18 Reasons: Linda’s Annual Malaysian Pop-Up Dinner

Every summer, Linda brings a taste of Malaysia to San Francisco with her annual pop-up! While it’s not quite monsoon season, this will be a storm of flavors!

Fresh off a weeks-long journey through Penang, where Linda spent time with food makers, farmers, and artisan producers, she returns home with a suitcase full of carefully sourced ingredients, a head full of new ideas, and a kitchen ready to fire.

The menu below reflects what she has planned — though expect a tweak or two as inspiration strikes.

Note: This is a seated dinner with no hands-on instruction.

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Round 1: Cold

Green Mango with Hae Ko Dip

Oyster with Cincalok Mignonette

Kueh Pie Tee Jicama in a Crispy Shell

Stone Fruit with Sambal Bunga Kantan & Crispy Baby Anchovies

Round 2: Hot

Pork Jowl Char Siu

Smoked Duck in Buah Keluak Curry

Shrimp Masak Durian Tempoyak

Rojak – Cucumber, Jicama, Bean Sprouts, Mango and Youtiao in a Sweet Savory Shrimpy Peanut Sauce

Coconut Rice

Dessert

Pengat Pisang – Banana with Sago, Coconut Milk and Palm Sugar