Curiously, Cinco de Mayo, the commemoration of the Battle of Puebla, is celebrated here in the US more than in Mexico…but who minds an excuse for a party?! Let’s celebrate with a menu of modern Mexican dishes inspired by Chef Enrique Olvera of Mexico City. This class is held in Lambertville, NJ.
Menu:
Tamarind Mezcalita
Octopus Aguachile Olvera (Seared Cooked Octopus in a Chile Inflected Sauce)
Asparagus in Asparagus Mole with Ancho-Coffee Mayonnaise Drizzle
Seared Scallop Tacos with Pico de Pinata (a salsa made with jicama, clementines and peanuts)
Mangoes in Cinnamon-Citrus Custard
Location: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville, NJ
Limit: 6 cooks
Cost: $140/pp