Getting Started -
The Techniques of West African Cooking

This course provides an overview of the different methods and techniques involved in preparing and cooking West African Food. West Africa food is laden with history dated back to the Slave Trade era and the influence of these foods is evident in cuisines across the world such as South American, Soul and Creole cuisines.

This course will also help you to discover the different ingredients, spices and condiments used and how they are best used to create exciting tastes and flavours.

This course is a must for those who have been far removed from West African culinary culture (born and live in the West) and who are really enthusiastic about learning how to cook West African. It is also suitable for those who have assosciations with West Africans either through civil partnership or business. Also ideal for those who simply are on a culinary adventure trip and want to try something new!

Its fun, very informative and hands-on.

The day begins with tea & coffee and verbal exposition, followed by a hands-on cooking session. Learners are supported individually with instant verbal feedback. At the end of the cooking, learners sit down to enjoy the food they made, with a well earned glass of wine or other preferred drinks.

What the Course covers:
- An overview of the history of West African cooking.
- An insight into the techniques of West African cooking.
- Explanation of the ingredients and how to find them.
- Tips and hints on achieving success.
- Learners will choose from 3 recipe options to cook on the day. This will include an accompaniment of choice.
- Questions & Answer session
- Learners will be supported by tutor and cooking assistant

What the day involves:
- Tea & coffee on arrival.
- All ingredients and materials are provided.
- Classes are a combination of a talk, demo and plenty of hands-on cooking.
- Drinks (wine, fizzy drink or water) are supplied at lunch to accompany the meal you have cooked.
- Any food not eaten can be taken home. Takeaway container provided.
- A handout of your recipe is provided.
- We do the washing up.

What you need to bring:
- A notebook and writing materials
- Carrier bag
- You can bring a friend/family member for support
- Apron

Additional:
- Drinks (cocktails/punches, sorrel and chapman) available for purchase
- Contemporary Nigerian Cuisine Cookbook @ discounted price of £10.00

Course Details

Date:20th January 2012
Day: Friday
Time: 10hrs - 13hrs or 14hrs - 17hrs (please specify when booking)
Duration: 3 hours per session
Price: £69.99

Location:
In assoc with The Open Kitchen,
40 Hoxton Street N1 6LR.
Hackney College
F102 FALKIRK BLOCK (10) Workshop Kitchen,
Shoreditch. City of London.

Not in the Congestion Charge Zone.

Nearest Underground station; Old Street, Services by several buses.

Metred Parking (£1 per hour)

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