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40 FOOD RESTO OF THE WEEK jar takes a look Rachel Zammit Cuta brings a recipe, wine d at a restaurant an e week. and delicacy of th ur comments on Write to us with yo it your own recipes m restaurants or sub mediatoday.com.mt to rzammitcutajar@ Spoilt for Oriental choice Nestled in the tropical gardens of the Fortina Spa Resort, Can Thai offers a range of favourites from China and Thailand Can Thai The cold weather makes indulgence in warm meals all the more appealing, and there is no warmer meal than one rich with spices from the Asian continent. So, you want an Asian meal though not sure what kind you really feel like. At Can Thai you can mix you meal with Thai and Cantonese dishes to suit your tastes. Located in the tropical gardens of the Fortina Spa Resort, Can Thai offers diners a wonderful experience filled with flavours of the Orient served by friendly staff. Try the beef massaman, a traditional Thai curry that is sure to delight lovers of coconut milk and other Thai flavours A team of oriental chefs prepare a wide range of Chinese and Thai starters, soups and mains. Try the rich Thai soups made with coconut milk or the clear Chinese broths with vegetables and Chinese spice. Whether it's a Chinese stir-fry or a Thai curry, at Can Thai you can mix and match to your liking. Though you can mix both Thai and Chinese dishes, they are traditional in recipes and do not fuse the two cuisines. Indulge in delicious crispy spring rolls filled with vegetables, chicken or duck or the steamy Chinese dumplings or delicious satays from Thailand with peanut sauce and scrumptious fish cakes for starters. Choose between clear Chinese hot and sour soup or the more indulgent Thai Tom Yum Koong. Main courses include all the usual Chinese stir fries and sizzling dishes and rich coconut milk Thai curries, red, green or yellow, with chicken, beef, pork, fish or prawns. If you find it impossible to choose from their vast array of dishes, stick to the set menus, either from China or from Thailand or mixing the two cuisines. For dessert you can enjoy traditional oriental desserts such as traditional fried ice cream served with a pineapple sauce or mango wontons. If oriental sweets don't rock your world you can still enjoy something sweet from the west. Try the fabulous chocolate bacio cake for a perfect after dinner treat or a platter of fresh oriental fruit. Open daily 12:30 – 14:30; 18:45 – 22:30 (closed Wednesday) Can Thai Address: Fortina Spa Resort, Tigne Seafront, Sliema Tel: 23466666 Email: restaurants@fortinasparesort.com Web: www.fortinasparesort.com/can-thai WINE OF THE WEEK Barolo Parafada 2007 Palladino (94 points by "Wine Spectator") Barolo Parafada is a lush, meaty and expressive wine with power, heft and bright aromas of cured meat, Bresaola, leather, dried rose, licorice and cola. The wine presents a solid wall of tannins and gritty firmness that will need at least another five years of bottle aging.Fermented for 22 days in stainless steel vats at the temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The must is stirred four times a day. FOOD AFFINITY Braised or roasted meats, wild game and strong cheeses. To be decanted and served at a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & CO. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkikara T: 2144-4400 Charles Grech & Co. Ltd., Valley Road, B'Kara Tel: 2144 4400