Migrating Home, With Chef Jane Nshuti

Part of the Dialogues Through Food series

THE EVENT

Rwandan born chef Jane Nshuti presents an 8 course tasting journey featuring dishes Rwanda, the DRC, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa.

Each of these dishes represents a connection to home, a creation of home on a journey without home as a refugee. Jane narrates her story of making home with each meal in each country.

Course One. Home (Rwanda)

Coco yam gnocchi with moringa pesto

Course Two. Strange New Normal (DRC)

Lentil Loaf on corn cup

Course Three. The Wait (Uganda)

Cassava chips on a masala mix. Green banana with peanut sauce

Course Four. Breathing, resting (Kenya)

Skuma week on chapati

Course Five. Change (Tanzania)

Coconut beans purée with pilau ball

Course Six. Passing Through (Malawi)

Passion fruit and baobab mocktail

Course Seven. Stranded, fear (Mozambique)

Cassava root short bread with cassava leaves

Course Eight. Settling (South Africa)

Sorghum malva pudding with vegan ice cream

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THE CHEF

Jane Nshuti is a plant-based African food educator and the founder of Tamu by Jane. She has a desire to nourish stomachs, souls and minds. Her recipes and food philosophies intertwine to deliver knowledge about food security, community and a passion for African foodways. Nshuti is a remarkable woman who has overcome great adversity to make a positive impact by helping families eat healthier meals while embracing their African heritage.