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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 8:27 am
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Following is a Malaysian Airlines menu from around 1995. The description of the Beef Sardalaise alone makes this menu a keeper.

M A L A Y S I A N . A I R L I N E S

Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne
7 Hours 35 Minutes


SUPPER

Assorted Malaysian Satay

[i]Charcoal grilled marinated chicken, beef or mutton on a skewer with a spicy peanut sauce.

Consomme Brunoise
[I]Double beef consomme garnished with diced fresh vegetables simmered in butter.

Or

Cream of Tomato
A puree of ripe tomato thickened with cream. Served with diced bread croutons.

Spring Salad
A variety of fresh garden vegetables with Green Goddess or Italian dressing.

From Our Bake House
Freshly baked soft, French, wholemeal or seed roll for your personal selection

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Chicken Kelantan Style
An eastern Malaysian specialty of chicken cooked with with tumeric leaves in coconut milk.

King Prawn Sweet and Sour
Deep fried prawn with dices of pineapple, green pepper and onion served in a sweet and sour sauce.

Stuffed Fillet of Beef a la Sardalaise
A prime Australian beef tenderloin stuffed with foie gras, carved before you, cooked to your preference and served with Perigueux sauce.


Accompaniments
Tomato Rice
Chateau Potatoes
Braised Lettuce
Cauliflower Polonaise
Carrot Vichy


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Casata Denise
[i]A chocolate and strawberry ice cream layer decorated with whipped cream

Seasonal fresh fruits

Coffee – Tea

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CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Fresh Apple Compote

From Our Bake House
Freshly baked Danish pastry, croissant, Parisienne brioche for your personal selection. Served with butter or your choice of preserves.

Coffee – Tea


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Melbourne to Sydney
1 Hour 15 Minutes


MORNING COFFEE

From Our Confectionery Corner

Chocolate cream éclair, mille feuille, exquis

Coffee – Tea

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