West African Plant Based Cuisine - week 3

Live Online Cookery Class - West African Plant Based Cuisine - week 3

The Event

Join vegan chef, TV & radio personality and author, Nena Ubani - aka Duchess Nena - for an exciting plant based culinary journey through West Africa in our cookery course celebrating this region. You can book the whole 6 week course or book as single classes and all proceeds go towards our community meal service...

This session will include:

• How to make authentic plant based versions of a variety of West African dishes
• The origin of Jollof rice, an essential celebratory dish and a must in most West African households
• Learning about Party Jollof, the most popular rice because of its unique taste
• How to prepare Jollof rice
• Ghana vs Nigerian Jollof (similarities and variations in West African dishes)
• How to peel and cut plantain for Kelewele, a spicy fried plantain dish
• How to make the rub for Kelewele and how to make the finished Kelewele dish
• How to make Zobo drink - a much-loved Nigerian drink made with sorrel leaves 
• Health benefits of each dish
• Learn traditional cookery techniques using just your hands - no gadgets required
• How to plate, style and eat with your hands
• Opportunity to ask Nena questions
• Recipe handout

Ingredients and equipment needed are listed below

About Nena

Nena Ubani (also known as Duchess Nena) is a self-taught vegan chef, television & radio personality, author, and master herbalist. She developed an interest in cooking 20 years ago while working as a sous chef in a restaurant. Her interest in cooking and creating recipes were revived when she became vegan four years ago. Nena believes that food is medicine and incorporates healing herbs in her cooking.

Fee*: £20 Standard / £10 Concessions**/ £5 Unwaged 

*All funds raised go towards our community meal service providing free nutritious, tasty meals to households who need them during these challenging times. 

**Concessionary rate available for students, pensioners and low waged

If you are able to donate to our crowdfunder please visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/...

If you would like to be added to our FREE online community class mailing list - just drop a line to classes@madeinhackney.org. Please note that, in the interest of fairness, opportunities to attend free classes are limited. 

Refunds: we require a minimum of 7 days' notice for any cancellations or transfers once you have booked.

INGREDIENTS LIST: 

* Ingredients marked with an asterisk can be bought in any Afro- Caribbean shop. Contact Uziiza (WhatsApp 07425186855) if having difficulties purchasing.  Nena can help you find a stockist in your area or source the ingredient for you.

 Week 3: PARTY JOLLOF RICE + KELEWELE (SPICY PLANTAIN) + ZOBO DRINK

Serves 2 

• 1 kg Golden Stella Rice (a type of basmati rice found in supermarkets or afro-caribbean shops. If you cannot find this buy long grain rice.)
• 2 tins plum Tomatoes
• 1 tube tomato puree
• ½ cup frozen Mixed vegetables 
• 2 Onions (1 red onion, 1 white)
• 2 Bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon Thyme
• ½ teaspoon Rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• Sea salt to taste
• 1/4 cup oil (preferable Avocado)
• 2 Vegetable stock/Bouillon cubes 
• 1 bell Pepper
• 2 scotch bonnets
• Grain of Selim/black pepper
• 2 ripe plantains 
• 1 cup Dry Sorrel/Zobo/Hibiscus Flower
• 1 finger of Ginger
• 2 cloves of Garlic
• 1 whole Pineapple
• 1 tablespoon of cloves 
• 1 orange
• 1 stick of cinnamon 
• Sweetener for the Zobo drink (optional) eg ideally maple syrup, Xylitol, or otherwise brown sugar
• Salad to enjoy as a side dish

EQUIPMENT LIST: 

• Blender/Food processor
• Knife
• Chopping board
• Oven/air fryer
• Cooker/hob
• Pan /pot
• Kettle
• Tin opener
• Mortar and pestle (optional)

For information: classes@madeinhackney.org / 020 8442 4266

Location: Zoom, details to be provided via email (usually the day before the class). Check your junk mail if need be!