Fall Vietnamese Wine Dinner - Xanh Bistro - Fountain Valley
November 11, 2009
Chef Haley Nguyen
FIRST COURSE
AHI TUNA STACKS
Ahi tuna cubes tossed with rice powder, hot house cucumber & pomegranate
in a coconut vinaigrette on top of sesame crackers
Wine: Drei Dona 2008 Blanc di Rosenere
Grape: 40% Chardonnay, 30% Sauvignon Blanc & 30% Malvasia
Region & Country: Emelia Romagna, Italy
SECOND COURSE
FREE-RANGE CHICKEN “PHO”
Free-range chicken & rice noodle in a clear & flavorful broth,
served with fresh basil, chili & bean sprouts.
Wine: Marcato 2008 La Giareta
Grape: 100% Pinot Grigio
Region & Country: Veneto, Italy
THIRD COURSE
BLACKENED TALAPIA
Seared Talapia filet with spicy Asian spice rub served with scallion rice cakes
& Obo squash, then drizzled with a ginger sauce
Wine: Tenuta Vitanza 2007 “Volare”
Grape: 100% Sangiovese
Region & Country: Toscana, Italy
FOURTH COURSE
PINEAPPLE PORK
Medallions of roasted pork tenderloin on leeks & pineapple chutney,
served with Shanghai noodle & baby bok choy
Wine: Drei Dona 2008 Rosso di Rosenere
Grape: 85% Sangiovese & 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region & Country: Emilia Romagna, Italy
FIFTH COURSE
TAPIOCA PUDDING
Tapioca pearls in coconut juice with sponge cake
topped with orange & Asian pear chutney

