We are so excited for Awa's online class! She is a wonderful teacher, chef and story-teller. She will share the secrets to traditional Gambian dishes. This is your chance to learn a brand new cuisine, support an amazing cause, and eat great food!

The class will be conducted as an interactive virtual cook-along. The classes usually range from 1-2 hours long. The chef will lead the group step by step through the recipes; stopping frequently to answer questions, share anecdotes, and provide feedback on your dishes! Before the class we will send you a list of ingredients, quantities and equipment so you can join ready to learn!

Awa's cook-along dish will be Thieb (Gambian spicy beans and rice with spinach and lemon sauce)

Equipment required

• Blender
• Kettle of boiled water
• 2 Saucepan
• 2 Wooden spoons
• Chopping board
• Sharp knife

Thieb Ingredients

• Black-eyed peas (or any other tinned beans)
• Basmati rice (or any other kind of rice that you have available)
• Onions
• Garlic
• Tomato puree
• Spring onions
• Scotch bonnet chilli (or other fresh chilli or chilli flakes)
• Stock cubes (you can use chicken or vegetable depending on preference)

Spinach Sauce Ingredients

• Spinach (or other greens that you have available)
• Okra (don't worry if you cannot find it)
• Lemons
• Scotch bonnet chilli (or other chilli pepper, or chilli flakes)

Message from Awa: “My name is Awa. I’m from Gambia. My journey with food started with my mum who taught me everything she knows about food. It is a big tradition in my culture to follow our family legacy. We start cooking when we are very young. Our dishes are very flavourful and tasty, such as benachin (jollof rice) and chicken yassa (fried chicken with onions). We also have a lot of fish and seafood dishes. When I am cooking I feel very happy. Since I got my refugee status in the UK I have found my love for food a great way to get me into work and connect with others.”

All participants will be sent an Eventbrite confirmation email with a list of ingredients, quantities and equipment needed for the class. If you do not receive the confirmation email please check your spam folder. 3 days before the class, participants will also receive the zoom link- keep an eye out!

Payments made through Paypal can take up to 48 hours to have the order confirmed. To guarantee your spot on a cookery class we recommend using a debit or credit card.