Feb 8 - Afghan Educational Dinner Experience
Join Chef Sophia Zekria from Kor Kitchen for a cultural Afghan dinner experience that goes far beyond the plate. Enjoy a welcoming drink, traditional bites, and a full meal inspired by family recipes passed down through generations of Afghan home cooking. Come sit together, learn the stories behind each dish, and share an evening of warmth, tradition, and community.
Menu:
Welcome Drink
Saffron chai iced tea infused with rose petals and cardamom.
Afghan Welcome Bites
A special selection of traditional Afghan bites, served the way guests are welcomed in Afghan homes.
Appetizer
Qoroti Afghani
Warm fermented dairy sauce with caramelized onions, herbs, and spices, served with Afghan bread.
Main Course
Beef Qabuli Palow
Afghanistan’s national dish — tender beef with fragrant sella rice, carrots, raisins, and spices.
Side Dishes
Banjan Borani
Slow-cooked eggplant in tomato sauce with garlic yogurt and dried mint.
Salata Afghani
Fresh vegetables with lemon and herbs.
Dessert
Firni
Traditional Afghan milk pudding flavored with cardamom, topped with pistachios and dried fruits.
Malida Afghani
Traditional celebratory dessert made with toasted bread, sugar, cardamom, and oil.