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Learn what’s on Jon Rahm’s Champions Dinner menu for the 2024 Masters at Augusta National
As reigning champion, LIV’s Rahm choosing the pre-tournament menu and has gone for cuisine that honors the flavors and traditions of Spain.
As the azaleas bloom and the fairways stretch out like emerald ribbons, the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club prepare for a tradition unlike any other the Masters Champions Dinner. This exclusive gathering brings together past winners of the green jacket, and this year, the honor of curating the menu falls to none other than the reigning champion, Jon Rahm.
What will be at Master’s dinner? Basque Roots and Spanish Flavors
Rahm, the fiery Spaniard with a swing as smooth as sangria, has drawn inspiration from his Basque heritage to craft a menu that tantalizes the taste buds.
First: Tapas and Pintxos Ibéricos
The meal kicks off with a vibrant array of tapas and pintxos, Spanish words for starters and small snacks. Imagine sitting at a sun-kissed café in San Sebastián, sipping wine and savoring these delights.
Ibericos: Acorn-fed Iberian ham cured pork loin—a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy.
Idiazabal con Trufa Negra: Idiazabal cheese with black truffle—an earthy and aromatic pairing.
Tortilla de Patatas: Spanish omelette with onions and confit potatoes—simple yet soul-satisfying.
Chistorra con Patata: Spicy Basque chorizo and potato—a flavor explosion.
Lentejas Estofadas: Mama Rahm’s classic lentil stew—comfort in a bowl.
Croqueta de Pollo: Creamy chicken fritters with confit potatoes—crispy and irresistible.
Second: Ensalada de Txangurro
For the salad course, Rahm presents an Ensalada de Txangurro—a Basque crab salad with potatoes. Picture succulent crab meat mingling with fresh greens, all drizzled with a zesty dressing. It’s a taste of the sea and the land, harmonizing beautifully.
Third: Main Course: Choose Wisely
Masters winners face a delightful dilemma for the main course:
Chuleton a la Parrilla: A Basque ribeye steak, perfectly grilled, served with Tudela lettuce and Piquillo peppers. The sizzle of the meat, the crunch of the lettuce—it’s a carnivore’s dream.
Rodaballo al Pil-Pil: A nod to Basque Country’s coastal bounty, this dish features turbot and Navarra white asparagus. The pil-pil sauce, rich with garlic and olive oil, envelops the fish in silky goodness.
Dessert: Milhojas de Crema y Nata
And finally, dessert! If any room remains in those legendary stomachs, they’ll indulge in Milhojas de Crema y Nata—a puff pastry cake layered with custard and chantilly cream.
A Toast to Tradition
As the sun sets over Amen Corner, the Masters champions will raise their glasses to Jon Rahm’s culinary triumph. The green jacket may symbolize golfing excellence, but on this night, it also celebrates the artistry of flavors and the joy of breaking bread together.