I found the menu from my 21st birthday dinner. It was some time ago now and it was the first time I’d ever heard food described as ‘fusion’. A Melbourne restaurant called “Chinois” specialising in French/Oriental fusion cooked and served its dégustation experience. Reading over the menu it’s almost a list of clichés now – but interesting to record what was fashionable, way back then…
Entrée
Eastern Marinated Tuna with Salad of Baby Lettuce Leaves and Mint Salsa
Sang Choy Bao of Shredded Venison with Black Pepper
Braised Quail with Ginger Soy Sauce and Beetroot Chips
Carpaccio of Cured Lamb Straps with Balsamic Cream and Deep Fried Herbs
Main Courses
Crispy Sea Perch with Sambal Cream and Marinated Artichokes
Wok Seared Atlantic Salmon with Chargriled Japanese Pumpkin and Black Bean Sauce
Chargrilled Medallions of Eye Fillet with Mashed Potato and Fresh Shiitake Mushroom and Basil Jus
Chinois Roast Duck with Sok Sautéed Snow Pea Shoots and Honey Mustard Sauce
Sides
Wild and Fried Rice
Stir Fry Vegetables
Stir Fried Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms
Desserts
Trio of Chocolate Delights
Chinois Bread & Butter Pudding
Dragons Beard Mille Feuille with Mango Marscapone Cream
Coffee and Herb Leaf Teas
Chinois Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies
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