Arrow Root with Seared Terere (Amaranth) By Chef Kiran Jethwa

Bringing chefs and science together, CGIAR and the Chefs’ Manifesto are kicking off CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi, Kenya with a lunch to remember.
Local chef Kiran Jethwa and his team at the Good Food Company have created a menu showcasing delicious, diverse, climate-resilient local foods. These recipes tell the story of crops and communities that are critical to food systems in Kenya and the wider African continent.

**Allergens: Could contain traces of nuts

Ingredients:

  • 10gms onion
  • 5gms garlic
  • 100gms terere/amaranth
  • 50gms arrow root peeled, cubed & boiled
  • 10gms oil
  • 2gms salt

Method:

  1. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.

  2. Add in the terere and cook down.

  3. Toss in the cooked arrow root and sear.

  4. Season and serve!

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