A Rjasttafel "Taste of the Dutch East Indies"

# 🍽️ You're Invited: A Rijsttafel Evening in Lakewood (BYOB)

### A Feast of Flavors, Friendship, and Exploration

Join us for a sumptuous culinary journey inspired by Indonesia’s legendary rice table—an elaborate spread of small plates designed to delight the palate and spark conversation.
📍 Hosted at [Chef Irvin's]’s Home in Lakewood 📅 [11/4/25] 🕗 [7:00 p.m.] 👗 Casual Elegance Encouraged

## 🧆 Starter

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

## 🥣 Soup

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

## 🍖 Main Dishes

### 🌾 The Foundation

Nasi Putih — Steamed white rice Fluffy, aromatic rice to cradle each vibrant dish Suggested Wine pairing: Dry Riesling — crisp acidity to refresh between bold bites

### 🍛 Proteins

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

## 🥬 Vegetables & Sides

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

## 🌶️ Accompaniments & Condiments

Enhance every bite with:

• Krupuk — crispy crackers
• Sambal — spicy chili pastes
• Acar Timun — tangy pickles
• Bawang Goreng — fried shallots
• Serundeng — spiced coconut topping

Suggested 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

Suggested Dessert pairing: Moscato d’Asti — slightly fizzy, sweet, and tropical to match the warmth of these treats

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.