Modern European Main Courses for Private Dining
My main courses form the center of the meal, blending traditional European techniques with modern flavor profiles. Every dish is built on ingredient quality and precise preparation.
A perfectly cooked fillet steak, showcasing a beautiful medium-rare interior. I serve this with squid ink aioli, mushroom ketchup, and rehydrated tomatoes for a complex flavor profile.
The final saucing of a tenderloin dish. A rich bone jus is carefully drizzled over the plate, bringing together the tenderloin, shiso, and other elements.
A stunning plate of Magret of Duck, cooked a la rosé. The dark, textured plate provides a beautiful contrast to the rich colors of the duck and sauce.
My signature Ballotine of Chicken. The chicken is deboned, stuffed with a mousseline, and served with a classic panisse, truffle mushroom ketchup, and a port wine reduction.
A tribute to classic French cuisine: "Caille en sarcophage," or quail in a coffin. A whole roasted quail is presented in a puff pastry coffin, a dramatic and delicious entrée.
A close-up of pan-seared salmon with perfectly crispy skin. It's served on a bed of creamy sauce and garnished with delicate finger lime caviar.
A beautifully roasted duck crown, with scored, crispy skin. This is the result of careful curing and rendering to achieve the perfect texture.
The starting point for an exceptional dish: a pristine block of Bluefin tuna. The quality of the ingredients is paramount in my cooking.
A slow pan over the glistening, herb-flecked skin of a roasted duck. This visual showcases the texture and care that goes into preparing the bird.
Slices of high-quality Bluefin tuna, ready for a tartare or to be lightly seared. The deep red color indicates its freshness and quality.
About Modern European Main Courses
My main courses rely on the discipline of classic preparation. When I prepare a fillet steak or duck breast, the result depends on how the meat is rested and the sauce is built. I use bone jus and reduction techniques that take hours to achieve, ensuring that when I plate the dish, every element—from the mushroom ketchup to the rehydrated tomatoes—has a purpose.
For me, the main course is about finding the right balance between traditional European foundations and unexpected twists. Whether it is a Ballotine of Chicken, where the bird is deboned and stuffed with a delicate mousseline, or a classic Magret of Duck cured in five spice and cooked a la rosé, I am constantly looking for depth.
I use techniques like sous-vide, long-term curing, and slow reductions to build flavor. For instance, my Lamb Duo incorporates a rich red wine jus alongside Indian influences like laal maas, proving that distinct cultural flavors can coexist on one plate. You will not find heavy, masked flavors here. My approach is to let the protein lead, supported by components like panisse, sunchokes, or a truffle mushroom ketchup. When I cook for you, I am looking to provide a sequence of textures that keeps the dinner interesting from the first slice to the last bite.
Clive Fernandes
I am Clive, and I prefer to let the food do the talking. I bring my kitchen tools, my ingredients, and my focus directly to your dining table or my residence in Bengaluru. My goal is to feed you well and share the stories behind the ingredients on your plate.
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