Zhenjiang Cao, Chef
Lotus Blue
110 Reade Street
212-267-3777
lotusbluebar.com
Dish served?
Lemongrass Grilled Chicken on Skewers. Because it’s one of the representations of the Yunnan cuisine we serve at Lotus Blue.
Beverage/dish pairing?
Since it’s a meat dish, I suggest to pair it with our Enoki Mushroom and Green Papaya Salad and the Italian Nebbiolo.
Who taught you to cook?
Mr. Zhenchuan Lu. The best thing I learned from him is how to be a reasonable person.
Favorite food growing up?
Chili Stir-Fried Chicken and Hot Pot Pig Blood.
Splurge utensil?
A nice wok.
Common mistake?
How to control the heat.
Cooking injury?
Burn, of course!
Last meal?
I will eat and drink nothing.
