Dine on a Creative Plant-Based Tasting Menu with Rwandan Chef Jane Nshuti

Rwandan-born chef Jane Nshuti is hosting an intimate 8-course tasting journey that features carefully crafted vegan dishes as part of as part of Food Indaba. The dining experience runs on Friday, 2 August and highlights creative and nourishing plant-based cuisine from Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa.

Dialogues Through Food: What to expect

Each of these dishes on Chef Jane Nshuti’s 8-course set menu is a connection to home, a creation of home on a journey without a home as a refugee. Jane narrates her story of making a home with each meal in each country, starting with Rwanda where she’s from.

Guests can look forward to highlights such as Coco yam gnocchi with moringa pesto from Rwanda, fragrant Tanzanian Coconut beans purée with pilau ball, a lentil loaf on corn cup via the DRC, and closer to home….malva pudding made with sorghum and served with vegan ice cream.

More about Chef Jane Nshuti

Chef Jane Nshuti is a plant-based African food educator and the founder of Tamu by Jane, an initiative that offers cooking classes, recipe consultancy and much more.

Her recipes and food philosophies all share invaluable 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 through wholesome plant-based dining.

How to book your tickets

Cost: R800pp, including an 8-course dinner. Drinks for your own account. Book via Quicket

When: Friday, 2 August from 7pm to 10pm
Where: The Cruise Terminal at Maker’s Landing, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town