SINO JAPANESE CULINARY FARE  DINER AMICAL

 

TAI ZI HEEN RESTAURANT,  PRINCE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

 
Saturday, 22 May 2004

Pre Dinner Fusion Cocktail & Canapés

Valentín  Bianchi –new age 2000Superior sparkling

 

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‘Duck Foie Gras Variations’

BBQ duck with foie gras dumpling

Miso marinated foie gras with fried shiso

Five spices foie gras gawan mushi with dashi broth

 

Châteaux . Filhot  2 Grand Cru Classe  1997

This is a wonderful rare wine, which is only available in limited quantities.  The richness and elegance of Bordeaux –

Sauternes wines is the result of subtle blending of these different grape varieties, combined with centuries of experience. 

This wine is owned by the family of Lur-Saluces, Owners of Chateau  D'Yquem)

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Tepan seared jumbo dived  sea scallops on braised bamboo in abalone sauce and Crispy tosaka seaweed

Round Hill White Zinfandel 2002

The 2002 White Zinfandel is bright and flavourful with lovely aromas of raspberry, cherry and watermelon, with hints of ripe peach.

The medium acidity balanced to complement the scallops. Fruit flavours explode on the mid palate through the finish

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Tanjin-nashi pear sorbet with wakatake sake

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Japanese funghus consommé with bird’s nest and red dates

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Hokkaido pot-au-feu with stir-fried marrow

Santa Ines Enigma Reserve Pinot Noir 2001

A perfectly balanced and exceptional floral scented wine to complement the pot-au-feu and the fried marrow.

Accentuated by an impressively long finish that is pleasantly toasted and fruity

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Shaoxing braised ox tail and maitake mushroom rice cake

Connectable de Talbot 1994 Grand cru classe -St Julien

Particularly selected to complement the richness of the oxtail without overpowering the delicate Maitake Mushroom.

It is a rich, fruity and smooth wine of breed. A classic style,  the nose is quite evolved and shows lovely leafy, cedary fruit with an elegant edge.

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Glutinous rice dumplings filled with chocolate & walnuts Green tea tofu gratinée raspberries and rice wine sabayon

Quinta Donoval 10 year old Tawny Port

Pale tawny in color, a powerful intense and concentrated wine.

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Fusion Petits Fours

Tea & Coffee