Culinary Stage: Chef Luis Valenzuela | A Morning in Mexico

Begin the day with one of Mexico’s most beloved breakfasts as Chef Luis Valenzuela brings Chilaquiles Divorciados to the Culinary Stage.

Comforting, colourful and deeply rooted in everyday Mexican cooking, chilaquiles transform crisp tortilla chips into a satisfying dish layered with salsa, crema, queso fresco, onion and a perfectly fried egg.

In this “divorced” version, two distinct salsas share the plate while remaining deliciously separate: a rich, smoky guajillo salsa and a vibrant roasted poblano salsa. Together, they create a breakfast that is familiar, generous and full of contrast.

Throughout this seminar, Chef Luis will demonstrate how the same simple foundation can take on entirely different personalities depending on the salsa. Guests will learn how dried guajillo chiles build warmth, depth and gentle sweetness, while roasted poblanos offer an earthy flavour with a fresh green character.…