Cook With Mariam
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Mariam is one of the sweetest new cooks in our kitchen!
Born in Kismayu, Somalia and raised in Kenya, Mariam Issa arrived in Australia 11 years ago as a refugee.
Mariam’s experience of integration has nurtured her passion about connecting communities and creating awareness throughout her diverse East African culture.
And now, she brings her repertoire of delicious East African cuisine to us.
Food is the best catalyst to create change and Mariam feels privileged that she can use this power to her advantage.
A love of freshly cooked food coupled with her passion to bridge the gap of difference in her ethnic community and her adopted Australian culture is Mariam’s inspiration and vision in all that she does.
She is a true delight!
Mariam invites you to:
Explore the unknown and introduce new flavours to your palate in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
Experiment with simple new cooking techniques and ingredients.
Enjoy a creative cooking workshop and leave inspired with a fantastic food experience and an understanding of East African culture.
Classes are conducted in a traditional and relaxed manner to suit experienced and non- experienced cooks.
Recipes are authentic and easy to follow.
The classes are designed to suit anyone interested into an insight to African Cooking and Culture.
Cook With Mariam classes
Tues 13 Mar, 6pm – 10pm $140
Bajia, made from black eye beans and fresh herbs
Anjela, fermented flat bread
Suqaar, finely diced lamb with veggies in a thick stew
East African salad
Sweet potato fritters with honey syrup
Thurs 19 Apr, 6pm – 10pm $140
Samosas, fresh handmade pastry with spiced veggie and meat filling
Biriyani Rice
Kashata (Coconut Fudge)
Tues 15 May, 6pm – 10pm $140
Potatoes and chick pea flour fritters
Chapatti and Ugali (African Cake)
Fish in spiced coconut stew
East African Fruit Salad
Thurs 14 Jun, 6pm – 10pm $140
Samosas, fresh handmade pastry with spiced veggie and meat filling
Green bananas in lamb stew
Turmeric basmati rice
Vegetables cooked with African spices
Rich smoothie with avocado and pineapple
Tues 17 Jul, 6pm – 10pm $140
Bajia made from black eye beans and fresh herbs
Anjela, fermented flat bread
Finely diced lamb with veggies in a thick stew
East African salad
Sweet potato cup cake with honey syrup