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A culinary fusion of St. Lucia and India

2016

BEFORE DINNERTry our Authentic Indian Mango Lassi to Start the Evening

Mango Lassi US 7.00 | EC 18.90Yogurt, Mango,Cardamon

STARTERSThakkali Poondu Rasan (V, GF) US 12.00 | EC 32.40Emerald Farm Tomato Soup with Coriander Leaves, Organic Garlic, Turmeric, Cumin and Black Peppercorns

Apsara Jhinga (GF) US 21.00 | EC 56.70King Prawns in a Coconut, Chadon Beni and Chick-Pea Batter with a Caribbean Mojo and Roasted Chili-Onion Pickle

Chatpati Crab Ki Tikki US 14.00 | EC 37.80Tangy Spiced Potatoes and Caribbean Crab with Sweet Yoghurt

Butter Chicken Masala (GF) US 18.00 | EC 48.60Slow Cooked Chicken, Sweet Tomatoes, Vieux Fort Farm Butter, Fenugreek Leaves

Paneer Imilli Tikka (VEG, GF) US 12.00 | EC 32.40Tandoori Chat Masala Spiced Paneer with Tamarind Sauce and Kachumber Salad

Coal Roasted Chicken (GF) US 16.00 | EC 43.20Apsara Spiced Charcoal Chicken Tikka, Mango, Piton Tamarind, Kachumber Salad

Subz Ke Samose (V) US 12.00 | EC 32.40Local Ground Provision, Roasted Cashew Nut and Raisin Samosaswith Chunky Mango-Ginger Sauce

SIDE ORDERSGobhi Aloo (V, GF) US 7.00 | EC 18.90Stir-Fried Cauliflower and Potatoes with Cumin and Turmeric

Steamed Basmati Rice (V, GF) US 6.00 | EC 16.20

Kesar Pulao (V, GF) US 7.00 | EC 18.90Basmati Rice cooked with Saffron and Cardamom

Plain Naan (V) US 6.00 | EC 16.20

Emerald Estate Seasoning Pepper Naan (V) US 6.00 | EC 16.20Sweet and Mild Spiced Local Peppers

Malai Naan (VEG) US 7.00 | EC 18.90Naan Bread Stuffed with Cheese, Onion, Chili

Peshwari Naan (V) US 7.00 | EC 18.90Almonds, Coconut, Raisins

Wholewheat Puri (V) US 6.00 | EC 16.20

Raita US 6.00 | EC 16.20

Yoghurt with Cucumber and Spices (GF)

Dal Tadka (V, GF) US 6.00 | EC 16.20Stewed Split Peas

VEG = Vegetarian | V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free All prices subject to 10% service charge and 10% VAT.

VEG = Vegetarian | V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free All prices subject to 10% service charge and 10% VAT.

APSARAApsara is the name for a Hindu deity best described as a celestial courtesan,

a divine beauty entertaining the gods. Our Helen of the West meets the Angel of the East.

A little bit of history to digest…

St. Lucia’s society today is an exotic melange of many different ethnic origins, including also East Indian.

With the ending of slavery in 1838 ahead of them, planters everywhere in the West Indies began to look for another source of affordable labour to work their estates. They found this in south-east Asia.

Between 1845 and 1917, hundreds of thousands of indentured workers sailed from India to the Caribbean. Most went to Guyana, Trinidad and Jamaica - but some six thousand set foot on shore in St. Lucia. Just over 1,600 people arrived here between 1856 and 1865 and another 4,427 East Indians sailed to St. Lucia between 1878 and 1893. They probably came from the regions of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Northern India.

By 1891, there were some 2,500 East Indians in St. Lucia, in a total population of 42,220. By 1897, the last Indians finished their labour contracts. Some chose to return to India, others remained in St. Lucia, either by their free will or out of necessity.

By the turn of the century, St. Lucia had a free East Indian population of 2,560 persons.

Migration of indentured labourers to St. Lucia was never very great but due to the island’s low population density and their uneven distribution throughout the island, East Indians gained a fairly high profile in the ethnic make-up of the island. Indian communities sprang up primarily around the central sugar factories that dominated St. Lucia’s economy until the 1950’s.

Music, rites such as the Festival of Lights (Divali) and some culinary and cultural traditions remain today at a time when East Indians are already seven generations or more removed from the place where their ancestors originated from.

Welcome to Apsara - our culinary fusion of St. Lucia and India.

Freely adapted from Jolien Harmsen. Jolien Harmsen holds a Ph.D in Caribbean History. She is the author of ‘Sugar, slavery and settlement. A social history of Vieux Fort, St. Lucia, from the Amerindians to the present” (St. Lucia National Trust, 1999).

ENTREESTandoori Murgh Makhan Wala (GF) US 28.00 | EC 75.60Tandoori Roast Chicken Leg, Cheesy Chicken Breast Marinated with Fenu Greek and Served with Kesar Pulao

Salmon Gulnar (GF) US 34.00 | EC 91.80Tandoori Roast Fillet of Salmon, Potato-Wild Ginger Masala Mash, Urad Sal Sauce

Machli Chat (GF) US 32.00 | EC 86.40Mahi Mahi Marinated in Mango Pickle Cooked in Tandoor, with Cumin Stewed Potato, Piton Tamarind Reduction

Jugal Bandhi (GF) US 39.00 | EC 105.30A Mixed Platter of Fire Roasted Lamb Chop, Cumin-Mustard King Prawn, Cajun Tandoori Chicken with Lime Rice

Caribbean Goat Vindaloo (GF) US 29.00 | EC 78.30St Lucian Pickled Goat, Extra Hot Chillies and Garlic(Try with a Bowl of Basmati Rice or Plain Naan)

Tikhi Jhingli Catch of the Day (GF) US 32.00 | EC 86.40Marinated in Ginger and Chili, Served with Choiseul Sweet Potato, Anse Mamin Coconut , Kashmiri Saffron Sauce

Saint Lucian Tandoori Roasted Subz (V) US 28.00 | EC 75.60Seasonal Diamond Farm Vegetables, Almonds, Apsara Spices, Chickpeas,

Haryali Batakh (GF) US 36.00 | EC 97.20Tamarind Roasted Duck Breast, Cumin Crushed Breadfruit and Curried Soya, Coriander

Vieux Fort Farm Paneer Makhani (VEG, GF) US 26.00 | EC 70.20Homemade Indian Cottage Cheese, Tangy Tomatoes, Cinnamon and Methi Leaves

Wines by the Glass*Information for our guests on an All Inclusive (AI) plan: Unless otherwise noted, wines by the glass are included on the All Inclusive (AI) plan. Please note that champagne by the glass is not included in the AI plan, but the sparkling wine is.

VINTAGE US/GLASSCHAMPAGNE *Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvée (Not included in AI Plan) NV 25

SPARKLING WINEProsecco, Valdobbiadene, Terra Serena, Italy NV 14

WHITE WINESChardonnay, Montes, Central Valley, Chile 2017 12Riesling Kabinett, Weingut Selbach-Oster, Mosel, Germany 2016 14Pinot Grigio, Cantina Valdadige, Italy 2018 14Sauvignon Blanc, Tindall, Marlborough, New Zealand 2018 14

RED WINESPinot Noir, The Naked Grape, California, USA 2016 12Merlot, Montes, Casablanca, Chile 2017 12Malbec, Trivento Tribu, Mendoza, Argentina 2017 14Cabernet Sauvignon/Refosco, Rondover Rosso Delle Venezie, Italy 2017 14

ROSÉ WINEM de Minuty, Côtes de Provence, France 2017 14

DESSERT WINEViña del Pedregal, Kidia Reserve Late Harvest, Chile 2013 14

Sommelier’s Bottle SelectionPlease also review our complete wine list

VINTAGE US/BOTTLE

WHITE WINES287 Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand 2018 125 219 Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Monterey County, CA, USA 2016 125109 Meursault, Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France 2016 195

RED WINES 516 Château Cantemerle, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France 2009 185530 Clos Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France 2011 295537 Beaune Premier Cru, Domaine Faivre, Burgundy, France 2008 170702 Pinot Noir, La Crema, Willamette Valley, OR, USA 2014 110708 Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, CA, USA 2016 160

PLEASE ASK FOR OUR COMPLETE WINE LISTInformation for our guests on an all inclusive plan: Wines ordered by the bottle are not included in our All-Inclusive plan.

If guests on the all inclusive plan order a bottle of wine, they will receive a 20% reduction. All prices are subject to 10% service charge and 10% VAT.

TROU AU DIABLE

From the GrillSTARTERS

Emerald Garden Root Vegetable Salad (V, GF) US 12.00 | EC 32.40Arugula, Watermelon, Beets, Walnut Ricotta, Basil Bud Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad US 15.00 | EC 40.50Romaine Leaves, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese

Crab and Smoked Fish Dip US 20.00 | EC 54.00Rustic Garlic Crostini, Red Onion Relish, Olive-Herb Tapenade

Tomato and Mozzarella (VEG, GF) US 16.00 | EC 43.20Chadon Beni Pesto, Pine Nuts

Emerald Estate Gazpacho (V, GF) US 12.00 | EC 32.40Tomato, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Onion, Garlic, Native Olive Oil

MAIN COURSES

Miso Barbeque Grilled Salmon (GF) US 32.00 | EC 86.40 Jasmine Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Crispy Shallots

Catch of the Day (GF) US 32.00 | EC 86.40Souscaille, Ground Provisions, Butternut Squash Pûrée

Caramelized Jerk Chicken US 30.00 | EC 81.00Sweet Potato Dumpling, Smoked Bacon, Warm Tomato and Turmeric Vinaigrette

Chadon Beni and Organic Mushrooms Linguine US 26.00 | EC 70.20Coconut Oil, Garlic Confit, Seasoning Peppers

FROM THE GRILLAll main courses are served with ground provisions, jumbo fries and your choice of sauce.

(*Items with an asterix attract a supplemental charge for MAP/FAP/AI Guests)

Kurobuta Pork Chop US 32.00 | EC 86.40

8 oz Flat Iron Angus Steak US 34.00 | EC 91.80

6oz Filet Mignon* (*Surcharge US 10.00 | EC 27.00) US 44.00 | EC 118.80

12oz Prime Strip Steak on the Bone* (*Surcharge US 24.00 | EC 64.80) US 58.00 | EC 156.60

12oz Wagyu Ribeye Steak* (*Surcharge US 34.00 | EC 91.80) US 68.00 | EC 183.60 Lamb Chop Trio* (*Surcharge US 12.00 | EC 32.40) US 46.00 | EC 124.20

SaucesSeasoning Pepper Béarnaise / Red Wine Reduction / Chadon Beni Chimichurri

½ Lobster* (*Surcharge US 20.00 | EC 54.00) US 43.00 | EC 116.10

Whole Lobster* (*Surcharge US 35.00 | EC 94.50) US 69.00 | EC 186.30

VEG = Vegetarian | V = Vegan | GF = Gluten FreeAll prices subject to 10% service charge and 10% VAT.

DESSERTSSticky Toffee Pudding USD 14.00 | EC 37.80Baked Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Milk Ice Cream, Plantain, Caramel Popcorn

Mango Parfait (GF) USD 14.00 | EC 37.80White Chocolate Powder, Fresh Melon, Passionfruit Sorbet, Coconut Chips

Rum & Melon (GF) USD 14.00 | EC 37.80Compressed Melon, Rum Anglaise, Passionfruit Pastry Cream, Sesame Tuille, Rum-Almond Powder

Emerald Estate Chocolate Custard Tart USD 14.00 | EC 37.80Chocolate Cremeux, Cocoa Tea Ice Cream, Chocolate Crumble

Carrot Halwa USD 14.00 | EC 37.80Orange Carrot Halwa, Gulab Jamun, Coconut Milk Ice Cream, Cashew Nut Tuille 

House Made Sorbets & Ice Creams Per Scoop USD 5.00 | EC 13.50

Classic Sorbets (V, GF) Coconut, Passionfruit, Mango, Rasberry

Specialty Sorbets (V, GF) Emerald Tropical Fruit, Sour Sop, Guava, Papaya & Lime

Classic Ice Creams (GF)

Vanilla, Lucian Coffee, Emerald Chocolate, Milk Ice Cream, Mango

Specialty Ice Creams (GF)

Rum & Raisin, Cashew Nut Nuggat, Cacao Tea, Coconut, Salted Caramel

V - Vegan | GF - Gluten Free

All prices subject to 10% service charge and 10% VAT.