What’s on the menu at the gala dinner for APEC leaders

The leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member states are in for some Filipino treats at the welcome reception hosted by President Benigno Aquino III Wednesday night.

Chef Margarita Fores, who prepared the multi-course meal with restaurateur Glenda Barretto, posted on her Instagram account a photo of the first course: ensalada tagala, duck estofado, smoked kesong puti, and red egg flan with rambutan vinaigrette.

 

doing our thing...first course...Ensalada Tagala ...Duck Estofado, Greens, Smoked KESONG PUTI and Red Egg Flan, Rambutan Vinaigrette @cibodim #cibodimsignaturecaterer #apec2015

A photo posted by Margarita Forés (@margaritafores) on

Nov 18, 2015 at 5:02am PST

The gala dinner is taking place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, decorated for the occasion by Kenneth Cobonpue. — Trisha Macas/BM, GMA News