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. MENU 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