Event

Ethiopian Lunch Dine Around

Ethiopian Lunch Dine Around
Sample authentic Ethiopian cuisine with Chef Philipos Mengistu

Date: Monday, December 7
Time: 12--2 PM
Where: Queen of Sheba, Hell's Kitchen (www.shebanyc.com)
Price: $25 members (3 course lunch including wine, tax and gratuity).

About the Chef:
Philipos Mengistu received his early culinary education in his parent's restaurant in Addis Abeba. Now in NYC, Chef Philipos transports his guests to Ethiopia with his authentic family recipes. Join us to indulge in delectable exotic dishes while Philipos shows us the Ethiopian tradition of hospitality.

MENU:

APPETIZER: Sambousa: Lentil phyllo-stuffed pockets

FROM Sizzle in Hell's Kitchen COOKBOOK:

Ethiopian Tomato Salad

Doro Wat: Chicken legs in stew of berbere and kibe (holiday treat)

Yebeg Tibs: Lamb stew

Gomen Wot: Steamed collard greens

TASTE OF SHEBA PLATTER (COVERS ENTIRE TABLE):

Tibs Wot: Lean beef in a hot berbere stew

Menchet Abash Wot: Beef in mild sauce of ginger, jalapeno and garlic

Menchet Abesh Alecha: Beef jerky in a hot kibe sauce

Gomen Besiga: Beef slow-cooked with alecha seasonings

Bozena Shiro: Beef simmered in chickpea gravy

Yebeg Alecha: Stew of diced and bone-in lamb

SHEBA VEGETARIAN PLATTER:

Misir Wot: Split lentils in mild Ethiopian herbs

Kik Alecha: Split peas in onion, garlic, turmeric sauce

Shiro: Split pea creamy dip for Injera (bread)

Shimbra Asa: Chick pea dumplings in berbere sauce

Atakelt Wot: String beans and carrots in richly seasoned tomato sauce

Cabbage Wot: Cabbage, potatoes, and carrots medley

DESSERT:

Baklava

Rum Cake