Chef Veena Arora- Chef De Cuisine at The Spice Route curates the first-ever ‘Duck Tasting’ menu with U.S. Poultry. Delicately crafted with the finest U.S duck in association with USAPEEC (U.S. Poultry & Egg Export Council) and the freshest herbs and ingredients, the menu dives deep into the flavours of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Kerala and Sri Lanka. Each recipe discovers the finer nuances of regional flavours to bring only the exquisite culinary preparations at this award-winning restaurant at The Imperial New Delhi, from 3rd-17th December 2021.
Talking about the concept behind this promotion, Chef Veena Arora said “Duck has been my favourite dish as it is nutritious and versatile and I can enjoy it in any form whether in curries or dry roasted, even more during my trips abroad. So my recipes in the Duck Tasting menu made with U.S. Duck features Duck curry, Roasted Duck served with fresh vegetables in rice sheets which is extremely healthy, Duck with rice vermicelli noodles and many more flavourful delights. After decades of experience in the industry, I realize that going back to our traditional cuisine is something we can never miss out on. So, I decided to look inwards and spotlight various regions of South East Asia while taking inspiration from some of my favorite traditional delicacies like, Mutton pepper fry from Kerala has been revisited as a Duck specialty with Taarav Pepper Fry. Also Sri Lankan Fish Thel Dala which has been extremely popular at The Spice Route, is Duck Thel Dala in this menu, to present something unique, healthy with diverse flavors and ingredients. Moreover, these recipes are a complete departure from the regular ones, generally associated with these regions.”
Chef Arora further said, “Local food culture not only inspires us in our daily lives but helps us to stay connected with our roots. As I was born and brought up in Thailand, my biggest dream has always been to bring the traditions of South East Asia to the Indian Palate at The Spice Route. Now with Duck Tasting, I am happy to bring forth traditional dishes which have not been explored earlier and have not been part of this restaurant’s menus, ever. Since Chefs have the power to contribute to the diverse future, I am grateful to U.S. Duck for their immense support in curating this experience and hope our guests at The Spice Route relish this menu as my ode to the local culture of South East Asia and a precious gift to the progressive culinary scene of India.”
The menu offers Chef’s Special (roasted duck and fresh vegetables wrapped in Vietnamese rice sheets) MEE PED YANG (Thai rice vermicelli noodles stir fried with roasted duck), KAENG PHED PED YANG (roasted Duck, Rambutan, cherry tomatoes simmered in Thai red curry) DUCK THEL DALA (roasted duck stir fried with Worcester sauce, tomato with bell peppers Sri Lankan style), DUCK RENDANG (roasted duck in Malaysian curry) and many more satiating recipes.
The expanse of flavors and textures that different regions in South East Asia have to offer is immense, which is what the Duck tasting is attempting to showcase – the diversity in native cuisine.
Duck tasting is on at The Spice Route from : 3rd-17th December 2021
Timings: 12:30-2:45pm | 7:00pm-10:45pm | For table reservations, call 41116605
Meal for two: INR 10000+ taxes, without alcohol
