Santa Maria has partnered with London-based street food brand Bando Belly to launch a Korean-inspired menu that brings together Bando Belly’s signature fusion cuisine with Santa Maria’s range of Korean sauces, seasonings and pastes, which launched into UK foodservice this month.
The one-month limited-time offer menu was unveiled during an exclusive K-food tasting event at Bando Belly at The Duke of Edinburgh in Brixton, London. Co-created by Santa Maria development chef Barnaby MacAdam and Bando Belly founder, chef and influencer, Naz Ramadan, the K-food menu features three crave-worthy signature dishes, all showcasing the very best of Korean-inspired cuisine:
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1. Seoul Bad Boy Chicken Burger
Twice fried, extra crispy chicken patty dipped in BBQ sauce made with Santa Maria Black Pepper Soy Sauce, topped with fresh lettuce, tangy pickles, kimchi slaw, a mayo infused with Santa Maria Kimchi Paste Chili & Garlic. Finished with Santa Maria Red Ginger and Chili seasoning all in a toasted brioche bun.
2. Oh my Goch Chicken Wings
Juicy chicken wings coated in Santa Maria Fermented Soy & Chili Paste, honey, and finished with Santa Maria Chili and Sesame Seasoning.
3. K-Tots’ / K-Fries
Crispy potato tots or fries tossed in Santa Maria Kimchi seasoning topped with a blend of mayo and Santa Maria Fermented Chili Sauce. Topped with a generous sprinkle of Santa Maria Wasabi Sesame Seasoning & spring onions.
Commenting on the launch of the LTO menu, Naz Ramadan, founder of Bando Belly, said: “At Bando Belly, we’ve created a signature fusion cuisine that blends the vibrant flavours of America, the Caribbean, South-East Asia and multicultural London. Our mission is to deliver a new-age culinary experience that connects food, drink, music and nightlife with high-end flavours.