There was saffron on the menu at the White House as U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some 400 guests at a carefully planned state dinner on Thursday to commemorate the prime ministerial visit.
With a main course of stuffed portobello mushrooms in a creamy saffron-infused risotto, Chef Nina Curtis, an expert in plant-based cuisine, led the culinary team, working with White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison. Dr Biden, who hosted the media for a preview of the dinner, had developed the three-course menu along with the chefs, keeping in mind that Mr. Modi is a vegetarian.
