The search is now on in Singapore for a top sushi chef who will represent the country at the inaugural Global Sushi Challenge 2015 in Tokyo, Japan in November. The Global Sushi Challenge is the largest ever international competition for sushi chefs. A showcase of techniques that ensure safe and high quality sushi, the event, which is being organized by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) and the World Sushi Skills Institute of Japan (WSSI), will see 14 countries across Asia, Europe and America vying for the title.
The bringing together of Japan’s tradition of sushi and Norway’s position as the leading producer of quality salmon, the sushi topping of choice across the world, Global Sushi Challenge 2015 will not only identify talented chefs skilled in the field of Japanese sushi, but also promote the principles of the hygienic handling of fish and seafood to safeguard its quality of being enjoyed raw. With a professional accreditation programme incorporated into the event, the aim is to eventually create a network of qualified accredited international sushi chefs around the world.
The Singapore nationals for the Global Sushi Challenge, which is being organized in collaboration with local culinary institute SHATEC, will be held in Singapore on the July 9. The challenge is open to all Singaporesushi chefs of non-Japanese nationality, with a minimum of five years working experience, and will be judged on two categories: Traditional Edo Mae Sushi and Creative Sushi.
The winner of the Singapore national challenge will get a cash prize of S$1000, a trophy, and an all expenses paid three-day trip to Tokyo for November 25, to participate in the Global Sushi Challenge Finals. If you fancy yourself a sushi whisperer, this is your ultimate chance to pit your skills alongside some of world’s top sushi chefs. The final champion will win an exclusive three-day Sushi Tour in Japan.
