Indonesian Cooking with Shandra: Taste of Workshop (Vegetarian)

Shandra's home is in the heart of the vibrant and diverse community of Astoria, where she has turned her NYC apartment into an Indonesian haven. Vines and shrubs fill her backyard, where Shandra lovingly grows herbs and vegetables specific to Indonesian cuisine.

The first thing you'll notice about Shandra is her warm, bubbly demeanor. She'll welcome you into her home with a bright smile and greet you with delicious snacks from her home country, Indonesia. After a snack and a chance to get to know each other, Shandra will welcome you into her kitchen, an open and airy space perfect for learning a new menu. Shandra is passionate about sharing the diversity of cultures and cuisines of Indonesia. The country is home to 17,508 different islands, 6,000 of which are inhabited. Each island has its own unique regional culture and cuisine, many of which Shandra incorporates into her mouth-watering cooking.

After the workshop, you will go home with recipes for the dishes you learned and an in-depth history of Indonesian cuisine, leaving you well-prepared to recreate a satisfying, authentic, and home cooked Indonesian meal.

Menu

• Orak-Arik Vegetables (Stir-Fried Green Beans and Carrots with Eggs)
• A light and fresh stir-fry made with shredded green beans, carrots, garlic, and shallots, scrambled with eggs and flavored with red chile and coconut oil
• Tahu-Tempeh Bacem (Marinated Tofu and Tempeh)
• A beloved Javanese dish with tempeh and tofu simmered in a sweet and salty coconut water broth before being fried.
• Nasi Jagung (Corn Rice)
• A nutty and delicious jasmine rice flavored with coarse cornmeal.
• Lalapan Sambal with Tofu and Tempeh (Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Fresh Tofu and Tempeh)
• A crunchy platter of vegetables and lightly fried tofu and tempeh, served with a homemade chili sambal.

All Taste Of workshops include a welcome snack and beverage, 1.5 hours of hands-on cooking instruction, a small meal, a recipe packet, and a shopping guide.