoying your food and hospitality.
I learned to cook at...
Home when I was 10 by my mother, a Thai Chef.
A cooking secret...
Completely being produce dependent and adapting my menu to what ingredients are seasonal and sustainable and available to me on a weekly basis.
My menus
Baby Onion Tart, Parmesan Catalan, Parmesan
Oysters Mignonette (Subject available to the fish monger)
Fresh West Coast French Style Mussels, White Wine, Leeks, Parsley, Cream, Homemade Sourdough
Asparagas, Prosciutto and Bernaise Sauce
Pumpkin Arancini, Whipped Feta, and Sage
Bouillabaisse- French Saffron Seafood Stew w Toasted Baguette
Panfried Trout, Apple Fennel and Celery Salad, Butter Apricot Sauce, Cauliflower Puree
Chicken Coq Au Vin Cooked in Pinotage, Pancetta Baby Onions and Carrots, Parmesan Polenta
Madeleines Served W Olive Oil and Orange Zest Ice Cream
Apple Tarte Tartin, Homemade Creme Fraiche Ice Cream
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Peking Duck Pancakes, Plum Sauce
Tuna Tataki w Shoyu Dressing, Miso Mayo, Pickled Shiitake and Fresh Ginger
Homemade Pork & Prawn Gyozas w Black Vinegar, Soy, Kimchi Yogurt
Vietnamese Style Oysters, Pickled Ginger and Soy Dressing, Micro Herbs
Korean Twice Fried Chicken Wings, Tossed in Homemade Hot Sauce Sprinkled w Toasted Sesame Seeds w Side House Pickles
Char Siu Pork w Green Onion Pancakes, Herbs, Hoisin
Twice Fried Chicken Thighs, Salt and Sezchuan Pepper, Lemon, Crispy Basil
Homemade Teriyaki, Glazed Salmon, Steamed Bok Choy, Coconut Rice
Roasted Red Duck Curry w Lychees, Lime Leaves, Lemon Grass
Deep Fried Fish w Green Apple Herb, Salad, Rice Noodles, Lettuce Cups,Peanut Praline Spicy Sauce
Beef Fillet, Stir Fryed in Black Pepper Caramel Sauce, Fresh Basil and Bean Sprouts
Homemade Thai Basil and Grape Fruit Sorbet
Burnt Miso Cake w Apple Compote and Sour Cream
Coconut and Salted Caramel Tart, Whipped Cream, Toasted Coconut Flakes
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Thai Style Oysters w Nahm Jim Dressing
Satay Chicken Skewers: Cumin, coconut and yellow curry marinated chicken thighs w Spicy Peanut Sauce
Crispy Spring Rolls w Shiitake, Homemade Peanut Sweet Chilli Served in Lettuce Cups
Thai Green Curried Mussels w Thai Holy Basil
Tom Yum Goong w King Prawns, Lime Leaves, Lemon Grass and Galangal, Chili Jam
Som Tam Salad (Thai Green Papaya Salad) with Sticky Rice
Banana Leaf Grilled Fish of the Day in a Northern Curry Paste, Served w Steamed Coconut Rice and Thai Cucumber Salad
Classic Prawn Phad Thai, Preserved Raddish, Peanuts, Tofu, Lime, Beansprouts
Duck Noodle Soup, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Duck Broth, Crispy Confit Duck, Fried Garlic And Herbs
Litchi and Lime Leaf Sorbet
Mango Sorbet w Salted Coconut sticky rice, Roasted Sesame Seeds
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A Beautiful Antipasto Board Spread w a Charcuterie Selection, Cheeses from Gourmet Cheese, Preserved Figs, Homemade Condiments, Fresh Sourdough, Smoked Butter
Roasted Pumpkin Risotto, Sage Sultana Beurre Noisette (small plate)
Panfried Gnocchi, Pea Puree, Seasonal Veg, Parmesan Catalan
Corrozza Deep Fried Fior Di Latte Mini Sandwich with Tomato Ragu
Tortallini in Brado, Freshly made Tortallinis in a Rich Chicken Broth, Parmesan and Black Pepper
Milanese Risotto, Slowcooked Osso Bucco in Pinotage, Fresh Gremolata
Seafood Pasta, Mussels, Prawns, Fish of the Day, Parsley, Lemon
Smoked Salmon Linguine, Fried Capers and Baby Spinach
Very Classic Tiramisu, Delicious with the Best Quality Ingredients and a dash of Kahluah
Chocolate Orange Marscapone Mousse, Orange Zest
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Yellow Tail w Cape Malay dressing, Saffron Mayo
Poppadom Fish Taco, Curry Emulsion, Roasted Tomato Kachumber (Salsa)
Dum Aloo (Deep Fried Potatoes in Tomato Cashew Gravy)
Pani Puri, Chaat Masala, Coriander Chutney, Date and tamarind Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower, Cashew and herb Salad, Cauliflower Puree
Southern Indian Prawn Curry, Fresh Coconut, Flakey Paratha
Mushroom and Pea Curry, Curry Leaf Rice
Gulab Jamun, Rosewater Syrup, Pistachios
Chai Tea Milk Custard, Cumin Short Bread
Coconut Samosa, Chai Ice Crea
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Tuna Sashimi w Shoyu Dressing, Miso Mayo, Pickled Shiitake and Fresh Ginger
Peking Duck Pancakes, Plum Sauce
Korean Twice Fried Chicken Wings, Tossed in Homemade Hot Sauce Sprinkled w Toasted Sesame Seeds w Side House Pickles
Pork and Prawn Gyoza w Soy & Black Vinegar, Kimchi Yogurt
Char Siu Pork Shoulder, Super Slow Roasted w Secret Char Siu Sauce Steamed Bok Choy, Chinese Broccoli- Sesame Dressing on Steamed Rice
Hainan Chicken and Rice a Comfort Dish Consisting of Poached Sesame Chicken, Array of Sauces: Ginger, Scallion and Chilli Sauce. Rice Cooked w Homemade Chicken Stock,Ginger and Garlic
Wonton Soup. Light Chicken Broth, Chicken and Leek Wontons, Pickled Shiitake, Bok Chow, egg noodles
Miso Glazed Salmon, Stir Fryed Greens, Steamed Coconut Rice
Szechuan Roasted Strawberries w Yogurt Cream
Mango, Salted Coconut Sago
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Thai Style Oysters w Nahm Jim Dressing
Fillet Tataki w Smokey Tamarind, Dried Chilli Dressing
Thai Green Curried Mussels w Thai Holy Basil
Smoked Mackerel w Coriander Stems, Green Chilli and Palm Sugar Dressing
Twice Fried Chicken w Fish Sauce Glaze
Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad w Chilli, peanuts, Dried Shrimp, Tamarind)
Roasted Duck and Lychee Red Curry in a Coconut and Duck Broth w Steamed Jasmin Rice
Tom Yum Soup w Large Smokey Tiger Prawns, Lime Leaves, Lemon Grass and Galangal
Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Tossed in Yellow Curry Caramel Served w A Thai Herb Salad & Sticky Rice
Banana Leaf Grilled Fish of the Day in a Northern Curry Paste, Served w Steamed Rice and Green Mango Salad
Mango Sorbet w Salted Coconut Cream, Roasted Sesame Seeds
Thai Basil and Grape Fruit Sorbet
Lemon and Juniper Frozen Yogurt
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