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A CULINARY JOURNEY
A CULINARY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD
Scenic Eclipse Executive Chef Tom Goetter shares the secret recipes of his guest favourites
From watching the maestros at work in the open galleys, to sitting down in the thoughtfully designed, tastefully decorated dining venues, dining on board Scenic Eclipse is a multi-sensory journey right up to the very first bite of your meal. And then it is pure bliss.
Meet Chef Tom Goetter
The explosion of flavors in each delicious recipe reflect the imagination of Executive Chef Tom Goetter. The clockwork precision of Chef Tom’s German heritage is evident in the meticulous attention to detail he invests into designing each dish and the daily restaurant menus. From soy sauce for sushi flown in especially from Japan, to the 24-hour brining and air-drying of the traditional roast chicken, no meal is taken for granted. Goetter is all about reinventing timetested recipes and giving them his own unique spin. From foie gras lollipops to smoked blue candy floss on caviar, Goetter knows how to keep things enchanting, especially at Chef’s Table, the exclusive, ‘by invitation only’, degustation dining experience. In his own words, “We want to make something you know already but make you feel, ‘Oh, that’s special. Why does that taste so different?’”
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LISTEN TO TOM GOETTER EXPLAIN WHY DINING ON BOARD SCENIC ECLIPSE IS SO SPECIAL
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Koko’s Asian Fusion restaurant & Sake bar
With regularly evolving dining options, guests on board Scenic Eclipse have the chance to savor new dishes daily at up to ten dining experiences and bars. Koko’s, the Asian Fusion restaurant and Sake bar has four chefs from four different nations who craft unique but authentic cuisine, including deliciously assorted lunch bento boxes. A popular serving among Koko’s many delicious meals is the Korean Pulled Beef, served with… wait for it… Naan Bread and Avocado Raita, an unusual but winning combination. If you’re fondly reminiscing about this wonderful combination of meals that you enjoyed on your Scenic Eclipse voyage or would like to try to create this cuisine at home, now is the time. Chef Tom has shared the secret recipe of his all-time favorite. “The best thing about Galbi Jjim (Korean Short Ribs) is the super tender meat that is coated with sticky, salty, sweet, and nutty sauce. It’s hugely addictive. And to serve it, we use Naan Bread and Avocado Raita to give it a different kick. It’s easy to do back home and a fun flavor combination”, he says. (finely chopped) (very finely chopped) whisked till smooth)
Naan Bread
INGREDIENTS (serves 4 to 6) • 2 cups flour • 1 tsp sugar • ½ tsp salt • 1 tbsp oil • 1 tsp baking powder • 2 ½ oz yogurt • ½ cup milk METHOD • Mix all Ingredients in a bowl and work into a soft dough • Cut the dough into 6 pieces and roll each out into a flat dough • Place a flat pan on your oven and wait till pan smokes. • Grill both sides for approximately 2 minutes without adding any fat till
Avocado Raita
INGREDIENTS (serves 4 to 6) • 2 ripe avocados • 1 medium-sized onion • 2 medium-sized tomatoes • 1 green chili (finely chopped) • ½ tsp red chili powder • 1 tsp cumin powder • ½ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 cup yogurt (fresh, unsweetened, golden in color.
• PAGE salt to taste 17 METHOD • Remove the flesh and seed from the avocados and put them into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados until they are nearly smooth. • Add the chopped onion, tomato, green chilli, all the spices, the lemon juice, and chopped coriander. Mix it up until all the ingredients are blended. • Add the yogurt, salt to taste, and blend it in with the avocado mixture. • Refrigerate and serve cold with the pulled beef as a dip on the bread.
Korean Braised Short Ribs “Korean Pulled Beef”
MAIN INGREDIENTS (serves 4 to 6) • 3 to 4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs (pork ribs suitable alternative) • 1 ½ cup water • 2 carrots, cut into medium size pieces • 10 chestnuts, peeled (canned chestnuts can be used too)
SAUCE INGREDIENTS • 1 1/4 cup red apple (or nashi/
Asian pear), cored and chopped • ½ cup onion, peeled and chopped • 6 tbsp regular soy sauce • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 2 tbsp honey • 2 tbsp rice wine (mirin) • 1 tbsp minced garlic • 1 tsp sesame oil • 5 whole black peppers METHOD • Soak the beef ribs in cold water for 10 to 20 minutes. This is to draw out the red liquid (which looks like blood) from the meat. Change the water a few times. • Blend the sauce ingredients in a mixer or food processor. Set it aside. • In a large pot, in rolling boiling water, boil the ribs for 6 to 8 minutes over medium high heat. Drain the water and rinse the ribs in cold running water. Cut off any obvious excess fat from the ribs. • Place the ribs in an oven and add the 1 ½ cup water. Add 2/3rd of the sauce.
Boil over medium heat for about 30 minutes, covered. Stir gently and change the position of the ribs. Reduce the heat to medium low and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, covered. • Add the remaining ingredients (carrots, jujube, gingko nuts, chestnuts and the remaining sauce) and continue to simmer it over medium low heat for about 20 minutes, covered.
• By now the ribs should be fully cooked, but they may not be tender. Continue to simmer until your desired tenderness is achieved (usually up to an additional 1 hour, covered). Depending on how long you simmered it, you may still have a reasonable amount of sauce/ liquid left in the pot. • To boil it off, you can heat up the stove to medium high heat and boil it for 10 to 12 minutes, covered. This should thicken the sauce and leave just the
right amount of it at the bottom of the pot. Alternatively, you can continue to boil off the sauce over medium low heat until the sauce nearly disappears. This can take another 1 hour or so. And this will make the meat fall off the bone. Many Korean moms would say that the bones shouldn’t fall off as it’s visually less appealing when you serve it. However, this is exactly what we want till we pick the meat after for our Korean pulled Beef. • To reheat, add 1/3rd cup of water in a pot and boil it for 5 to 7 minutes over medium high heat, covered, till sticky again.
The Retreat Hotel - Blue Lagoon, Iceland
UNIQUE HOTELS around the world
Discover some of the world’s most unique hotels in stunning locations with Scenic The Retreat Hotel - Blue Lagoon, Iceland
A stay at The Retreat invites guests to unwind the clock of modern life and unlock the door to a wonder of the world. It sits within a geothermic area, and is surrounded by thermal pools built on an 800-year-old lava flow. Itinerary: 8 Day Iceland - The Land of Fire & Ice, Scenic Eclipse land journey.
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali State Park, Alaska
With clear views of Denali and the wilds of Alaska, this true wilderness retreat is an extraordinary getaway. Located 40 miles from Denali in Denali State Park, the mountain’s presence is always near — its dramatic peaks on display from The Great Room as you sip on a locally brewed beer or making s’mores over firepits on the patio. Itinerary: 27 Day Canadian Rockies, Alaska and Arctic Circle.
Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga, South Africa
Anchored like a ship by Lake Pehoé, at the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, explora Patagonia has a privileged location from where guests can venture out and explore the park. Walking in lenga tree woods, getting to the base of Paine Towers, riding a horse through the Park’s prairies and rivers with horses specifically trained for Patagonia’s geography or cruising along the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé are some of the experiences available Itinerary: 9 Day Patagonian Adventure, Scenic Eclipse land journey.
Odakyu Hotel de Yama, Kanagawa, Japan
Hotel de Yama boasts the best location on Lake Ashinoko. The grand gardens of the hotel boast an amazing 130,000m² floral display comprising more than 3,500 rhododendron plants
Opus XVI - The Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel,
Bergen, Norway Itineraries: 17 Day Essential Japan, 20 Day Allure of Japan and 14 Day Japan in Focus
explora Patagonia, Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile
Standing majestically on Umhlanga’s beachfront just 15 minutes from the airport, overlooking the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse, this is South Africa’s most cherished hotel and a national treasure, complete with resident cat, Skabenga, who wandered in years ago and has never left. Itineraries: 17 Day South Africa and Victoria Falls
Amor Arenal, La Fortuna, San Carlos, Costa Rica
A 5-star rainforest lodge, located at the foothills of Arenal Volcano on the edge of a virgin forest canyon. Features farm to table dining, hot springs and a yoga platform overlooking the canyon, with a meditation platform floating among the trees Itinerary: 7 Day Costa Rica Nature & Wildlife, Scenic Eclipse land Jjourney
A historic building in Bergen owned and run by the family of composer and pianist, Edvard Greig. The building was originally designed in 1876 as Bergen’s largest bank and was recently converted into a hotel. Excerpts from the composer’s life can be found at a mini exhibition: you can read tales of his travels and learn about his friendships with important Itinerary: 10 Day Scandinavian Discovery, Scenic Eclipse land journey
figures of the era.
