La Petite Ferme launches its new Winter Menu

From its perch high above the Franschhoek Valley, La Petite Ferme, with unparalleled vistas, luxurious accommodation, superior service, warm hospitality, world-class wines and an award-winning restaurant is the perfect place to indulge, celebrate and relish the good things in life, especially during winter.

As autumn quietly moves into winter, La Petite Ferme’s culinary team, inspired by fresh, local produce and the country’s diverse cultures and cuisines, takes great pride in unveiling its enticing new Winter Menu.

“Successfully showcasing the very best of seasonal food the new menu features delicious ‘look-good/taste-good’ dishes specially curated by a team that always deliver an exceptional dining experience. The finely crafted dishes, including six new dishes warm the soul and the stomach, and of course are perfectly complemented by our exquisite wines,” says La Petite Ferme’s General Manager, Riaan Kruger.

From the starters …try the new Smoor Vis, to the delicious mains…savour the new Cape Malay Butter Chicken Curry or the succulent tenderness of Karoo Lamb or the (new) Buchu infused Pork Belly… and the unique desserts…Jan Ellis Pudding and Herzoggie, it is dining experience like no other.

Ta – Da! The new Winter menu!

Two-course R 750 per person | Three-course R 850 per person

Starters

Smoor Vis  NEW DISH

Dim sum| kombu dashi| forest mushroom| micro salad

Fried Bobotie Balls with Cilantro Mint Yoghurt Sauce

Spiced ground lamb bobotie | Jasmine rice | cilantro | toasted coconut shavings |herb oil

Fig & Ricotta Cigar (V) 

Baby leaf salad | walnut thyme crumb |  | pea shoots | radish

Venison Liver Parfait

Balsamic vinegar reduction| cranberry seed loaf croute| yoghurt chips| apricot gel|caramelised apple

Soup of the day ( SQ )

Mains

Cape Malay Butter Chicken Curry  NEW DISH

Spicy butter chicken| Aromatic Cashew & Coconut Basmati rice|  Tomato & Onion Sambal| Cucumber Raita

Karoo Lamb

rolled lamb shoulder | pomme puree |rose water jus| glazed baby carrots| Egyptian labneh| confit tomato| chimichurri | charred onion

 Seafood Chowder  NEW DISH

Potato chowder| Mussels| Prawns| Line fish| Curry leaf and lobster bisque oil| citrus dust

Buchu Infused Pork Belly  NEW DISH

Apple pearls| Cranberry gel| Pomegranate jus| potato pave | Thyme and Honey infused carrot| Smoked buchu and pickled radish| Pea and Wasabi Puree

Venison Mignon NEW DISH

Pumpkin puree |leek & pancetta |beetroot Port |red wine jus |paprika oil |beetroot puree| broccoli stem

Potato Gnocchi with Seasonal Vegetables

Potato gnocchi| basil| shredded mozzarella| Bloody Mary sauce

Desserts

Almond Cake with Muscadel Poached Pears

Hazelnut ice cream | almond cake | poached pears

Jan-Ellis Pudding

Sponge cake soaked in warm creamy sauce | spiced orange chutney vanilla ice cream| Wild Africa crème anglaise

Hertzoggie

Doily | Amarula ice cream | sago pudding filling | apricot gel

Chocolate Fondant  NEW DISH

Frangelico mascarpone| Rose petal berry compote| burnt honey comb

Cheese Selection

Local cheese | home-made chutney | sourdough croute | preserved fig | grapes | mustard

To reserve your table and savour the delicious ‘look-good/taste-good’ dishes on the Winter menu please contact reception@lapetiteferme.co.za or +27 21 876 3016

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