A winning menu with a down-home spin to celebrate the Run for the Roses? You bet!
我是斯里兰卡的肯塔基人。当我搬到波士顿上大学，然后是研究生学校时，我错过了母亲的大胆，辛辣的烹饪和随时提供的南方美食。当我意识到我的波士顿朋友都没有参加过肯塔基德比派对来庆祝五月第一次举行的赛马比赛时，我感到惊讶。因此，我主持了我的第一次斯里兰卡风格的德比聚会，在2012年搬回列克星敦之后，我继续进行了一种练习。那些热爱美食和氛围的朋友帮助我说服了我的弹出式餐厅tuk tuk tuk sri lankan bites。我喜欢认为，这个派对菜单中的辛辣，咸味的菜肴（对许多人来说，但也很熟悉）很好地说，有些人称之为运动中最令人兴奋的时间。
Though the big race is scheduled for 6:50 p.m., a proper Derby party is an all-day affair. I like to kick mine off in the afternoon with a spread of snacks and a choice of drinks. In homage to my home state, I offer a take on Louisville’s most famous culinary creation, the hot brown sandwich. Mine aresmaller bites of turkey, bacon, tomato and cheeseand in an easy-to-make black pepper and turmeric-spiced pastry that will shine as an hors d’oeuvre.Salmon croquettesare another Southern favorite. You’ll find versions of this breaded, fried fish cake all over Kentucky (though not with the curry and fresh ginger). For a fresh bite to counter the heavier apps, I do crunchy与本笃会蘸酱, a riff on the classic Kentucky sandwich of cucumbers and cream cheese on white bread.
Of course, you need some refreshing (and preferably boozy) drinks to pair with your Derby hors d’oeuvres. While the mint julep is the official cocktail of Churchill Downs, I prefer to show off another of Kentucky’s claims to fame (namely the bourbon made here) in aBoulevardier. Equal parts whiskey, vermouth, and Campari, it offers the perfect balance of bitter, boozy, and sweet. I also offer my guests a refreshingberry lemonade, complete with fresh fruit and a hint of mint that folks can enjoy with vodka or booze-free.
Anherb-crusted pork tenderloinpaired withgarlicky green beansas the main course is not only a crowd pleaser but also can be done mostly ahead so that you can enjoy your day at the races. The Sri Lankan influence is a little more subtle here, but you’ll find it in the turmeric, the zing of citrus, and the bright, fresh herbs. For dessert? More bourbon, this time in a caramel sauce and whipped topping for adelicious bread pudding. Such a sweet end to a festive meal will leave everyone—no matter if their horse came in first or last—feeling like a winner.
