African Cuisine Cookery Class
Freda is a renowned African food scholar, writer, and published author who will take you on a journey of discovery as you explore how African cuisine may have evolved over the past few centuries. You can read her work in the Science of Spice (DK Books) and Black Food (4 Color Books/Penguine Random House) and read a review on her thoughts on culture in Bon Apetit Magazine https://shorturl.at/d14fU
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African Cuisine Cookery Class
What's included in African Cuisine Cookery Class
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We welcome you with a cup of tea and perusal of some of our West African art collection for about 10 minutes. Then we dive into the cooking, followed by eating. The experience lasts just under 3 hours. Roselle Hibiscus, otherwise known as zobo or sobolo in Nigeria and Ghana respectively, is a plant most likely native to Africa. The ruby red sepals are used to make a tangy and refreshing drink with medicinal properties (lowering blood pressure.) In this class we play around with hibiscus syrup to make a bubbly cocktail with prosecco. The syrup can also be used to make hot tea or a refreshing cool drink. Jollof rice, the red orange rice dish that started an internet trend called Jollof Wars between Ghana and Nigeria, is a delectable dish comprising a rich onion, tomato and chilli sauce in which the rice is cooked. As the spices and ingredients meld together in glory you will discover how international ingredients contributed to West Africa’s own melting pot. We then make my mother’s bbq chicken. As we explore the build up of flavours from onions, garlic and vinegar, you take a dive into one of West Africa’s famous chicken preparations similar to poulet yassa.
Food Menu
STARTER - Hibiscus Fleur Royale
This cocktail draws on West African inspired roots. It is based on sobolo (hibiscus/sorrel) syrup. Alcoholic and non alcoholic options
MAIN - Jollof Rice
Bright and vibrantly red orange Jollof rice, made by steaming rice in a rich and generously spiced tomato based sauce.
MAIN - Mama Palm’s BBQ Chicken
Deeply marinated in a vinegary allium (onion, garlic) sauce and seasoned until the spirits say “it’s enough my child.” The chicken is Smokey barbecued
DESSERT - Licky Licky (Tamarind) and Mango Sorbet
We make this one ahead of time so you can enjoy something sweet after all your hard work :)
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Cook, Eat & Drink Experience
- A welcome snack and tea before we get started
- African Cooking Class Certificate
- A welcome snack and tea/coffee before we get started
- Recipe E-Book
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Head to 149 Portglen Road in Borrowdale, from Google Maps. You will find a compound with a beige dura wall surrounded by Acacia trees. The compound has 2 gates, one has the Zambian High Commission sign outside, and the gate you need is the one without a sign. House 1 intercom is the one you need.
