Today, we went back to school for another action-packed day. To start the day off, the Matseliso students burst into song which was followed by inspirational performances from both cultures before we were split into 2 groups. We were given the choice whether we wanted to learn to cook a traditional African meal or to experience singing together with the Matseliso choir. Being that we have never tried it cooked a traditional African meal before, we decided to have a go at the “bake off”.
When we arrived at the food tech rooms, we were greeted by the students, keen to teach us about the food in their culture. We each chose pairs and were put together with another pair from Matseliso and set off to work. In the given time period of 1 hour, we were set the task of making pap, sausages and chakalaka. First we made the chakalaka which is a recipe involving carrots, baked beans, chile, onion, pepper, oil, salt and pepper and curry powder mixed together with a spicy taste. Then we started on the pap, a rice-based recipe which simply constited of adding maize to boiling water. And finally, we had to cook sausages to add to the meal.
When we had finished cooking the teacher judged our dishes on how clean we had kept our cooking areas, presentation of the food and also the taste of the food. After she had tasted all the groups food she announced the winner which turned out to be mine and Emma's group. We were very happy and pleasantly surprised that we had managed to cook a traditional South African dish and even got compliments from teachers and students. Afterwards we all took our food to the rest of the group who had been singing whilst we were cooking and they also really liked the dish. Many of us are planning to make it when we get home as we liked it so much!
Emma & Sarah
When we arrived at the food tech rooms, we were greeted by the students, keen to teach us about the food in their culture. We each chose pairs and were put together with another pair from Matseliso and set off to work. In the given time period of 1 hour, we were set the task of making pap, sausages and chakalaka. First we made the chakalaka which is a recipe involving carrots, baked beans, chile, onion, pepper, oil, salt and pepper and curry powder mixed together with a spicy taste. Then we started on the pap, a rice-based recipe which simply constited of adding maize to boiling water. And finally, we had to cook sausages to add to the meal.
When we had finished cooking the teacher judged our dishes on how clean we had kept our cooking areas, presentation of the food and also the taste of the food. After she had tasted all the groups food she announced the winner which turned out to be mine and Emma's group. We were very happy and pleasantly surprised that we had managed to cook a traditional South African dish and even got compliments from teachers and students. Afterwards we all took our food to the rest of the group who had been singing whilst we were cooking and they also really liked the dish. Many of us are planning to make it when we get home as we liked it so much!
Emma & Sarah