11.23.09 Localize. Dinner with Chef Roger Feely

Chef Roger Feely of Soul Cocina has been said to be a spice master. In His words: “I am a student of spice.” He has visited many spice plantations around the world {Central and South America and India} and has worked as a consultant for Gadre Marine Seafood in India. He also was sent to a small village in the middle of Goa to work with a famous Goan chef and spice master, Frenando da Costa.

Date: Monday, November 23, 2009
Time: 6:30-10:00 pm
Location: Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant
Address: 330 1st Street, SF, CA 94107
Chef: Roger Feely, Soul Cocina

The Menu

Cocktail Hour with
Pani Puri
Semelina puffs with spiced garbanzos, pomegranate seeds, turmeric potatoes and sprouted green mung beans, filled with pomegranate tamarind water.
Mini Samosas
Ajwain seed flaky pastry wrapped around Heirloom Desiree Potatoes and English peas, scented with hand ground garam masala. Served with Mission garden mint chutney.

Course One
Almond Pumpkin Kachori

Course Two
Goat Curry & Bhindi Masala (Okra Curry) with Sour Flour Sourdough Naan, Persian Cucumber Raita & Soul Cocina Lime Pickle

Desserts
Hachiya Persimmon Kulfi
Red Walnut Cake
Chai Sabayon

Source Farms
Goat Marin Sun Farm
Garbanzos Rancho Gordo
Pomegranate Blossom Bluff
English Peas Iacopi Farms
Almonds Van Mourik Nut Farm
Red Walnuts Alemany Market Nut Stand
Knoll Farms
Onion, Pumpkin & Chillies- Catalan Farms