Considering the comparable climates, similar cultures and the large body of water they share, California and Hawaii are a natural culinary combination.
Kingfisher chef and owner Jim Murphy has united the seasonal flavors of both coastal cuisines for an indulgent two-week menu.
Kingfisher’s Summer Road Trip returned Wednesday, July 15 for the California – Hawaii tour. The menu features a variety of seafood, macadamia nuts, and fruit with a Japanese influence, like Tako Poke (octopus), Grilled Monchong (a Hawaiian term for deep sea pomfret) with wasabi ginger vinaigrette, and a Macadamia Nut Tartlet with coconut sorbet and roasted pineapple.
The menu is available until August 3.
Kingfisher “California-Hawaii Tour” Menu
Appetizers
- Pan-fried Coconut Shrimp – Thai red curry, watermelon salad
- Saimin – Broth, roast chicken, soba noodle, scallions, soy sauce, snap peas, ginger, egg
- Tako Poke – Octopus, cucumber, tomato, sesame oil, soy sauce, chile flakes, red onion
- Roasted Onion-Golden Beet Arugula Salad – Sunnyland Mills Bulghur, Humboldt Fog goat cheese
Entrees
- Scallopini of Pork – “Braciole” smoked mussels, spinach, basil, fresh mozzarella, arabiatta, herb butter, black pepper pappardelle
- Steamed Petrale Sole Timbale – Fermented black bean garlic sauce, gingered butternut squash, forbidden black rice, sautéed rainbow chard
- Grilled Shrimp Torta – Grilled cornmeal bread, roasted pepper dressing, romaine lettuce, edamame, tomato, shallot, radish sprout salad, Texmati rice
- Grilled Monchong – Wasabi ginger vinaigrette, steamed coconut rice, Napa cabbage rolls, julienne carrot
Dessert
- Brandied Plum Clafouti – Plum-raspberry sauce, whipped cream
- Macadamia Nut Tartlet – Coconut sorbet, roasted pineapple
Beverages
- Maui Brewing Co. “Bikini Blond Lager”
- Manifesto – Zinfandel, California
- L.A.C. Cocktail – Lillet, Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Lemon twist, Champagne Flute
- Mac-Five-0 – Ten Cane Rum, High West Double Rye, Angostura Bitters, Macadamia nut Orgeat, lime juice, lime wedge
For more information, visit kingfishertucson.com.
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