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Afghan Immersion Workshop #2

with Nawida

 

 

Day
Sunday, Jan 14
Time
1pm-5:30pm (EST)
Neighborhood
Nawida's Kitchen in Rego Park, Queens
Availability
Workshop full
$220
11 years old+
Vegetarian
Elevator available
63rd Rego Park (M/R)
All Immersion workshops include a light lunch and beverage, 3 hours of hands-on cooking instruction, a full dinner, a recipe packet, and a shopping guide.

Menu

Aashak (Dumplings Filled with Chives) with Tomato-Garlic Sauce

Hand-made dumplings in the shape of half moons filled with flat chives and topped with a fresh tomato-garlic sauce, garlic-yogurt, and dried mint.

Lubya (Stewed Red Kidney Beans)

A hearty stew of plump and creamy red kidney beans simmered with thinly sliced onions and a tomato sauce flavored with garlic, coriander, cumin, and red chili powder .

Challow (Basmati Rice Seasoned with Clove and Garlic )

Fluffy basmati rice slowly steamed and lightly scented with whole cloves and garlic.

Gulpea (Cauliflower Cooked with Tomato Sauce)

Tender florets of cauliflower stewed in a  fragrant tomato sauce with fried onion, garlic , green chili, coriander, turmeric, and coriander.

Shir Berenj (Rice Pudding)

A light rice pudding spiced with cardamom, delicately flavored with rose water, and topped with ground pistachios.

* Food Allergies: This menu includes dairy, tree nuts, and wheat.
“

It was simply fantastic. The workshop combined excellent culinary techniques with personal insights into recent Afghani and world history. Nawida is a true example for us all. I could not wish for more.

”
Anna G.
Afghan Immersion Workshop #2
$220
Sun, Jan 14
1pm-5:30pm (EST)
Workshop Full