CAPE MALAY MENU STARTERS SAVOURY MALAY PLATTER CHICKEN & CORN SOUP

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1 QUARTER KITCHEN Welcome to the Quarter Kitchen. Let us take you on a journey of history, flavour, and a hint of passion, where creativity meets tradition and the East blends with the North, the South, and the West The Cape Colony was established in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company as a resupply and lay-over port for trading vessels on the lucrative Spice Route. The trading post quickly grew into a permanent settlement, and as farming operations expanded, the need for cheap labour increased. This need was met by importing slaves from the East Indies - predominantly political exiles from Indonesia and Malaysia. Many of these people were skilled artisans, such as silversmiths, milliners, cobblers, singers, masons and tailors. Slavery ended in the early 1800's, but their cultural heritage survives to this day. The Cape Malay, as the descendants of these slaves came to be known, still practice the Muslim faith and their cuisine remains deliciously aromatic with the spices of their various ancestral homelands - cumin, coriander, tamarind, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, star anise and many more. While they no longer speak the languages of their ancestors, many Malay words have been assimilated into the Afrikaans language. The Quarter Kitchen occupies a section of the original Breakwater Prison, built in 1860, known as the Good Conduct Ward. Some of the original features of the prison can still be seen today, most notably sections of the restaurant wall, built with local bluestone, and the well in the hotel foyer, which supplied the prison complex with water. The Boardroom at the far end of the restaurant used to be the prison chapel.

2 CAPE MALAY MENU STARTERS PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SAVOURY MALAY PLATTER Daltjies, Samoosas, Minted Meatballs, Jalapeno Rissoles served with Chilli Blatjang, Coriander and Mint Yogurt, and Tomato and Onion Sambal OR CHICKEN & CORN SOUP Tender Chicken Cubes and Vegetable with Corn Kernels and Garlic and Herb Croutons OR PUMPKIN CORN & CHILLI FRITTERS Light and Fluffy Batter Deep Fried until Golden Brown served with Peppadew Cream Cheese MAINS PLEASE SELECT FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING: Cape Malay Seafood Curry Penang Curry Butter Chicken Curry Lamb and Pumpkin Bredie Bobotie Vegetable Curry Dahl Curry DESSERTS PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING Traditional Malva Pudding accompanied by Vanilla Bean Custard and a Mixed Berry Compote "Melk Tert" with Cinnamon and Crumbling Sweet Pastry Casing Malay "Koeksister" soaked in Orange Syrup with Crunchy Coconut

3 STARTERS SAVOURY MALAY PLATTER R185 Daltjies, Samoosas, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Crumbed Prawns, Minted Meatballs, Jalapeno Rissoles served with Chilli Blatjang, Cucumber and Mint Yogurt, and Tomato and Onion Sambal CHICKEN & CORN SOUP R85 Tender Chicken Brunoise and Vegetable with Corn Kernels and Garlic and Herb Croutons SPINACH AND PEPPER QUICHE R65 Fresh and Crisp Spinach and Peppers, sauteed together with Aromatic Spices, placed in a Puff Pastry Tart Case with an Egg Custard and Creamy Cheese Topping

4 MAINS Curries and Stews All Curry /Stew Dishes are served with Basmati Rice, Roti and a Poppadum CAPE MALAY SEAFOOD CURRY R155 A Blend of Calamari, Shrimp, Mussels and Line Fish in a Fragrant Curry Sauce with Coconut Milk. PENANG CURRY R185 Diced Lamb Leg infused with Leaf Masala and Tamarind BUTTER CHICKEN CURRY R145 Tender Chicken Pieces smothered in a Rich and Aromatic Masala, Creamy Yoghurt Sauce, infused with Fresh Herbs and Spices to enrich the Flavours BOBOTIE R135 A Traditional South African Dish of Ground Topside Beef Mince, Fragrant Spices, Almonds, Sultanas and Baked with an Egg Custard LAMB AND PUMPKIN BREDIE R185 A Traditional Cape Malay Dish of Lamb and Pumpkin with a Hint of Cloves, Tamarind and Aniseed DHAL CURRY A Vegetarian Dish consisting of Red Lentils and Garam Masala VEGETABLE AND TOFU CURRY Seasonal Vegetables prepared in a Dhal Curry Sauce

5 DESSERTS TRADITIONAL MALVA PUDDING R75 A Traditional South African Dessert of Dutch Origin, baked to perfection, oozing with Buttery Sauce and served with a Vanilla Bean Custard "MELK TERT" SLICE R65 Light and Fluffy "Melk Tert" Slice with a Crumbly Sweet Pastry, dusted with Cinnamon PEPPERMINT CRISP TART R75 Creamy Decadent Caramel and Peppermint Mousse layered with Crunchy Biscuit and Caramel Sauce TRADITIONAL KOEKSISTER R65 Traditional Cape Malay Koeksister deep fried until golden brown, soaked in a Sugary Syrup and rolled in Crunchy Fine Coconut Pieces, accompanied by Cheese and Preserve

6 ALL DAY DINING MENU This menu is available from 06:30 until 22:00 Thereafter we serve a limited menu and these items are marked with an* STARTERS SOUP OF THE DAY* R80 Freshly made and served Piping Hot with Homemade Bread Rolls SPRINGBOK CARPACCIO Rl30 Slivers of Succulent Springbok, Crunchy Arugula Salad, Freshly Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Cracked Black Pepper and Extra Virgin Olive Oil CAMEMBERT, BEETROOT & FIG SALAD Thinly Sliced Camembert and Beetroot layered on a Mixed Baby Leaf Salad with Figs & Walnuts, topped with a Honey Mustard Dressing GREEK SALAD* Crispy Garden Greens tossed with Feta Cheese, Juicy Rosa Tomatoes, Black Calamata Olives, Cucumber and a Creamy Homemade Dressing SMOKED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD* Crunchy Iceberg Lettuce, Croutons, Poached Egg, Tender Smoked Chicken, Anchovies, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, all brought together with a Creamy Caesar Dressing

7 SANDWICHES Sandwiches are available Plain or Toasted on White, Brown, Rye, Pita, Herbed Focaccia and Gluten- Free Bread. All Sandwiches/Wraps are served with French Fries and a Side Salad CHICKEN MAYO* Tender Chicken Breasts, Diced Red Onion, Green Pepper, Mozzarella, Freshly Chopped Parsley mixed with a Tangy Mayonnaise TUNA MAYO* Shredded Tuna combined with a Creamy Mayonnaise and Crisp Lettuce Leaves CHEDDAR* R85 With a Choice of Ham, Tomato and Onion Or WITH BACON AND EGG CLUB SANDWICH* R115 Grilled Cajun Chicken Breast, Succulent Back Bacon, Mozzarella, Juicy Sliced Tomatoes, Creamy Coleslaw and a Fried Egg SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH R105 Norwegian Smoked Salmon with Creme Fraiche, Cucumber Ribbons, Capers and Peppadew Pesto SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN R85/ BEEF Chicken/Beef Strips marinated in a Sweet & Sour Sesame Soy Sauce, Asian Coleslaw, Crunchy Rocket Leaves, Peppadews, Guacamole, Humus, wrapped together in a Tortilla

8 BURGERS Burgers are served with French Fries and a Choice of Bacon, Cheese, Fried Egg, Mushroom Sauce or Pepper Sauce BEEF BURGER* Single R115/Double R g Pure Beef Burger PORTUGUESE CHICKEN BURGER* Single R105/Double R125 Lightly Spiced Tender Chicken Breast PASTA Pastas are served with a Choice of Penne, Tagliatelle, Spaghetti, Gluten- Free Penne, Gluten Free Spaghetti WOK -FRIED BEEF R120 OR CHICKEN Rl00 OR VEGETABLE Crunchy Vegetables Tossed With Chilli, Garlic and Soy Sauce POMODORO R90 Slow-Cooked Tomatoes Flavoured with Fresh Herbs, Garlic, Seasoning topped with Parmesan Cheese BOLOGNAISE R105 A Traditional Aromatic Tomato Sauce with the Freshest Herbs and Spices and the Best Ground Beef fresh from the Butcher

9 MAINS TRADITIONAL DEEP-FRIED FISH & CHIPS* R135 Fillet of Fresh Local Line Fish deep-fried in a Tempura Batter served with French Fries and Tartar Sauce LINE FISH R175 Fresh Fish sourced from our local Market flavoured with Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Lemon Grilled to Perfection served with Roasted Cherry Tomato, Asparagus, Baby Corn with Pea Potato Cake and a Basil Pesto Oil GRILLED PRAWNS R230 6 Grilled Tiger Prawns served with French Fries or Steamed Basmati Rice, with Aromatic Herb Roasted Vegetables and a Choice of Lemon Butter or Garlic Butter Sauce GRILLED CHICKEN SUPREME R175 Grilled Chicken Supreme seasoned with Fresh Garlic and Thyme topped with a Red Onion Herb Crust, served with Steamed Baby Vegetable, Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Couscous GRILLED BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK R g Succulent Prime Sirloin, seasoned with our House Blended Spice, grilled to your desired temperature, served with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Roasted Bell Peppers and Garlic Baby Potato with a Pepper or Mushroom Sauce BEEF FILLET MEDALLIONS R240 Grilled to your desired temperature with Potato Croquettes, Sauteed Baby Carrots and Beans and a Red Wine Jus HERB CRUSTED LAMB CUTLETS R235 French- Trimmed Lamb Cutlets Seasoned with Aromatic Cape Spices grilled to order with Oven Roasted Hasselback Potatoes and Gorgonzola, Steamed Tender Stem Broccoli and Port Jus VEGETABLE RATATOUILLE R115 Seasonal Vegetables Sliced, roasted and simmered in a Delicious and Aromatic Tomato Sauce with a Cardamom Basmati Rice

10 SIDES Steamed Rice/Sweet Potato Chips/French Fries - R30 Steamed Baby Vegetables/Roast Vegetables/Side Greek Salad - R35 SAUCES R20 Mushroom Sauce/Madagascar Green Peppercorn Sauce/Blue Cheese Sauce DESSERTS CARDAMOM & CINNAMON PANNA COTTA R85 A Classic Creamy Panna Cotta infused with Cardamom Pods, Stick Cinnamon with a Peach and Apricot Syrup and Crushed Pistachio CHOCOLATE VOLCANO PUDDING R75 A Rich Chocolate Dessert with a Soft Chocolate Centre served with Homemade Orange Zest Custard PASSIONFRUIT CHEESECAKE* R75 Tangy and Smooth Cheese Cake topped with Passionfruit Compote on a Shortbread Crumb Base, glazed with Passionfruit Coulis SELECTION OF ICE CREAM AND SORBET* R85 Trio of your Favourite Ice Cream/Sorbet bundled up with Fresh Strawberries, Nuts, Candied Apricot and a Choice of Chocolate Sauce or Maple Syrup PEAR TARTE TATIN R85 Fresh Sliced Pears layered in a Pan, grilled until Caramelised and topped with Puff Pastry, baked in the Oven to a Golden Brown Crisp, drizzled with a Berry Compote with no added Sugars

CANAPE MENU: Choose 4 for R30 / 6 for R45 / 8 for R60 / 10 for R75)

CANAPE MENU: Choose 4 for R30 / 6 for R45 / 8 for R60 / 10 for R75) VEGETERIAN Bruschetta topped with toasted peppers, coriander pesto & pecorino cheese Salted cracker topped with mozzarella, marinated