Earth Café: Earth Café Lunch Menu for Thursday, April 26, 2012

Executive Chef: Alin Gavril
Sous Chef: Rafal Bugajski
Lunch hours: 11:30am - 2:30pm

TODAY'S GOOGLE FOODLES

 Soba Noodles

Soba Noodles Are Native Japanese Noodles Made of Buckwheat Flour (Soba-ko) and Wheat Flour (Komugi-ko). Nutritionally Buckwheat Provides Vitamins B1 and B2, Several Minerals, and Nearly Twice the Amount of Proteins Found in Rice. Buckwheat Contains Choline. Choline, a Compound in the Vitamin B Complex That Plays an Important Role in Metabolism, Lowers Blood Pressure, and Decreases Cholesterol.

HEALTH CHALLENGE VEGETARIAN COMPOSED PLATE

 Quinoa and Barley

 Steamed Julianne of Vegetables

 Aubergine and Shiitake Mushroom in Spicy Black Bean Sauce, Pak Choi and Toasted Sesame Seeds

HEALTH CHALLENGE "NON" VEGETARIAN COMPOSED PLATE

 Quinoa and Barley

 Steamed Julianne of Vegetables

 Steamed Trout Filet in a Lettuce Parcel with Thai Stuffing

MENU THEME

 Stir Fry Day

TODAY'S MENU

** Steamed Julianne of Vegetables

** Aubergine and Shiitake Mushroom in Spicy Black Bean Sauce, Pak Choi and Toasted Sesame Seeds

Garlic, Chilli and Soy Sauce

Cooking Method: Boiled

 Steamed Trout Fillet in a Lettuce Parcel with Thai Stuffing

Scallion, Lime, Fish Sauce, Coriander and Coconut

Cooking Method: Steamed

* Stir Fried Soba Noodle with Thai Basil, Mirin, Egg and Asparagus

Pak Choi and Bean Sprouts

** Lime Flavor Basmati Rice

Cooking Method: Steamed

 Sweet and Spicy Pork Meatball with Pineapple, 5 Spice and Coriander

Onion, Carrot, Beef Stock, Egg White, Ketchup, Hoisin Sauce and Chilli

CHEF'S SPECIAL

** Barley and Quinoa

 Cod

ON THE SIDE

** Vegetable Platter

SERVED WITH GREEN PESTO,TOMATO SALSA AND GARLIC MAYO(EGG) ON THE SIDE

 Prawn Crackers

PIZZAS OF THE DAY

* Pizza Quattro Formaggi

Homemade Tomato Sauce (Garlic), Mozzarella, Edam Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan and Port Salut

 Pizza Padova

Whole Wheat Dough, Homemade Tomato Sauce (Garlic), Mozzarella, Chicken, Black Olives and Onion

* Fresh Tomato and Rocket Focaccia

Whole Wheat Dough, Garlic Oil and Provola Cheese

SUSHI

 Tuna and Cucumber Maki

Yogurt, Sweetcorn and Mixed Herbs

 Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Sakamaki with Sesame Seeds

 Eel Futomaki with Asparagus, Avocado, Green Beans, Chives and White Radish

 Crab Meat Hoso Maki

** Red Cabbage and Carrot Maki with Sesame Seeds

** High Energy Sushi Balls

Granola, Flaxseeds, Weetabix, Corn Flakes and Nuts

TOSSED SALADS

** Mixed Vegan Cheese

* Creamy Cranberry Cheese

* Milleens Cheese

 Hake

Tamarind and Tahini Paste

 Smoked Mackerel

 Turkey

 Chorizo

SALAD DRESSINGS

** Balsamic Vinegar

** Olive Oil

** Balsamic and Olive Oil

** Sweet Chilli Dijon

Mustard

* Brava Sauce

Mayonnaise, Ketchup and Tabasco

SOUP

** Curry Puree Soup

Cauliflower, Coconut and Veg Stock

 Sorrel, Potato and Chicken Soup with Egg and Spring Onion

Carrot, Onion and Celery

DESSERT

* Honeycomb Charlotte

COMPOTE

** Cranberry Compote

DRINK OF THE DAY

** Twisted Berry

Blueberry, Cranberry and Orange