Primate Parfait

"Chilled monkey brains."

―A Merchant, regarding the unusual dish.

A Primate Parfait served to Willie Scott.

Primate Parfait was a dessert served at the Guardian of Tradition Dinner in Pankot Palace consisting of soft, chilled monkey brains served within the open head of the primate. In 1935, a Pankot merchant was confused that Willie Scott was not eating it. After discovering all the previous courses repulsive, Willie ended up fainting in disgust, having lost all hope in acquiring a satisfying course. Upon seen the scene Indiana wondered how attractive life in the palace as the wife of a monkey-brain-eating, teenaged maharajah seemed to her now.

Behind the scenes

"This is quite a meal. I wonder what our host are planning to serve us next."

―Indiana Jones commenting on the Primate Parfait.

For Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, whipped cream, food coloring and Jell-O was used for the Primate Parfait.

The Primate Parfait brains were made of custard with raspberry saurce.

Appearances

• Indiana Jones Adventure World
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (First appearance)
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom junior novel
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: A Tale of High Adventure
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom comic
• Indiana Jones: The Search For Buried Treasure
• LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Non-canonical appearance)

Sources

• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The Illustrated Screenplay
•  The Temple of Doom: Check please on IndianaJones.com (backup link on Archive.org)
•  Willie Scott's Marshall College entry on IndianaJones.com (backup link on Archive.org)
• The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones
• Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide
• "No Time for Love?" - Indiana Jones: The Official Magazine 5
• "Indy's Top 10 Funniest Moments" - Indiana Jones: The Official Magazine 6