Malaysian Nyonya Pop-Up Dinner: Seafood Celebration

A multicourse dinner with wine and beer for sale. This is not a cooking class. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.
 
Once a year, Linda cooks her Nyonya pop up dinner where she celebrates the vibrant and intricate flavors of Nyonya cuisine - a delightful marriage of Chinese, Malay, and indigenous Malaysian influences and known for its use of bold spices and aromatic herbs. This dinner is always scheduled on the heels of her trip back home, where she brings back fragrant spices and sun-dried seafood. 

If you’re a fan of Malaysian cuisine or have taken one of Linda’s classes, join us and bring a friend to spread the Nyonya cuisine love! 

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Keropok Lekor—Fish Crackers with Garlic Chili Sauce

Ju Hu Char—Jicama and Sundried Cuttlefish in a Lettuce Cup
Acar Hu—Seared Salmon with Turmeric, Ginger and Garlic Pickles
Otak-Otak—Grilled Banana-Leaf Wrapped Seafood Chili-Coconut Custard

Octopus & Stone Fruit Kerabu Salad
Shrimp and Pineapple Curry—Seared Shrimp and Spiral Pineapples in a Star Anise Curry
Buah Keluak Crab Fried Rice

Pulut Tai Tai—Blue and White Sticky Rice with Pandan Kaya Coconut Jam

This menu contains the following common allergens: Fish, Shellfish, Egg, Soy, Tree Nuts, Peanuts. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to attend, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Eat Together! 

Linda Tay Esposito is a teaching chef whose food represents a tribute and a commitment to the authenticity of the cuisines of the Pacific Rim. For the last two decades, Linda has shared her passion and knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisines by teaching at many notable cooking schools in the Bay Area. An all around food professional, Linda works on placemaking projects by building equitable food systems through the intersectional lens of food, sustainability and equity. She led the development of La Cocina’s municipal marketplace as well as the food program at the Presidio Tunnel Tops. She currently works on ground floor activation initiatives at several affordable housing projects in San Francisco. Linda's specialties include Malaysian cuisine, Chinese cuisine, and various Southeast Asian cuisines. She teaches both public and private cooking classes and hosts pop-up dinners at 18 Reasons.