March 2012
Emirates Business Class
EK 248
Rio de Janeiro to Dubai

Light Bites
Sandwiches
Classic club sandwich
Freshly baked sliced bread with layers of roasted chicken, smoked grilled turkey, hard boiled eggs, crispy lettuce and juicy tomatoes, accompanied with crudités and a Thousand Island Dip

Hot Snacks
Chicken and Artichoke fricassee
Creamy casserole of chicken and artichoke hearts, drizzled with a black olive and tomato oil, served with butter rice
Or
Ricotta cheese, spinach and mushroom strudel
Soft and hearty filled pastry casing, with a light garlic cream sauce and glazed baby carrots
Or
Seafood Cottage Pie
Sea bass, salmon and shrimp in a creamy seafood sauce, topped with a thin layer of mashed potatoes and lightly gratinated

Dessert
Sweet temptation
A selection of mini sweets including a fruit tartlet, chocolate fondant, Italian cannoli filled with cream and shortbread biscuit dipped in dark chocolate

Beverages
Tea
Ceylon, China, Earl Grey, Camomile
Coffee
Freshly brewed or decaffeinated

Breakfast
Fresh Orange Juice
Enjoy a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice

Fruit
Breakfast Fruit
A selection of fresh seasonal fruit

Fruit Yogurt

Main Course
Mixed grill platter
With marinated chicken, seasoned lamb loin, pan-fried beef sausage, baked beans and golden brown potato hash browns
Or
Spinach and cheese omelette
Two egg omelette filled with fresh sautéed spinach and melted cheese, freshly sautéed button mushrooms, roast potato wedges, steamed asparagus and blistered cherry tomatoes
Or
Chocolate Chip and banana pancake
Thick breakfast pancakes, served with a poached pear and orange stew, and maple syrup
Or
Breakfast deli platter
Thinly sliced cold roast beef, smoked turkey, mild breakfast cheeses and a fresh crudités selection

Bread
From the bakery
Freshly baked croissants, breakfast breads and pastries served with butter and preserves

Beverages
Tea
Ceylon, China, Earl Grey, Camomile
Coffee
Freshly brewed or decaffeinated

Lunch
Appetizer
Prawn Ceviche
Lightly poached and marinated in a fresh lime and coriander dressing, served on a bed of thinly sliced fresh fennel bulb, garnished with sun-roasted plum tomatoes
Or
Thinly Sliced Roast beef
Slow roasted beef tenderloin, thinly sliced and served with a fresh arugula salad, shaved Parmesan cheese, lemon zests and a freshly made pesto sauce

Soup
White bean and sun-blushed tomato Soup
Hearty soup of blended white beans and roasted sweet tomatoes, topped with fresh leek julienne

Salad
Seasonal Salad served with balsamic and olive oil dressing

Main Course
Chicken tikka
Marinated and seasoned chicken thighs, served with buttery cumin flavored basmati rice, turmeric flavored vegetables, fried okra and a mint and cucumber raita
Or
Herb Marinated Beef Tenderloin
Seared and topped with parsley and paprika butter, with glazed sweet shallots, grilled zucchini tossed in sun-dried tomato concasse, and a smoky flavored black bean stew
Or
Pan-fried Sea Bass
With a classic charmoula sauce, a light carrot and sweet potato soufflé, and roasted fresh asparagus, topped with a fresh chunky tomato sauce

Bread
Fresh the Bakery
Freshly baked rolls and garlic bread

Dessert, Cheese and Fruit
White chocolate and passion fruit dome
With a fresh passion fruit sauce

Lemon Meringue Pie
Classic lemon custard topped with soft layers of rich meringue, served with a strawberry sauce

Cheese Selection
Specially selected cheeses matured to perfection, served with a selection of crudités, grapes, and crackers

Seasonal Fruit
Seasonal fruit selection to refresh your palate

Beverages
Tea
Ceylon, China, Earl Grey, Camomile
Coffee
Freshly brewed or decaffeinated, espresso and cappuccino

Chocolates
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