A Rjasttafel "Taste of the Dutch East Indies"

# 🍽️ You're Invited: A Rijsttafel Evening in Lakewood A Feast of Flavors, Friendship, and Exploration

Join us for a vibrant culinary journey inspired by Indonesia’s legendary rice table—an abundant spread of small plates crafted to spark conversation and delight every palate.

📍 Hosted at Chef Irvin’s Home in Lakewood 🕗 7:00 p.m. 👗 Casual Elegance Encouraged 💵 $39.95 per person 🍷 BYOB — Bring your favorite wine or beverage 🎟️ **Tickets must be reserved in advance. https://www.chefirvin.com/event-details/rjasttafel-taste-of-the-dutch-east-indies**

### 🧆 Starter

Perkedel Jagung — Savory golden corn fritters Wine pairing: Sparkling Rosé — playful bubbles and berry notes

### 🥣 Soup

Sayur Lodeh — Coconut vegetable stew Wine pairing: Grüner Veltliner — herbaceous and crisp

### 🍖 Main Dishes

#### 🌾 The Foundation

Nasi Putih — Steamed white rice Wine pairing: Dry Riesling — crisp acidity to refresh between bold bites

#### 🍛 Proteins

• Rendang Daging — Tender beef simmered in coconut and spice Wine pairing: Shiraz — bold and peppery to match Rendang’s depth
• Ayam Goreng — Golden, crispy chicken with aromatic seasoning Wine pairing: Lightly oaked Chardonnay — complements the crunch
• Sate Ayam — Grilled chicken skewers with peanut sauce Wine pairing: Pinot Gris — mild fruit notes balance the nutty richness
• Udang Balado — Prawns in fiery chili sauce Wine pairing: Off-dry Gewürztraminer — floral and slightly sweet to tame the heat

### 🥬 Vegetables & Sides

• Gado-Gado — Vegetable medley with peanut sauce Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc — zesty citrus lifts earthy flavors
• Tumis Kangkung — Stir-fried water spinach with garlic and chili Wine pairing: Albariño — bright acidity and gentle minerality

### 🌶️ Accompaniments & Condiments

• Krupuk — crispy crackers
• Sambal — spicy chili pastes
• Acar Timun — tangy pickles
• Bawang Goreng — fried shallots
• Serundeng — spiced coconut topping Wine tip: Keep a dry rosé or chilled Lambrusco on hand to sip between spicy and tangy bites

### 🍮 Sweet Finale

• Dadar Gulung — Pandan crêpes with coconut & palm sugar
• Pisang Goreng — Sweet and crispy fried bananas Dessert pairing: Moscato d’Asti — slightly fizzy, sweet, and tropical to match the warmth of these treats

🎟️ Reserve your spot now—tickets are required before the event! Bring your favorite bottle, bring your appetite, and bring your curiosity. We can’t wait to host you.

P.S. Suggested wine pairings are only suggestions for wines that would pair nicely with the evening's festivities. Just bring one bottle of wine.