It was wellcooked and plated quite nicely, with tender bits of lobster that were flavorful, but not drenched in sauce. Obviously, this step is skipped if starting with a cooked lobster. Lobster thermidor seafood appetizer 4 1 12 pound lobsters need to cook, tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 18 teaspoon paprika, 1 12 cups half and half, 3 tablespoons medium sherry, 12 cup shredded cheddar cheese, parsley for garnish. This one is thicker than usual as it is used to make a filling. At the 4 different category, passengers are treated to different delicacies. However, i was not going to sample any of these lovely dishes as i had preordered the famous lobster thermidor on singapore airlines bookthecook option. Most thermidor recipes yield something that tastes stodgy and heavy, but this version, by 1940s gourmet chef.
So many steps are involved in the preparation f a really splendid lobster thermidor, no wonder it costs a fortune in any restaurant. Boston lobster thermidor lobster meat sauteed in butter, served with buttered asparagus, slowroasted vineripened tomato, and. Our recipe has broken them down so its easy enough for any cook to follow. Meal options vary by departure city and cabin, but the airlines lobster thermidor available on flights. Honeyroasted pork, shrimp and pork dumplings on noodles in a savoury clear broth. J has a more limited book the cook menu on flights departing aus.
Lobster tail sauteed in butter, flambeed in brandy, sprinkled with cheese, and served. Passengers must preorder through the airlines book the cook service. Its one of the more popular options on singapores menu. Hi there, i will fly with sq business class for my honeymoon. This service is available for flights in suitesfirst class, business class, and premium economy on certain routes.
Rival chefs then try to steal the recipe, and this lobster hero traps them in a net. Lobster thermidor, seared hazelnutcrusted veal fillet, cantonese roast duck, panfried barramundi in pepper sauce theyre just some of the highlights of singapore airlines book the cook service, which upgrades inflight meals to become a fine dining experience above the clouds. Introducing the singapore airlines book the cook wiki. Singapore airlines best book the cook meals 6 items by aaron. Fancy dining on a roast rack of lamb, a multicourse japanese kyo kaiseki or the perennial favourite of lobster thermidor on your next flight seasoned singapore airlines travellers can do just that, thanks to the popular book the cook menu which sees over 50 dishes available for. Ive heard good things about the japanese meals, and the lobster thermidor is.
Ive personally only tried a lamb version of the rendang, the lobster thermidor and the kyokaiseki, but clients also rava about some of the other items on this list. It was only when i went on to have another look at the inflight menu that i discovered the cancellation of my order. While it does have a few steps, none of them are especially hard or require advanced cooking techniques. How to book the cook on singapore airlines flights. Four lightandairy souffles, ready to cook from frozen, blended with shredded lobster and a rich thermidor sauce, topped with a grana padano and dill crumb. Boston lobster thermidor for instance is described as lobster meat sauteed in butter, period.
Book the cook menu from singapore singapore airlines. Lobster thermidor, seared veal fillet and roast rack of lamb with jus. From the time the water comes to a boil again, plan to cook 5 min for a 500 g lobster add 1 min for each additional 100 g. Position the two halved and empty lobster shells on a baking sheet and spoon a few spoonfuls of the thermidor sauce in them.
Place the empty lobster shells on a rimmed broiler pan or baking sheet and fill with the lobster mixture. Singapore airlines krisflyer book the cook thread originally posted by top of climb book the cook is now available for flights departing akl, effective october. Singapore airlines serves fine dining meals though book. While occasionally you may get dryer lobster meat, most of the time the lobster is rather chunky, buttery, though. Cook s note bouquet garni is a small bag filled with herbs and seasonings that is used to flavor poaching. Outstations may have similar offerings on their menu eg lobster thermidor, but the presentation and taste may be very different due to differences in ingredients. Singapore airlines book the cook wiki the milelion. Steamed crab ravioli in creamy lobster sauce with mixed vegetables creamy and filling. Book the cook menu from singapore due to operational constraints arising from covid19, we have revised our book the cook menu. A comparison of suitesfirst class and business class book. I cant help with recommendations first sin trip in f booked in august. Singapore airlines book the cook menu first class business class. The faults in food on the journey over were rectified after using book the cook on my way home.
Lobster is a luxurious delicacy definitely worth shelling out for. Chop the lobster meat into pieces about the size of the end of your finger. Lobster thermidor recipe emeril lagasse cooking channel. Book the cook menu from singapore due to operational constraints arising from covid19, we have revised our book the cook. Guide to singapore airlines book the cook dining travel codex.
How to book the cook with singapore airlines point hacks nz. While not quite the lobster thermidor in the first and business btc, if this can be done to a similar standard, it should be delicious. Exerct from the book mastering the art of french cooking by julia child. The book ends with thermidor s new undersea restaurant, decorated with a photograph of a netful of chefs. I flew sq958 from singapore to jakarta in business class. Best lobster thermidor recipes and lobster thermidor cooking. Transfer the lobsters with tongs to a sink to drain and cool.
Singapore airlines book the cook menu first class business. While occasionally you may get dryer lobster meat, most of the time the lobster is rather chunky, buttery, though can be on the saltier side. This was my first experience to order meal from singapore airlines book the cook menu. Utilising the singapore airlines business class book the cook bringing the dinning scene in air to the next level. Lobster thermidor, seared hazelnutcrusted veal fillet, cantonese roast duck, panfried barramundi in pepper sauce theyre just some of the. Add the brandy and let it boil for about two minutes.
Lobster thermidor with asparagus, potatoes and diced tomatoes. Passengers booked on a singapore airlines flight departing out of certain cities will be eligible to book the cook, regardless of whether their reservation is a revenue booking or an award booking. Dishes for this flights dinner service include seared lamb, seared beef fillet, prawn noodles and chicken biryani. We also offer premium economy book the cook service in premium economy class. Should i take advantage of this, or just go with traditional meal. Lobster tails thermidor recipe rachael ray food network. You can rate this recipe by giving it a score of one, two, three, or four forks, which will be averaged out with other cooks ratings. Feb 29, 2020 heres some tasty news for flyers traveling to singapore from seattle. Place the shrimp and sauce into a small casserole, then spoon completed shrimp thermidor over.
Use all the features and benefits of business class to ensure you get the appropriate value. It turned out that the lounge did not have the lobster thermidor on the menu, but they did have a poached lobster dish, which i tried. Our recipe has broken them down so its easy enough for any cook. Our simplified version uses meaty lobster tails only. Dec 04, 2016 their lobster thermidor was supposedly on this menu. Exjfk the old thermidor description is still posted. Though plentiful in british waters and available all year round, it is still considered a special treat and the ultimate in fine dining though lobster and chips is increasingly finding its way on to gastro pub menus the european lobster found in the cold waters of england, scotland and ireland often referred to as a. Sep 29, 2017 book the cook suites and first class if you are redeeming for a first class ticket for the very first time, it may be possible that you do not realise that most items located in the btc menu for business class are part of first class you could potentially select a business class btc meal while traveling in first class or suites. You can view the full details of book the cook on the singapore airlines website. Singapore airlines offers a book the cook menu, where you can order from a much larger menu before your. Singapore airlines a380 business class singapore to london sq. Singapore airlines will introduce book the cook for its business class and premium economy passengers flying from brisbane next month. Although not as refined a dish as lobster thermidor, this pasta dish is worthy of your attention espeically when partnered with a glass of wine.
All you need to know about the book the cook service, a unique feature. None of us expected to fall in love with this dish when we tested it, but we all did. Lobster thermidor is a french dish consisting of a creamy mixture of cooked lobster meat, egg yolks, and brandy often cognac, stuffed into a lobster shell. Napoleon named this dish after the eleventh month of the french revolutionary calendar. Classic lobster thermidor recipe from maine with love.
Stir in the flour thoroughly, and cook over low heat for about three minutes. For suites, that meant the traditional lobster thermidor. In a heavy skillet, melt the butter and sautee the green onions. For upcoming flights exfra and sin in suites, lobster thermidor is still listed in the book the cook menu.
Youll want to check your departure airport is eligible for book the cook. Boston lobster thermidor from the book the cook menu check out tripadvisor members 369 candid photos and videos. How to book the cook with singapore airlines prince of travel. Add the lobster meat, chicken broth, heavy cream, paprika, and pepper, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and the lobster turns white.
These is some debate over the origins as well as the ingredients of lobster thermidor, a classic french dish. The resulting sauce is stuffed into a lobster shell then topped with either a cheese, mushrooms or combination of vegetables before being placed under an open flame or broiled. Oustations may have similar offerings on their menu eg lobster thermidor is available out of sin, jfk, lax, hkg, icn, syd, zrh and sfo, but the presentation and taste may be very different due to differences in ingredients and preparationsea ive used publicity photos from sq for some dishes. Way too much salt in the salted caramel ice cream that came with a chocolate brownie that was undercooked. I recently had it that they changed the naming of one of the lobster thermidor dishes for f and my btc reverted back to inflight menu. Singapore airlines serves fine dining meals though book the. Aug 23, 2007 lobster thermidor the signature dish at the cape cod room in chicagos famed drake hotel features chunks of tender lobster and mushrooms swathed in a mustardcream sauce, placed in a lobster. Singapore airlines has an extensive list of book the cook btc selections out of singapore and selected outstations for passengers flying in premium economy, business class, and first class. Book the cook is offered in suites, first class and business class, and for all meal services except for continental breakfast and refreshment. Singapore airlines lobster thermidor being dropped from book. Mar 19, 2018 we both used the carriers book the cook preorder option for our main courses, selecting the thermidor options available for our respective cabins. This will be my first time on business class since 10 years ago. You can get lobster thermidor in f, but not in j out of australia.
Singapore airlines rolls out new meal preorder program one. The lobster thermidor has been on the btc menu for as long as i can remember and has generally been regarded as one of the best dishes in btc. The lobster thermidor is probably the most popular book the cook choice and. The sauce must contain mustard typically powdered mustard.
Lobster thermidor is a dish created by stuffing an empty lobster tail with sauteed lobster meat that is cooked with butter a light wine often sherry and cream. Fine dinning at 33,000 feet above sea level is luxurious. Here are some of the favorite btc dishes that ive had over the years. Come in and enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner on our terrace or have a icecold drink at the bar. If you do book far ahead, make sure to check back a week or so before flying. Add the lobsters and cook at a full boil for 5 minutes. Geoffrey smeddles lobster thermidor recipe offers a twist on the parisian classic, bringing it home to britain with the use of anster cheese a handmade, traditional and local cheese made on the north west coast of scotland carrying a delicate and rich flavour, similar to that of wenslydale or a mild english cheddar. This service is available to passengers on premium economy, business class, first class and suite. Add the chopped lobster and warm it for a minute or so. Oustations may have similar offerings on their menu eg lobster thermidor is available out of sin, jfk, lax, hkg, icn, syd, zrh and sfo, but the presentation and taste may be very different due to differences in ingredients and preparations. Theres a menu for firstclass, businessclass and premium economy flyers. We both used the carriers book the cook preorder option for our main courses, selecting the thermidor options available for our respective cabins. This allows passengers to preselect the meal theyd like to have onboard. I figured id rather just have the lobster thermidor in the lounge to save some other meals for the plane.
Still, im excited for the obscene variety of meal options on my relatively short under 4 hours flight to hong kong. Remove meat from bodies and claws and cut into medium dice chunks. Lobster tail sauteed in butter, flambeed in brandy, sprinkled with cheese, and served with creamy mushroom sauce, garlic and spicy mustard, and buttered asparagus. Singapore airlines business class book the cook nahmj. Sep 10, 2019 the lobster thermidor is probably the most popular book the cook choice and on the bucket list of many travellers. When flying first or business class on singapore airlines out of most major airports, you may book the cook btc to select a specific meal to be served on your flight. If using whole lobster, reserve the shells to cook the meat in, and use the body and claw shells to simmer in the milk. Singapore airlines business class book the cook lobster. Sampling singapore airlines business class book the cook menu. Lobster thermidor is a lobster tail preparation that originated in europe but was popularized in the us in the mid20th century. Singapores book the cook program lets you order in advance from an. Singapore airlines business class book the cook lobster thermidor. He tasted the recipe in thermidor, which spans july 19 to august 17.
No japanese meal but lobster thermidor is available in f only seafood thermidor in j, plus a small selection of. Ive booked the lamb loin and the lobster thermidor for now, but you know what. With green pea and dill raviolo, lemon garlic butter sauce and cherry tomato. It is a very nice book to browse, and contains all the information needed to recreate at home a full menu with which to impress your titanic lovers guests. Boston lobster thermidor from the book the cook menu.
Jan 28, 2019 which flights allow you to book the cook. Even for a short regional flight to hong kong, there is a huge menu of. Book the cook menu from new york singapore airlines. Singapore airlines brings book the cook to brisbane flights all in all, book the cook will offer. Saute the shrimp in butter, as with cooked lobster. Book the cook is a special service offered by singapore airlines for passengers flying in premium economy, business class, first class and suites out of singapore and selected outstations. Lobster thermidor from singapore airlines book the cook. Your book the cook choice will be served as the main course of your inflight menu. The lobster thermidor was delectable and paired extremely well with the champagne. Singapore airlines sq was the first airline in the world to fly the airbus a380 superjumbo. Oct 03, 2017 this was my first experience to order meal from singapore airlines book the cook menu. Bubbles rise from the lobster s mouth to give the kindly man his secret seaweed soup recipe and henry returns him to the sea. Among the many dishes are lobster thermidor, confit of duck leg. Add the pieces of lobster on top and then spoon more of the sauce on top.
Youre allowed to choose from the inflight menu, book the cook. Book the cook menu departing singapore admittedly, the main objective of my time in singapore is some combination of eating in hawker centres, sweating, walking around a bit, and repeating. Oct 25, 20 singapore airlines a380 business class experience. For airline standard, the lobster thermidor is always wellpresented, almost as though you are having a fine dining meal especially with all that champagne. It was not just a simple lobster roll or lobster salad that awaited me, but my new found skills would allow me to create much more elegant dishes, such as this rich classic lobster thermidor recipe. Flights out of singapore offer a much greater book the cook selection. The program allows flyers to preorder off a menu of specially cooked meals as early. Lobster thermidor from singapore airlines book the cook check out tripadvisor members 369 candid photos and videos of singapore airlines. The basis for thermidor sauce is a traditional french bechamel, which is composed of a light roux with milk added to make a creamy sauce. A whole lobster sauteed in butter, flambeed in brandy, sprinkled with cheese, and served with creamy mushroom sauce, garlic and spicy mustard, and buttered asparagus. The lobster thermidor is probably the most popular book the cook choice and on the bucket list of many travellers. It is possible to look at both the planned inflight menus and book the cook options online before flights. Select book the cook in the meal category dropdown.
How to book the cook with singapore airlines point hacks. Once the lobster are cooled cut them in half lengthwise, remove and crack the claws. Perhaps the most prominent reference to lobster thermidor is in the movie citizen kane1. We apologise if the dish you would like to order may not be available during this time. Lobster thermidor is a classic recipe that is always a showstopper on any special occasion. This was a flight from singapore to london in oct 20. Singapore airlines does not provide photos of what each dish looks like, probably because the appearance can vary significantly depending on seasonality. We suggest you make additional room for the thermidor stuffing by pulling the crawlers or front legs from the head region of the lobster. Too bad because it is a nice, quiet restaurant, one of the few in this area without loud music.
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