Class Description:

Join the man known as "the best Indian chef in America," as he brings his special James Beard House dinner to The Clarke Culinary Center in Fairfield County. This promises to be a thrilling night from Mole to Masalas, for which Chef Prasad has designed an elegant and innovative menu that seamlessly weaves together the cuisines of India and Mexico. Join an intimate group in this culinary exploration when you enjoy a wine dinner like none you have ever experienced!

Hors d'Oeuvre
Crispy Pork Belly Tacos 
Crab and Ginger Samosas 
Miniature Chorizo Buffalo Burgers 
Seven-Spice Mushrooms 

Wine pairing: Roederer Estate Brut Ros NV 


Dinner 

Smoked Cluster Tomato Gazpacho with Red Beets  and Red Pepper Sorbe Ceviche 
Wine pairing: Leth Steinagrund Grner Veltliner 2010 

Idli 
Steamed Lentil Cakes with Tempered Curry Leaves and Coconut Chutney 
Wine pairing: Hugel Gewrztraminer 2009 

Roselle Gambas al Ajillo 
Belize Shrimp with Hoja Santa Oil, Guajillo, and Piment d?Espelette 
Wine pairing: Domdechant Werner Hochheimer Kirchenstck Sptlese Trocken Riesling 2009 

Pato a las Brasas 
Hudson Valley Duck Breast with Pistachio Mole and Poblano-Spiced Chayote Squash 
Wine pairing: Santa Duc Les Garancires Gigondas 2007 

Dessert
Sweet Apple Stuffed Neufchtel Cheese Sopaipilla with Avocado - Pine Nut Gelato and Star Anise-Cinnamon Tuile 

Wine pairing: Kracher Cuve Beerenauslese 2007