SEATTLE, June 13, 2016 /CNW/ -- Whether it's a
popular California roll or a more
exotic sushi creation, Holland America Line's shipboard chefs are
learning from the best in a collaboration with renowned Sushi Chef
Andy Matsuda. Not only will Matsuda
share his knowledge and train the shipboard chefs to ensure that
the cruise line's staff is at the forefront of sushi trends and
techniques, but four of his signature rolls will be featured on the
dinner menu at Tamarind, the award winning Asian-fusion restaurant
on board several Holland America Line ships.
The Japanese-born chef brings more than 35 years of sushi-making
experience and 15 years of teaching to the premium cruise line, and
he began his collaboration and training aboard the line's
newest ship, ms Koningsdam. At Matsuda's Sushi Chef
Institute in Los Angeles,
California, he teaches aspiring chefs and professionals from
all over the world about sushi and Japanese cuisine. More than
1,300 graduates of the institute have gone on to careers in sushi
restaurants or have become restaurateurs themselves.
"Sushi is extremely popular with our guests, and creating it is
an art form that requires specific skills, techniques and in-depth
training," said Orlando Ashford,
president of Holland America Line. "We are excited to collaborate
with an expert of Chef Matsuda's caliber to ensure that our chefs
are creating the most exceptional sushi at sea. Anyone who enjoys
sushi is going to be very impressed by the presentation and flavors
in his creations."
Guests can enjoy Matsuda's four signature rolls on Tamarind's
dinner menu. They are a Tempura Lobster Roll with lobster tail,
unagi sauce, avocado and asparagus; Nigiri Seared Salmon with green
olives and capers; Dragon Roll with tempura shrimp, unagi sauce,
avocado and asparagus; and Nigiri Tuna Zuke with yuzu-flavored tuna
and guacamole sauce. Tamarind is on board ms Koningsdam, ms
Nieuw Amsterdam and ms Eurodam.
The Asian-fusion Tamarind restaurant also serves sushi
selections on the full dinner menu. Selections feature Spider Roll
with soft shell crab tempura, California Roll, Tsutsumi Roll with
snapper and avocado, Spicy Tuna Roll, Veggie Rainbow Roll, Volcano
Roll with sesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis, and Nigiri sushi
with tuna, salmon and ebi shrimp. Tamarind on ms Koningsdam
also features a sushi counter with eight seats where guests can
enjoy watching the chefs prepare the fresh sushi.
Matsuda learned the joy of cooking at his family's Japanese
restaurant when he was a child, and he went on to have an
apprenticeship at Genpachi, one of the most famous restaurants in
Osaka, Japan, before bringing his
sushi skills to Los Angeles.
Following a battle with cancer he sought a deeper understanding of
the relationship between food, health, people and the environment,
which he then parlayed into becoming one of the world's foremost
sushi experts.
Matsuda joins Holland America Line's elite list of food and
beverage collaborators who are the leading authorities in their
fields. The line recently announced a partnership with Master
Mixologist Dale "King Cocktail" DeGroff, and their esteemed
Culinary Council is led by Holland America Line's Master Chef
Rudi Sodamin, who is joined by
renowned international chefs Mark
Best, Jonnie Boer,
David Burke, Elizabeth Falkner and Jacques Torres.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line
currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam,
delivered in April 2016, as well as a
second Pinnacle Class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, due for
delivery in November 2018.
The company recently announced $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by
Food & Wine magazine; Explorations Café, powered by The
New York Times; and Digital Workshop
powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at
venues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and
B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining
experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus
that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed
Culinary Council that comprises world-famous chefs who design
dishes exclusively for our guests.
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