Malaysian Banana Leaf Dinner

According to the organizers:

Just back from two weeks in Malaysia, Chef Auria of Auria’s Malaysian Kitchen has planned a dinner to showcase the strong South Indian influence on Malaysian cuisine. She’ll share one of her favorite meals, Nasi Daun Pisang – Banana Leaf Rice.

Starter: Spinach & chickpea fritters with a tangy hot mango coulis

Main: The rice will be served on individual banana leaves with:

* a piquant Malaysian chicken curry

* greens cooked with fenugreek and mustard

* cucumber and coconut milk raita

* stewed bottle gourd with lentils and turmeric

* fish and dry coconut sambal

All served with the following accompaniments: yogurt-cured green chillies, pappadums, tomato and bird eye chilli relish, lime pickles and crispy baby bitter gourd.

Dessert: Fresh coconut candy

Eating with hands strongly suggested but flatware will be provided.

All paired with Brooklyn Brewery beer and wine, but feel free to BYOB.