Geek Food Challenge: Mandalorian Meal

For another meal fit for a Mandalorian, here's a meal with something spicy, earthy, and sweetness. Perfect for May the Fourth or really any day you want to dine in a galaxy far away. 


Most of this meal was made using recipes from the Galaxy's Edge: Official Black Spire Cookbook, which sadly I cannot share here with any specificity. But if you're looking for Star Wars-inspired cuisine that's more than just making hot dogs and French fries into TIE fighters it's a pretty good read that'd I recommend picking up.  


1. Main course: Mandalorian Stew

The Mandalorians are known for their hard-bitten demeanor, strong honor code, and ambitions towards self-improvement and advancement. So it's not surprising that their particular brand of cuisine is challenging and spicy. The main ingredients are chicken, couscous, and purple potatoes, well-spiced and balanced with some sweeter elements like apple and carrots. Sounds a bit strange but it is delicious. 


2. Appetizer: Kachaka root

We didn't quite bake the sweet potato slices to perfection but the yogurt-peanut butter mixture is quite good. Add nuts, granola, or some other crunchy topping for some contrast. 


3. Side dish: Nectarine

Sweet and tangy, somewhere between citrus and a peach in flavor and texture. A fruit that is unusual enough to pass for something from another galaxy. 


4. Beverage: Iced chai latte

To cool your mouth between bites of stew, it may help to have this drink. This made from equal parts chai latte concentrate and coconut milk, poured over ice, and then topped with whipped cream. I like to garnish it with a dash of five spice blend, but cinnamon, nutmeg, or similar is equally welcome. For extra awesomeness use Star Wars-themed ice molds. 


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