A Master-class in Eritrean cuisine from Afe

Today, we were all treated to a culinary master-class by Afe -  who is of Eritrean descent and joyfully shares his cultural cuisine.
He brought a tower of Ingera flatbreads, an essential base to all dishes. His sister had prepared them in advance. They are traditionally only made by women and take 12 hours for the batter to ferment. This gives the breads their bubbly texture and an elasticity almost like cloth. The Ingera are laid on each plate and then the other dishes are spooned into small piles on top. The Ingera is then broken off with the hands and used to scoop up the piles of food.

 Afe at the controls......He also treated us to a soundtrack of Eritrean music, some old, some new, and some 1980's  Electro-Pop classics.   Music is becoming an important part of Cooking Club. We use cultural music to create a good mood while we cook as well as a cultural reference.

 The 3 dishes were: ADES (lentils), ALECHA (sauteed vegetables) and savoury rice. All served on top of INGERA flatbreads.

 A  stack of Ingera flatbreads, looking like a Moon-Mushroom!  

 We want to send a big thank you to Afe and his sister  for the absolutely beautiful, delicious meal. Everyone who had a lunch was complimenting the food. Please feel free to come to Cooking Club anytime, you will be very welcome.
There are quite a few of Eritrean or Ethiopean restaurants locally. (Both countries share similar cuisine). Zeret Kitchen is very close to CoolTan Arts, further down the Walworth Rd towards Camberwell.

Zeret Kitchen

Camberwell

216-218 Camberwell Rd Camberwell, UK  SE5 OED

 Adulis Oval

44-46 Brixton Road

London SW9 6BT

United Kingdom

Dahlek

256 - 258  Brixton Road,

London,

SW9 6AQ