At the event, DJ Sbu hosted a Q&A discussion in which Chef Nti unpacked the inspiration behind the book and journey to completion, her favourite recipes and ingredients, as well as secret cooking tips.
Drawing inspiration from growing up in Soweto and her mom’s and gran’s cooking, Chef Nti realised that to talk to a new generation she had to reinvent these flavours in a fresh, innovative way while celebrating food that is proudly South African.
She wants all families to spend time together, to eat well, with variety, so her recipes deliver delicious snacks, quick meals and hearty stews as well as something special for celebrations.
DJ Sbu described how proud he was of her achievement after their discussion.
“It was so fantastic to see someone so proud of her roots mixing it in with her exploring the world and being proudly African. I loved her being honest about the journey she has taken, the ups and downs, her losses and being able to bounce back to success. Her experience teaches us about consistency and being relentless in not giving up on your dreams, following your passions and believing in yourself. To see her inspire the audience was amazing.”
Chef Nti’s My Modern African Kitchen is available at all major book stores.
