The Special Cuisines class at Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast invites the community to join its students, faculty and staff for an á la carte African dinner March 22. Community members will get the opportunity to sample traditional African fare while supporting students, as they showcase their culinary talents. All dishes will be based on the cuisine of the featured region. There will be five courses.

Menu

Bread
Chapati with Almond Dukkah Dip

Appetizers
Akara
Alligator with Cashew Satay
Fried Eggplant with Honey, Mint, and Sesame Seeds

Soup
Oxtail Soup

Salad
Cabbage and Pineapple Salad
Tunisian Bell Pepper, Tomato, Tuna and Egg Salad

Sides
Moroccan Couscous
Squash & Yams

Entrees
Lamb Chops with Shiraz Honey Sauce
Salmon with Harissa
Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Vegetarian Stew

Desserts
Cocada Angolana
Semolina Cake
Charlotte Africaine

Dinners are open to the public. They are located on Ivy Tech’s Coliseum Campus (3800 N. Anthony Blvd.) in the Hospitality Room (enter door 24 on the north side of the building). Cost is $20 per person, cash or check only.

Reservations are taken for times between 5 and 6:30 p.m. and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To make a reservation, call the Special Cuisines line at 260-480-2002.

For the complete dinner schedule, visit IvyTech.edu/northeast/dinners.