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Meal families

Beef

Roasted rib steak with porcini mushrooms

Rib steak : rib of beef with bone attached.

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Poultry

Green curry chicken

Thailand.
Green curry : complex combination of spices or herbs (green chili, shallot, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime zest, coriander root, red turmeric, roasted coriander, cumin seeds, white pepper, shrimp paste and salt) mixed with coconut milk, palm sugar and fish sauce.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Lobster Bellevue

Bellevue : presentation of a shellfish (typically lobster or spiny lobster served in medallions), a whole fish, or a meat (often poultry) cooked whole, served cold and coated with aspic jelly.
Often accompanied by mayonnaise or andalouse sauce (mayonnaise with tomato puree and spices), vegetables, or hard-boiled eggs.

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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Pizza Margherita

Pizza with basil, mozzarella, and tomato (representing the three colors of the Italian flag).

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Freshwater fish

Trout with smoked bacon

Trout served with smoked bacon bits and seasoned with persillade (a mixture of parsley and garlic).

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Shellfish and Seafood

Cockles and bay scallop cassolette

Cassolette : individual container for presenting a dish.

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Desserts

Apple cinnamon turban

Turban : dish presented in a crown shape.
Spring garnish : carrots, onions, turnips, peas…

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Shellfish and Seafood

Imperial fried shrimp

Fried shrimp with spicy sauce (ginger, chili, pepper, soy sauce, , etc) and cashew nuts.

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Warm starters

Langoustine raviole

Ravioles : stuffed pasta, smaller and thinner than traditional ravioli.

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Sea fish

Brandade with black truffle

Brandade : mixture of fish and olive oil.

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