From one celebrity chef to another, but this time Malaysia Airlines is treating its guests with food that’s not only fit for a Princess, but created by one.
The airline has recruited Her Royal Highness Tengku Abdullah the Crown Princess of Pahang to help introduced a new First and Business Class menu named ‘Dari Dapur Istana’.
She is the second celebrity to bring new flavours onboard Malaysia Airlines in the last five months.
Late last year, Malaysian-born Australian TV present and author Poh Ling Yeow introduced a Signature Dish onboard, which was served for around three months from 1 December.
This time around, the new menu has been created by the Princess to be served on outbound flights from Kuala Lumpur to selected destinations in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK and South East Asia until December 2015.
Dishes were conceived following a 10-month culinary journey to every district of Pahang by the Princess herself, as part of her cookbook ‘Air Tangan Tengku Puan Pahang: Masakan Tradisional Pahang.’
Introducing the Nasi Tumpang with Jelatah.
The menu features a selection of Her Royal Highness’ signature dishes, including a standout, Nasi Tumpang with Jelatah – the rice is layered with shrimp sambal, chicken curry, fish and chicken floss and julienned omelette in a banana leaf cone and is a delight to the eyes and the palate.
Nasi Kuning with Opor Ayam Kacang is a local favourite, made by braising chicken and crushed peanuts in Malay spices and coconut milk, paired with turmeric basmathi rice and sautéed French beans with onions.
Another feast for the senses is the Puding Raja, or Royal Pudding – an elaborate-looking dish with a surprise; the underlying layer of fried bananas topped with sweetened egg yolk strands, cashew nuts, cherries, prunes and drizzled with a rich custard sauce.
Regional Senior Vice President of Malaysia Airlines, Mr PK Lee, said the airline is always seeking to raise the bar of excellence in hospitality and stir customers’ culinary senses.
“Our Malaysian heritage places great importance on cuisine. We will continue to develop innovative dining options to help shape memorable journeys for our guests.”
PK Lee, Malaysia Airlines Regional Senior Vice President
Click here to read more on Poh Ling Yeow’s Signature Dish with Malaysia Airlines.
