JUNE
#kitokokitchen's menu
menu
groundnut chicken (meat option)
a classic dish, chicken pieces in a velvety peanut sauce
groundnut stew (vegan option)
vegetables cooked down with peanut paste, onions, garlic & pepper
whole fried mackerel (fish option)
crisp fried fish marinated in garlic, ginger and thyme
nyemba red beans
Beans slow baked in the oven with tomatoes, Zambian style
seasonal greens
locally available green leaves and vegetables
pickled cucumber moons
cucumber in a sharp, sweet dressing
chipo salsa
onion, tomato and herb condiment, with slices of fiery green chillies
fragrant rice
coconut infused sticky white rice
// sides //
chicken wings
chicken wings, marinated in a sweet glaze and oven cooked
mikate dumplings
golden semi-sweet doughnut-like balls of joy
orange and almond cake
a dense sweet almond flour cake, with orange & lemon (gluten free)
MAY
#lolabcooks' menu:
calalloo soup
leafy green calalloo cooked down w/ coconut, celery & other veg
orange rice
a tomato and pepper based rice dish, Omolola's jollof
curry mutton
a fragrant curry with slow-cooked bone-in mutton (mild)
sweet potato pottage
a vegetable stew packed with aromatic spices (mild)
plantain
an African & Caribbean classic staple, simply fried in a sweet state
slaw
specially seasoned finely cut carrot, cabbage, green mango and other veg with a lime and sesame oil dressing
hot sauce
a condiment of scotch bonnet hot sauce
// sides //
mac cheese
a special take on classic macaroni cheese
sorrel and ginger cold press (500ml)
a hibiscus flower and ginger drink, with a dash of rum for flavour
pork ribs
sweet and savoury marinated ribs, slow-cooked
APRIL
genet & abeba's menu:
misir wat
a rich spicy red lentil sauce flavoured with berbere spice mix, garlic & ginger
key sir wat
toasted beetroot and potato
fasolia
green beans, onions & carrots w/ ginger & garlic
yeater kek alicha
a delicious mild split pea dish
ya'abesha gomen
braised spring greens with mild green chilli
shiro wot
a paste of chickpeas spiced w/ red pepper, garlic, ginger and white pepper
tikil gomen
a tasty mix of cabbage & carrot
doro wot (chicken)
a spicy, rich red chicken dish
yebigir alicha (lamb)
small cuts of lamb stewed w/ onions & finished w/ turmeric
injera
habesha fermented staple
JULY
honey & ed of #pestle&mortar's menu:
hunglay moo (pork)
slow cooked pork shoulder & belly with potato and shreds of ginger, with flavours of soy, tamarind, galangal, shrimp paste & turmeric and a special northern thai (Shan) paste.
hunglay pak (vegan)
sweet potato, potato & cauliflower cooked with a unique northern (Shan) thai paste, tamarind, soya sauce, galangal, turmeric & finely cut shreds of ginger
dam mak kuar
a spicy puree of smoky roast aubergine with shallots, garlic and charred green chilli
nam prik makasom
a fiery northern thai chilli paste with tomatoes & soy
& fish or tofu, for vegans
steamed veg
chinese leaves, pak choi and butternut squash, lightly steamed
jasmine rice
fluffy, slightly sticky jasmine rice
// sides //
gai yang (£4)
chicken wings with soy, coriander seed, garlic and white pepper
kao naew ma muang (£4)
divine sticky rice pudding cooked with coconut milk & served with sweet mango and edible flowers
lemongrass lemonade (£3 // 500ml)
a sweet lemonade made with a lemongrass steep & squeezed fresh lemons
AUGUST
sue's swahili menu:
pilau
delicately spiced basmati rice, with potatoes, onions & carrots finished in the oven
lamb stew (meat option)
tender slow-cooked stewed lamb, with onions, garlic, turmeric, ginger, black pepper and cumin
coconut fish (fish option)
chunks of filleted white fish, marinated, and then gently braised in a rich coconut sauce
vegetable in coconut (vegan option)
vegetables braised in a rich tasty coconut sauce
swahili beans
red kidney beans slow-cooked in tomatoes & a special blend of spices with a hint of green chilli
mchicha
nourishing seasonal greens cooked with onions, garlic & coconut milk
saladi
finely sliced cabbage and carrot, in a simple lime dressing
piri-piri
hot peppers blended to create a fiery hot sauce to add an optional extra kick of spice
SIDES
bhajia w/ relish (£3)
a favourite appetiser, blended pulses with onion & spices served with a tasty home-made relish
tamarind juice (£3 / 500ml)
a sweet red, citrus-like juice made from tamarind fruit
chapati (£3)
a timeless unleavened flatbread, with a hint of coconut flavour
akabanga (£4 // 100ml)
a famous chilli oil made in Rwanda but widely celebrated, which adds the flavour of scotch bonnet with the addition of just a drop.
SEPTEMBER
dan #rotirascal's trinidad & tobago menu:
dhal puri flatbread
a yellow tinted flatbread with turmeric and cumin spiced split peas
curry chicken
chicken braised in a rich charred demerara and curry base
coconut curry fish
chunks of white fish pan-fried and braised in a luxurious coconut curry sauce
curry mushrooms
closed cup mushrooms in an umami rich charred demerara and curry base
chickpea and potato
chickpea and potato stewed in an aromatic turmeric sauce
spinach in coconut
soft onions and nourishing spinach in a spiced coconut paste
cut cucumber
thin sliced cucumber for added crunch
mango & apple
finely sliced mango and apple, dressed simply in lemon and crushed black pepper, as a refreshing palate cleanser
chutney
a rich sticky chutney blend made with a base of mango
hot sauce
a fiery sweet blend of scotch bonnets for an optional extra zing
// sides //
plantain chips (£3)
green plantain sliced and made into delicious crunchy semi-sweet crisps/chips
peanut punch (£3)
a rich Caribbean peanut drink, made with condensed milk
OCTOBER
genet & abeba's ethiopian menu:
// Vegan option //
injera
habesha fermented staple
yeater kek alicha
a delicious mild split pea dish
misir wat
a rich spicy red lentil sauce flavoured with berbere spice mix, garlic & ginger
key sir wat
toasted beetroot and potato
shiro wot
a paste of chickpeas spiced w/ red pepper, garlic, ginger and white pepper
ya'abesha gomen
braised spring greens with mild green chilli
// Chicken option //
injera
habesha fermented staple
doro wot (chicken)
a spicy, rich red chicken dish served classically, with an egg
yeater kek alicha
a delicious mild split pea dish
ya'abesha gomen
braised spring greens with mild green chilli
shiro wot
a paste of chickpeas spiced w/ red pepper, garlic, ginger and white pepper
// Lamb option //
injera
habesha fermented staple
yebigir alicha (lamb)
small cuts of lamb stewed w/ onions & finished w/ turmeric
misir wat
a rich spicy red lentil sauce flavoured with berbere spice mix, garlic & ginger
shiro wot
a paste of chickpeas spiced w/ red pepper, garlic, ginger and white pepper
ya'abesha gomen
braised spring greens with mild green chilli
// vegan sides //
misir wat (£3)
a rich spicy red lentil sauce flavoured with berbere spice mix, garlic & ginger
key sir wat (£3)
toasted beetroot and potato
yeater kek alicha (£3)
a delicious mild split pea dish
fasolia (£3)
perfectly seasoned green beans and carrots
// meat sides //
yebigir alicha (lamb) £4
small cuts of lamb stewed w/ onions & finished w/ turmeric
doro wot (chicken) £4
a spicy, rich red chicken dish
NOVEMBER
#lolabcooks' Nigerian November menu:
groundnut soup
a smooth rich warming velvety soup made with ground peanuts & the delicate aroma of scotch bonnet pepper
red stew w/ guinea fowl (meat option)
a traditional Yoruba stew made with a base of blended peppers, hot peppé, tomatoes & onion cooked down and enriched with guinea fowl
red stew w/ black-eyed beans (vegan option)
a rich red stew (tomatoes, pepper & onions) with wholesome black-eyed beans
fried rice
fluffy basmati rice tossed with a mix of nourishing vegetables
efo
green leaves cooked down with special seasoning
coleslaw
specially seasoned finely cut carrot, cabbage & green apple w/ mayonnaise dressing, or herb & lime dressing for vegans
hot sauce: shito or chilli oil (v)
a fiery fish based hot sauce | chilli oil
// sides //
plantain (£3)
sweet golden plantain chunks
puff-puff (£2)
a light fluffy semi-sweet dumpling, eaten as a snack or as a great addition to the main meal
banana cake (£2)
moreish sweet cake made with very ripe bananas
ginger beer (£3 // 500ml)
a fiery uncarbonated ginger drink, with strong hints of aromatic clove, & lime.
DECEMBER
Hazar's Libyan December menu:
sharba
A traditional Libyan soup made from a tomato base with chickpeas and rice sized pieces of pasta, packed with fresh and dried herbs.
cous-cous
A typical Libyan technique of steaming couscous (durum wheat) over stew, infusing it with it’s flavour and with a touch of rosewater for added aroma.
lamb broth
a warming Libya dish, with large pieces of on the bone lamb slow-cooked with onions, potatoes, carrots and herbs and homemade dried herbs.
winter vegetable stew
large chunks of potato, carrot and squash cooked in a tomato base, with a special blend of homemade Libyan herbs and spices
grilled salad
slightly charred tomatoes, garlic, peppers and chillies, blended to create a spicy red chilli salad.
cucumber salad
A salsa like fresh salad, with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, dried mint and lemon
// sides //
kofte
Fantastic fried balls of minced beef flavoured with coriander and caraway and served with a sharp tomato relish
basbousa
A classic creamy semolina sweet
karkadeh
A sweet hibiscus infused drink, with mint and lemon
JANUARY '18
#pestle&mortar January menu
kanom jeen gang kiew wan jay (vegan)
tofu and a medley of vegetables (incl. peppers, thai aubergine, bamboo), cooked in a sumptuous green curry and coconut base. Mild.
kanom jeen nam ngiao (pork)
pork ribs and minced pork slow-cooked with tomatoes, chilli, shrimp paste and a distinctive blend of northern thai herbs and spices. Medium hot.
kanom jeen nam ya (fish)
a fiery thick paste of yellow curry with chunks of salmon and peanut paste. Hot.
rice noodles
thin rice noodles to immerse in the rich sauces
a medley of fresh vegetables
handfuls of refreshing vegetables to top the noodle soup and add crunch (green beans, finely sliced cabbage & beansprouts), aroma (thai basil or coriander) & flavour (lemon)
// sides //
chicken satay (£5)
chicken skewers served with a sweet peanut sauce
spring rolls (£4)
vegetables wrapped in a thin shell and fried with sweet chilli
kao naew ma muang (£4)
divine sticky rice pudding cooked with coconut milk & served with sweet mango and edible flowers
ALLERGENS
kanom jeen gang kiew wan jay (vegan): soy
kanom jeen nam ngiao (pork): shrimp, fish
kanom jeen nam ya (fish): shrimp, fish, peanuts
chicken satay: soy, peanuts
spring rolls: wheat, soy
FEBRUARY '18
#mozambique February menu
peri-peri chicken
chicken marinated in green chilli, lemon, spices & herbs and grilled. Mild/medium.
caril de feijão com amendoim (vegan option)
black-eyed beans cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic and peanut paste
caril de matapa
cassasva leaves cooked with onions, garlic and coconut
steamed rice
fluffy basmati rice
salad
a mix of fresh vegetables
hot sauce: piri piri (v)
a hot sauce with small green chillies
// sides //
caril de amendoim (£5)
chunks of chicken breast cooked in a thick sauce of ground peanuts
chamussas/samosa (£3)
deep fried triangle parcels filled with spiced vegetables
flan (creme caramel) (£3)
cold-set custard with orange rind
MARCH '18
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#srilankan March menu
chicken curry (meat option)
free-range chicken thighs cooked in tomatoes & coconut milk with lemongrass, cardamom, pandan leaf, chilli & fresh ground roasted sri lankan curry powder.
beetroot curry w/ toasted cashews (vegan option)
beetroot cooked in raw sri lankan curry powder with turmeric, cinnamon, chilli, cardamom and tomatoes.
coconut dal
chana dal cooked in coconut milk with pandan leaf & turmeric finished with a spiced onion & garlic tarka.
fragrant rice
basmati rice steamed with turmeric, lime leaves, cardamom & cinnamon.
aubergine moju
pickle with onions, tamarind & spices.
seasonal vegetables w/ panch phoran
seasonal vegetables lightly stir-fried in panch phoran, a spice blend made from 5 whole spice seeds – cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella & black mustard. Finished with fresh coriander, mint & a sweet chilli & lime dressing.
// sides //
black pork ribs (£5)
Short pork ribs, marinaded in black pepper curry paste and cooked long & slow.
stuffed godamba roti (£3.50)
Rotis filled with potatoes, leeks & peas and fried in parcels.
love cake (£3)
A sweet cake, heady with cardamom & rosewater and made with ground cashew nuts & semolina
ALLERGENS
chicken curry: mustard seeds
beetroot curry: mustard seeds, nuts
coconut dal: mustard seeds
seasonal veg in panch phoran: mustard seeds
stuffed godamba roti: mustard seeds, gluten
love cake: nuts, gluten, eggs, dairy
This month all our meat is free-range from Frank Richards & Sons butchers in Lewes.
APRIL '18
Genet & Abeba's Ethiopian menu for April
// Vegan option //
injera
a fermented staple made with rice (75%) & wheat (25%) flour
yeater kek alicha
a delicious mild split pea dish
misir wat
a rich spicy red lentil sauce flavoured with berbere spice mix, garlic & ginger
key sir wat
toasted beetroot and potato
shiro wot
a paste of chickpeas spiced w/ red pepper, garlic, ginger and white pepper
ya'abesha gomen
braised spring greens with mild green chilli
// Lamb option //
injera
a fermented staple made with rice (75%) & wheat (25%) flour
yebigir alicha (lamb)
small cuts of lamb stewed w/ onions & finished w/ turmeric
misir wat
a rich spicy red lentil sauce flavoured with berbere spice mix, garlic & ginger
shiro wot
a paste of chickpeas spiced w/ red pepper, garlic, ginger and white pepper
ya'abesha gomen
braised spring greens with mild green chilli
// sides //
fasolia (£3)
perfectly seasoned green beans and carrots
doro wot (chicken) £5
a spicy, rich red chicken dish, cooked with onions and berbere spice mix
MAY '18
dan #rotirascal's trinidad & tobago menu:
dhal puri flatbread (or basmati rice)
a yellow tinted flatbread with turmeric and cumin spiced split peas
with/
curry chicken
chicken braised in a rich charred demerara and curry base
or/
coconut curry fish
chunks of white fish pan-fried and braised in a luxurious coconut curry sauce
or/
curry mushrooms
closed cup mushrooms in an umami rich charred demerara and curry base
and/
chickpea and potato
chickpea and potato stewed in an aromatic turmeric sauce
spinach in coconut
soft onions and nourishing spinach in a spiced coconut paste
cut cucumber
thin sliced cucumber for added crunch
slaw
a cut cabbage salad with simple dressing
plantain
chunks of semi-sweet plantain, fried till golden
chutney
a rich sticky chutney blend made with a base of mango
hot sauce
a fiery sweet blend of scotch bonnets for an optional extra zing
// sides //
fried fish (£4)
fish goujons coated in a light batter and fried
paratha (£3)
a flatbread common to Trinidad and Tobage which also goes by the name 'buss up shut'
banana bread (£3)
sweet cake made with ripe bananas
JUNE '18
sue's #rwandan menu:
goat stew
a rich tomato-based stew of slow-cooked lean goat meat
or/
isombe w/ salt fish
cassava leaves - a highly nutritious green common
to central Africa - cooked with flakes of salt fish
or/
squash in groundnut sauce & curried greens
chunks of roasted squash finished in a velvety groundnut sauce
accompanied by a side of curried greens
with
red beans
red kidney beans slow-cooked in a simple classic tomato base
rice
basmati rice, simply steamed
salad
a fresh cut salad
sauce demitrie
the secret hot sauce - of a base of scotch bonnets - named after aunt Demitrie
// sides //
pork brochette (£5)
beautifully seasoned skewers of pork, with chunks of veg for added moisture, and a groundnut sauce dip
sweet potato wedges (£3)
thick cut chunks of white fleshed sweet potato, oven-roasted
JULY '18
fayaz's east african gujurati menu:
coconut curry chicken
free-range chicken thighs in garlic, ginger and coconut
sauce
or/
slow cooked lamb (kalyo)
delicious slow-cooked lamb curry dish. Garnished with fresh chillies,
lemon and coriander.
or/
aubergine & potato curry (mchuzi wa biringani)
Slow-roasted baby aubergines and potato dry curry. A favourite
amongst Swahili people on the coast of Eastern Africa. Vegan.
with
cumin rice | or kichiri (w/ vegan option)
fluffy steamed basmati rice flavoured with cumin OR | kichiri - rice and lentil mash
pickled carrots
finely grated carrots in a sweet spiced pickling sauce
kachumbari
delicately seasoned chopped tomatoes, onion & herbs
raita
a simple yoghurt based side dish
// sides //
jeeru's hot chicken wings (£5)
Five free-range chicken wings coated in hot and
sour sauce, fresh coriander and crispy cumin seeds – the
word jeeru means cumin and was the nickname given to Fayaz's mother.
vegetable samosas (£4)
Pea, carrot and potato filling wrapped in crispy filo pastry, Served with homemade tamarind sauce, slice of lemon. At home we always pierce the samosa
and fill it with lemon juice.
chapati (£1.50)
A simple tasty unleavened flatbread, that complements any meal!
AUGUST '18
chu chu burmese kitchen menu:
pork curry
slow-cooked pork in a mix of spices and garlic and ginger
or/
coconut fish moli curry
white fish cooked in a fragrant mix of herbs, spices and tomatoes
or/
aloo hin - potato & cauliflower
An aromatic curry with potatoes and cauliflower cooked in a blended paste of fragrant spices. Vegan.
with
tea leaf salad
A Burmese classic. Cabbage, lettuce, and pickled tea leaves, topped with nuts, crispy onions and garlic, coriander, fresh chillies and an aromatic dressing with fish sauce, garlic and lime juice. Vegan option available.
rice
Fragrant steamed rice
tomato, cucumber & red onion
A lightly dressed refreshing salad
assorted toppings
a assortment of toppings - including balachaung (chilli shrimp fry) or chilli flakes (vegan), lime pickle & crispy noodles - traditionally offered with a Burmese meal
// sides //
chicken skewer (£5)
chunks of chicken grilled and served with a special dip
split pea fritters (£3.50)
Deep-fried quenelles of split peas balls, served with two special sauces
red lentil dhal (£4)
Comforting dhal of red lentils cooked with a tasty mix of spices
SEPTEMBER '18
#sevensistersspices september menu:
devilled beef
twice-cooked beef mixed with onions and other veg in a mix of delicate spices to make a delectable ‘dry’ curry
or/
pumpkin curry
roasted pumpkin mixed with spices and finished in an aromatic curry sauce
with/
yellow fragrant rice
basmati rice steamed with turmeric & lime leaves.
kale & coconut mallum
seasonal greens cooked lightly in a spice mix
tomato curry
a fantastically simple curry of fresh and cooked tomatoes melded with coconut milk and spices
sugar sambul
a sweet chutney of onions with an assortment of spices and sugar
// sides //
curried chicken wings
wings long marinated and cooked with a flavoursome spicy sauce
potato mustard curry with roasted cauliflower
potatoes with mustard seed, cumin and topped with roasted florets of cauliflower
love cake
a sweet cake, heady with cardamom & rosewater and made with ground cashew nuts & semolina
NOVEMBER '18
#belas mexican november menu:
chicken tinga
poached chicken cooked with the smoky flavour of chipotle, shredded and served in a tasty sauce
or/
calabaza stew
a variety of squash chopped small & cooked in vegetable stock, onions & herbs
with/
arroz
aromatic rice with potato & carrot cooked in rich stock
tortillas
cornbread shaped in a traditional press and cooked rapidly over a hot pan
frijoles
simply & deliciously seasoned organic black kidney beans
pico de gallo (salsa/salad)
finely chopped radishes, onions, tomatoes & herbs with fiery green chillies
sour cream
// sides //
guacamole (£1.50)
sumptuous avocado guacamole with a touch of chilli
quesadillas (£3.50)
crunchy fried corn tortillas filled with cheese
horchata (£3)
a moreish drink made from rice and sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon & vanilla
arroz con leche (£3.50)
a sweet sticky rice pudding with evaporated milk and cinnamon
DECEMBER '18
#carolinecraigs provencale december menu:
La Daube (beef option)
a slow-cooked beef stew with levantine notes cooked with a special blend of wine, orange zest and aromatics
OR/
Mediterranean Tagine (vegan option)
a slow-cooked tagine with cauliflower, courgette & preserved lemons
WITH/
Poichichade
a subtly spiced chickpea and vegetable mash
Green beans à la Provençale
simply cooked green beans finished in olive oil, garlic and fine seasoning
Tartines w/ tapenade & aubergine Caviar
bitesize toasted baguette served with chopped olive tapenade and smoky aubergine & sesame dip
// sides //
Autumn rabbit stew (£5)
a delicious slow-cooked rabbit stew with olives & lardons (pork)
Tomates Provençales (£3)
lightly charred grilled tomatoes seasoned with basil and virgin olive oil
Orange & Almond cake (£3.50)
a delicious moist cake with almond flour, oranges and lemon
JANUARY '19
peri-peri chicken (mild)
long-marinated & grilled chicken in a mild peri-peri blend. Perfect hot or cold.
OR/
falafel
pulses blended and mixed with veg & deep-fried (vegan)
WITH/
paratha / steamed rice (gf)
a delicious flaky layered flatbread, perfect for tearing and dipping or for wrapping things and eating
greens
spring greens simply seasoned and cooked down with onions & stock
pickled vegetables
winter vegetables in a light pickle
three sauces
hot sauce - a special fiery hot scotch bonnet peppers blend
yoghurt dip - a sweet yoghurt & mint sauce
groundnut sauce - a thick velvety warming sauce
// sides //
wings (£5)
wings cooked in a sweet and sticky marinade
masala chips (£3)
potato chips covered in a mild tomatoey masala sauce, a Kenyan classic
patties (£1.50)
mixed vegetable flaky Caribbean patties with a little chilli flavour
paratha bread (£2)
a layered flaky bread
FEBRUARY '19
// mediha's turkish menu //
karniyarik (meat)
whole aubergine roasted & filled with onions, peppers, and herbs, mild spices, beef mince, finished in tomato sauce.
OR/
karniyarik (vegan)
whole aubergine filled with onions, peppers and herbs, mild spices and assorted vegetables, finished in tomato sauce.
WITH/
bulgur pilav
cracked wheat with green peppers and tomatoes
fasulye piyazi
a chunky salad of white beans, tomatoes, onions and green peppers with lemon and olive oil dressing.
acili ezme
a medium hot pepper mash, of red onion, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, red peppers, chopped fine with spices
// sides //
sigara boregi (£4)
cigar shaped filo pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley
humus with village bread (£3)
a homemade simple leavened bread served with humus (chickpeas, garlic and tahini). Nb. contains sesame
revani (£3.50)
lush traditional sponge cake soaked in syrup & served with whipped cream
MARCH '19
#sevensistersspices Balinese inspired menu
babi kejap
Slow-cooked pork kejap, made with a liquor of Asian stock, kejap manis (sweetened soya sauce), ginger, garlic, tamarind & finished with crisp fried shallots & red chilli.
OR//
jackfruit kejap (or substitute aubergine side)
Jackfruit kejap, made with a liquor of Asian stock, kejap manis (sweetened soya sauce), ginger, garlic, tamarind & finished with crisp fried shallots & red chilli.
contains soya sauce (with gluten)
WITH //
fragrant coconut rice
basmati rice cooked in coconut milk with turmeric & lime leaf
sambal matah
a raw sambal of red onion, lime leaf, lemongrass, red chilli, toasted red miso paste & lime juice
contains soya
shredded cabbage salad
red & white cabbage, finely shredded & lightly steamed, dressed with cashew, sesame, coriander & coconut dressing
contains nuts
// sides //
cauliflower or chicken satay
cauliflower or chicken marinated in lime, garlic & ginger before being roasted. Served with a creamy peanut & coconut milk Satay Sauce
contains peanuts
aubergine with tomatoes, tamarind & lime leaves
A delicious vegan curry. Ingredients list says it all...
banana fritters with date caramel & toasted coconut
fried in a crisp rice flour batter these banana fritters come with a Vanilla & Cinnamon flavoured Date Caramel & a sprinkling of toasted coconut
contains dairy & eggs
#mamaawas Cameroonian menu
red beans (with plantain)
A sumptuous bean dish. Red kidney beans cooked in a rich onion base, and thick tomato sauce, with herbs and seasoning.
OR//
meat (beef) stew (or substitute for poulet DG)
A long-cooked beef stew with onions, garlic and tomatoes cooked down to create a thick velvety tomato sauce
WITH //
jollof rice
A classic regional classic. Golden rice steamed with veg, peppers & tomatoes to create a vibrant orangey red tone.
smoky spinach
nutritious smoky flavoured spinach
stewed cabbage
stewed cabbage dish, cooked with a mix of herbs and spices
// sides //
poulet DG
Chicken for the 'Director General'. A hearty dish of pieces of hen cooked with plantain & other veg.
plantain
golden fried plantain
donuts w. custard
light airy donuts, with a hint of orange, served with custard
button mushrooms (w/es of 12 & 19 April)
button mushrooms perfectly seasoned, cooked with herbs
#chuchu burmese menu
chicken sebian (or substitute for a meat or fish side)
a medium hot rich chicken curry with boneless thighs with a traditional base of turmeric, garlic, ginger & chilli
OR//
tofu curry
a mild traditional Burmese tomato & tofu curry, made using Fu Fighters Brighton made tohu (Burmese tofu made with chickpeas) - free from soy, dairy & gluten.
WITH //
hincho
A humble vegetarian broth, that can be poured over rice and other mains or sipped as a side soup/drink
green tomato salad
a fresh green tomatoes mix with a sharp dressing & crushed peanuts
assorted toppings
a assortment of toppings - including balachaung (chilli shrimp fry) or chilli flakes (vegan), lime pickle, traditionally offered with a Burmese meal
rice
simply steamed rice
// sides //
chapati (£1.50)
A simple flatbread, a perfect accompaniment to the meal
spicy papaya salad (£3.50)
papaya finely sliced & topped with chilli & herbs
fish cake & dip (£4)
classic Burmese fishcakes
marinated lamb & dip (£5)
lamb skewers with a tamarind & chilli dip
#sudanese menu
lamb stew
slow-cooked lamb stew
OR//
crumbly cheese salad with peanut dressing
a mix of fresh salad with grilled & roasted seasonal vegetables (such as broad beans & courgette) from Barcombe Nurseries topped with a feta like crumbly cheese
WITH //
ful medames
cooked fava beans topped with cumin, tomato, fine onion and boiled egg
beetroot salad
cooked beetroot, with a light vinegar dressing topped with spring onions
carrot salad
carrots, tomato, parsley, green olives, onion with a lemon and olive oil dressing
houmous
chickpea paste with tahini (sesame), lemon & garlic
bread (aish)
freshly daily baked pita bread (with & under the master guidance of Robin Van Creveld)
hot sauce
a green chilli and oil dip
// sides //
crema caramela (£3)
a vanilla creme caramel made with egg and whole milk
fasolia (£3)
green beans in a spiced tomato sauce
spiced chicken leg & thighs (£5)
chicken marinated in a tasty spice mix
karkaday (£2)
a sweet hibiscus flower infusion
#barcombenurseries menu
porotos granados (vegan or beef option)
a smoky & spicy slow cooked stew based around the ‘three sisters’ of summer produce. Sweetcorn, Squash and Beans.
With chunks of beef or smoked tofu & beans.
WITH //
cornbread (vegetarian)
a light enriched cornbread, made with polenta and fresh roasted corn from the farm. (vegetarian, not vegan, not gluten free. GF cornbread is available. Vegan orders come with flatbread)
tomato salad (with basil & lime dressing)
A variety of Barcombe Nurseries finest seasonal Tomatoes with a zingy basil and lime dressing.
summer green leaves
a mix of seasonal summer salad leaves from the farm with a fresh olive oil and lemon dressing
green & purple french beans
French beans dressed with miso, garlic and lemon dressing
hot sauce
a chilli dip
// sides //
smoky courgette dip & pitta bread (£4)
a smoky courgette, lime and mint dip with a seeded sourdough pitta breads
croquetas with romesco sauce (£4)
deep fried Spanish style croquettes made with spring onions, béchamel and organic sheeps cheese served with romesco sauce: roasted red pepper and almond sauce
fig leaf pannacotta with seasonal roasted fruit (£3.50)
pannacotta infused with fragrant fig leaves from the farm. Served with lightly spiced and roasted fruit. Made with gelatine (not vegetarian!)
#srilankan September menu
chicken curry (meat option)
free-range chicken thighs cooked in tomatoes & coconut milk with lemongrass, cardamom, pandan leaf, chilli & fresh ground roasted sri lankan curry powder.
beetroot curry w/ toasted cashews (vegan option)
beetroot cooked in raw sri lankan curry powder with turmeric, cinnamon, chilli, cardamom and tomatoes.
coconut dal
chana dal cooked in coconut milk with pandan leaf & turmeric finished with a spiced onion & garlic tarka.
fragrant rice
basmati rice steamed with turmeric, lime leaves, cardamom & cinnamon.
aubergine moju
pickle with onions, tamarind & spices.
kale & coconut mallam
seasonal greens cooked lightly in a spice mix
// sides //
black pork ribs (£5)
Short pork ribs, marinaded in black pepper curry paste and cooked long & slow.
stuffed godamba roti (£3.50)
Rotis filled with potatoes, leeks & peas and fried in parcels.
potato mustard curry (£3.50)
Potatoes in a light spiced coconut base with mustard seeds
love cake (£3)
A sweet cake, heady with cardamom & rosewater and made with ground cashew nuts & semolina
ALLERGENS
chicken curry: mustard seeds
beetroot curry: mustard seeds, nuts
coconut dal: mustard seeds
seasonal veg in panch phoran: mustard seeds
stuffed godamba roti: mustard seeds, gluten
love cake: nuts, gluten, eggs, dairy
This month all our meat is free-range from Frank Richards & Sons butchers in Lewes.
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#turkish October menu
homestyle chicken döner (meat option)
fine cuts of chicken, immersed in a sumptuous overnight marinade, tightly layered and roasted
OR
nohut / patates & mantar sote (vegan option)
chickpeas in tomato sauce / mushrooms, potatoes and veg sauteed in garlic
WITH
ezo gelin soup
a comforting red lentil soup
pita bread / rice pilaf (gf)
freshly baked pita bread with a blend of wholemeal and white flour / spiced rice with blackcurrants & pine kernels & nuts
coban salata
a typical Turkish salad: tomatoes, cucumber, green Turkish peppers, red onion & parsley
cacik
refreshing yoghurt & garlic
acili sauce
a finely ground spicy sauce of tomato, Turkish pepper, chillies & onion
// sides //
köfte (£5)
small patties of minced lamb & beef with onions and spices
mucver (£3.50)
light courgette fritters
sigara borek (£4)
cheese & herb filled pastries wrapped in a cigar shape
revani (£3)
a delicious moist sponge, soaked in syrup with hints of floral aromas
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#cameroonian November 2019 menu
lamb stew (meat option)
a classic Cameroonian red stew, with chunks of lamb cooked in an onion, tomato and pepper base with a rich & rewarding flavour
OR
mushrooms (vegan option available) AND kidney beans (vegan)
mushrooms & other veg cooked in coconut oil & finished with creme fraiche / A sumptuous bean dish // Red kidney beans cooked in a rich onion base, and thick tomato sauce, with herbs and seasoning.
WITH
white headed cabbage stew
stewed cabbage dish, cooked with a mix of herbs and spices
smoky spinach
nutritious smoky flavoured spinach
white rice & plantain
steamed white rice with a couple of slices of plantain on top
hot peppé sauce
homemade hot sauce
// sides //
ndolé (£5)
classic Cameroonian bitter leaf and peanut stew with beef and smoked fish
chicken/boiler hen stew (£5)
boiler hens (less meaty, more flavoursome) cooked in a delicious green sauce
banana bread (£3)
slice of delicious sweet banana bread
plantain (£2.50)
golden fried plantain
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#groundnut December 2019 menu
groundnut stew (chicken or vegan) (MILD)
A smooth & indulgent blend of roasted peanut paste with a base of soft onions, tomato paste and the subtle flavour of scotch bonnet pepper. Served over roasted seasonal organic vegetables from Barcombe Nurseries or with chicken thighs. A classic.
WITH
long-grain rice & plantain
steamed white rice with a couple of slices of plantain on top
greens
spring greens cooked till just soft, mixed simply with onions
beetroot slaw
fresh beetroot dish with carrot and herbs
hot sauce
homemade hot sauce
// sides //
sticky pork ribs (£5)
short pork ribs cooked with
green plantain crisps & dip (£4)
deep fried green plantain chips with a fresh herb dip
creme caramel (£3.50)
creme caramel made with a sprinkling of orange peel in the caramel
For a full allergen list please get in touch!
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#kenyan January 2020 menu
chicken stew
A traditional chicken stew with onions, tomatoes, carrots, garlic and coriander and a touch of chilli, with a special Kenyan spice blend
OR
ndengu & samosa
ndengu (greengrams) with onions, tomatoes, coriander & garlic and a hint of chilli. And a handcrafted samosa to accompany it (samosa contains gluten).
WITH
pilau
vegetable laden classic flavoured rice
chapati
handcrafted freshly cooked unleavened flatbread. Contains gluten.
sukuma wiki
finely shredded cooked greens
kachumbari
a fiery salad with thick cuts of onion, tomato, coriander & green chilli
// sides //
dry fry mbuzi (£6)
bone-in goat meat in a dry sauce, with onions, tomato, garlic & chilli. Contains soy.
samosa (£3.50)
Handcrafted samosas (2) with a spiced filling. Contains gluten.
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
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#southasian February 2020 menu
kofta curry
spiced beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce.
Or substitute chicken wings as main meat.
OR
bhagara baigan
aubergines in a peanut & sesame sauce. Contains sesame & nuts.
WITH
coconut dal
yellow split peas in coconut milk with pandan leaf, turmeric & finished with a tarka of onions & spices
chaat salad
chickpeas fried in spices & coconut with chopped tomato, cucumber and pickled red onion
lemon rice
fragrant basmati rice with lemon aroma
mango chutney
a sweet mango based chutney
// sides //
tandoori chicken wings (£5)
chicken wings marinaded and baked at high heat
tandoori pumpkin pieces (£4)
pumpkin roasted at high heat with a tasty marinade
saag aloo (£3.50)
potatoes fried in spices with spinach
pears poached in saffron & cardomom (£3.50)
poached pears with a sprinkling of seven sisters' spices pistachio dukkah
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
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#caribbean March 2020 menu
jerk chicken (or substitute curry beef)
grilled seasoned boneless chicken thighs, served in a mild-medium spicy sauce/gravy
OR
pirara [vegan]
An aromatic split pea curry with carrots, sweet potato, spinach and other vegetables. Vegan.
WITH
rice & peas (with slices of plantain)
Rice laced with gungo peas & cooked with herbs & spices. Served with a few slices of fried plantain atop.
coleslaw
finely shredded carrot & cabbage in a mayonnaise dressing (vegan mayo option available)
hot sauce
homemade sweet fiery hot sauce
salad
salad leaves with French dressing
// sides //
mac cheese (£4)
macaroni in a rich creamy cheese sauce
spicy chickpea curry (£4)
chickpeas & black beans cooking in a tomato and coconut curry base, with fresh chillli. Hot. Vegan.
guyanese curry beef (£5)
heavily spiced slow-cooked curry beef
caribbean bun w. brandy cream (£3.50)
a sweet rum soaked cake, rich with ginger, cinnamon & raisins, served with whipped brandy cream
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
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#groundnut April 2020 menu
peri-peri chicken (or substitute pork ribs)
long marinated peri-peri chicken legs grilled at high heat
OR
chickpea & aubergine in coconut [vegan]
a aromatic chickpea and aubergine curry with a coconut base. With half a roasted plantain ontop. Vegan.
WITH
pitta bread (or rice - gf)
lovingly baked Mamoosh pitta breads, made using traditional techniques. Contains gluten.
greens
spring greens cooked rapidly and lightly seasoned
carrot salad
finely grated carrot with seeds. Contains nuts & seeds.
yoghurt dip
aromatic lightly seasoned yoghurt dip
hot sauce
homemade hot sauce
// sides //
pork ribs in sticky scotch bonnet sauce (£5)
short ribs slow cooked in a sticky spicy sauce. Contains soy.
masala chips (£3.00)
chips in light tomato sauce
orange almond (£3.50)
sweet moist orange almond cake. Contains ground almonds & eggs.
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
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#limetree May 2020 menu
chicken muligatawny (or substitute koftes)
thighs cooked in a curry blend of lentils, carrot & apple, classic muligatawny flavours. Contains some gluten & mustard & celery.
OR
uncle noel's veg curry [vegan]
a distinguished family favourite, a panch phoram spiced vegetable curry with green beans, potato and broccoli
WITH
coconut rice
fragrant yellow coconut rice
kachumbar
freshly cut cucumber, tomato, coriander and green chilli
dahl
well-seasoned lentils. Contains mustard seed.
hot sauce
a home special hot sauce
// sides //
kofte curry (£5)
minced spiced lamb balls. Contains mustard.
brinjal (£3.50)
zesty roasted aubergine. Contains mustard & celery.
aloo bharta (£3.50)
mashed potato with onion, lemon and green chilli
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
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#medihaturkish June 2020 menu
tavuk doner kebap (or substitute koftes)
homestyle chicken doner kebab, made with superbly seasoned pressed long-marinated chicken thighs.
OR
chickpeas in tomato & fried cauliflower [veg]
chickpeas in tomato sauce topped with lightly battered seasoned deep fried cauliflower. Cauliflower dish contains egg & yoghurt [vegan alternative available].
WITH
pita bread / rice pilav (gf alternative)
lovingly made Mamoosh pitta bread / rice pilav with pine nuts, blackcurrants & all spice
coban salad
freshly cut tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, pepper & herbs
cacik
yoghurt & cucumber dip with garlic. Contains dairy.
acili ezme
hot pepper mash, with onion, chilli, peppers, garlic, herbs and spices
// sides //
firanda kofte & patates (£5)
deep fried potatoes & koftes covered in tomato sauce and finished in oven. Contains gluten (breadcrumbs).
sigara borek (£4)
cigar shaped cheese parcels - turkish white cheese with herbs and spices wrapped in yufka filo.
Contains gluten & dairy.
beetroot humus (£3) with a pita
chickpea & beetroot mash with tahini, garlic, lemon, chilli and olive oil. Contains sesame.
revani (£3)
traditional sponge cake soaked in syrup served with whipped cream. Contains dairy & eggs & gluten
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
#july2020 genet's ethiopian menu:
yebigir alicha (lamb)
small cuts of lamb stewed w/ onions & finished w/ turmeric.
Or substitute doro wat (chicken)
OR
shiro & keysir wat
green beans and carrots & toasted beetroot and potato
WITH
injera
habesha fermented staple
yeater kek alicha
a delicious mild split pea dish
misir wat
a rich spicy red lentil sauce flavoured with berbere spice mix, garlic & ginger
fasolia
perfectly seasoned green beans and carrots
ya'abesha gomen
braised spring greens with seasoning
SIDES
doro wot (chicken) £5
a spicy, rich red chicken dish served classically, with an egg
key sir wat £3
toasted beetroot and potato
shiro wot £3
a paste of chickpeas spiced w/ red pepper, garlic, ginger and white pepper
#october2020 mama awah's cameroonian menu:
red beef stew
a rich red stew w/ tender chunks of slow-cooked beef with pepper, celery and carrots. Or replace with spicy chicken.
OR
vegetables
sauteed button mushrooms & veg w/ creme fraiche (dairy /vegan option available)
cabbage cooked with tomatoes & seasoning. Contains celery.
topped with plantain
WITH
steamed rice
white rice
beans
red kidney beans cooked in a rich tomato & onion base
smoky spinach
sauteed spinach with sublime seasoning
hot peppé sauce
blended chillies, spices, onion & garlic
SIDES
spicy chicken £5
spicy chicken cooked in a halogen oven
donuts w. custard £3.5
semi-sweet dumpling like light airy donuts served with custard. Contain gluten & dairy.
plantain £2.50
golden fried plantain
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a any specific concerns please get in touch!
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#kenyan November 2020 menu
chep's chicken curry
A traditional chicken stew with onions, tomatoes, carrots, garlic and coriander and a touch of chilli, with a special Kenyan spice blend
OR
ndengu & mayai
ndengu (greengrams) with onions, tomatoes, coriander & garlic and a hint of chilli. And a hard-boiled egg or roast sweet potato (vegan option).
WITH
rice
steamed basmati rice
chapati
handcrafted freshly cooked unleavened flatbread. Contains gluten.
sukuma wiki
finely shredded cooked greens
kachumbari
a fiery salad with thick cuts of onion, tomato, coriander & green chilli
// sides //
dry fry mbuzi (£6)
bone-in goat meat in a dry sauce, with onions, tomato, garlic & chilli. Contains soy.
mandazi (£3.50)
freshly fried semi-sweet cut dough . Contains gluten.
samosas (£4)
two handcrafted samosas (vegan). Contains gluten.
beak brewery beer
a promotional deal that nets you 10% off your order through the Feature Kitchen & 10% off beer from the Beak Brewery. Receive a code via email when you order here to use at the Beak Brewery. Everything is delivered together on Friday or Saturday night!
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
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#collaboration December 2020 menu
paneer & cauliflower tandoori skewers
paneer & cauliflower marinaded in yoghurt and spices and char roasted
OR
tandoori chicken
chicken legs brined and long marinaded before being char roasted
WITH
bread / rice
fluffy mamoosh bread or coconut rice
vegetable curry
A recipe of Alex's Uncle Noel. A classic vegetable curry. Contains mustard.
light pickled salad
grated carrots, and pickled cucumber ribbons
sauces: green chutney / raita / hot sauce
green: a vibrant green chilli, mint, garlic and lime relish
raita: a refreshing yoghurt & cucumber dish
hot sauce: coconut, green chilli, garlic, onion & lime
// sides //
scotch bonnet ribs (£5)
short pork ribs slow-cooked in a rich dark sweet scotch bonnet sauce. With soy.
vindaloo wings (£5)
chicken wings marinated in a classic Goan mix
dal (£3.50)
a red split lentil dal
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
#jan2021 jacob's menu
groundnut stew w/ lamb
a rich velvety peanut stew with lamb & potatoes. Or substitute with peri-peri chicken.
OR
groundnut stew w/ vegetables
a rich velvety peanut stew with mixed vegetables & potatoes & peanut topping.
WITH
rice w/ plantain
steamed basmati rice topped with slices of plantain
greens
finely chopped and seasoned greens
roasted beetroot & carrot salad
roasted and sharply dressed, with herbs
hot sauce
scotch bonnet based hot sauce
SIDES
peri peri chicken £5
char-roasted chicken thighs in peri-peri sauce
red cabbage coconut curry £3.50
red cabbage cooked in a curry sauce with coconut
lentils w/ sweet potato & fresh turmeric £3.50
heady fresh turmeric laced red lentils with sweet potato chunks
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#medihaturkish June 2020 menu
tavuk doner kebap (or substitute koftes)
homestyle chicken doner kebab, made with superbly seasoned pressed long-marinated chicken thighs.
OR
ispanakli ve beyaz peynirli borek
& chickpeas in tomato sauce
spinach and cheese filo borek with an accompaniment of chickpeas in tomato sauce. Vegan feta cheese is used in vegan option. Vegetarian borek contains egg & dairy & both are topped with nigella & sesame seeds [seed free alternative available]
WITH
bulgur pilav or rice pilav
bulgur pillar (wheat) with tomatoes & vegetables or rice pilav
kis salatasi
Winter salad. Finely cut red cabbage, beetroot, turnip and carrots with spring onion, parsley, liberally dressed in lemon and olive oil.
cacik
yoghurt & cucumber dip with garlic. Contains dairy.
acili ezme
hot pepper mash, with onion, chilli, peppers, garlic, herbs and spices
// sides //
firanda kofte & patates (£5)
deep fried potatoes & koftes covered in tomato sauce and finished in oven. Contains gluten (breadcrumbs).
ezo gelin corbasi & pita bread (£4)
a seasonal lentil soup served with Mamoosh pita bread (contains gluten).
baklava (£3)
traditional filo pastry soaked in butter & served with walnuts.
Contains nuts, dairy, eggs & gluten
pita bread (£1.75)
2 x Mamoosh pita bread
Contains gluten.
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
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March 2021 Czech menu
Kuře na paprice s houskovým knedlíkem
(chicken on paprika)
slow-cooked chicken pieces in a rich red paprika & sour cream sauce, served with knedliky - bread dumplings. Contains dairy.
OR
Houbová omáčka s restovanými liškami a houskovým knedlíkem
(mushroom sauce)
mushrooms in a deep sauce and topped with glazed mixed mushrooms served with knedliky - bread dumplings. Contains gluten & dairy.
WITH
Česnečka
(garlic soup)
garlic & vegetable infused broth (veg option)
garlic & vegetables in smoked pork broth (meat option)
AND
Obložený chlebíček
(garnished sandwiches)
assemble your own traditional chlebíček 'open sandwiches': classic Czech appetisers, slices of baguettes to load with:
potato salad
roasted peppers
gherkins
Czech salami & Holmansbridge ham (meat option)
Mayfield cheese & hard-boiled egg (veg option)
// sides //
Uzené vepřové koleno s chlebem, hořčicí, křenem a kozími rohy (£7.5)
(smoked pork knuckle)
smoked ham with sourdough rye bread, mustard, horseradish sauce, pickled pepperoni peppers & organic Organergy sauerkraut.
Bramboráček se kysaným zelím a červenou řepou (£4)
(potato rosti)
potato cakes with pickled beetroot, dill sour cream & organic Organergy sauerkraut. Contains gluten & dairy.
Šišky s mákem (£3)
(sweet dumplings)
potato dumplings covered in melted butter and tossed with ground poppy seeds & sugar. Contains dairy.
Jar of Sauerkraut (£5.50)
Organergy jars of long fermented cabbage, leek, carrot, onion & salt. All vegetables are produced at Tablehurst Farm and are 100% biodynamic.
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
#april2021 genet's ethiopian menu
yebigir alicha (lamb)
small cuts of lamb stewed w/ onions & finished w/ turmeric.
Or substitute doro wat (chicken), indicate in notes when ordering.
OR
shiro & yeater kek alicha
a spice chickpea paste, & a mild split pea dish
WITH
injera
habesha fermented staple. Contains gluten.
misir wat
a rich spicy red lentil sauce flavoured with berbere spice mix, garlic & ginger
tikil gomen
cabbage and carrots
ya'abesha gomen
braised spring greens with seasoning
SIDES
doro wot (chicken) £5
a spicy, rich red chicken dish served classically, with an egg
yeater kek alicha £3.50
a delicious mild split pea dish
fasolia £3.50
a tasty mix of green beans and carrots
#may2021 Manal's Syrian menu
molokhia (chicken) w/ sella rice
chicken legs cooked with deep green molokhia leaves (jute mallow)and herbs and spices
OR
mousaca (veg/vegan) w/ sella rice
Syrian style mousaca layered vegetables including potato, peppers, tomatoes and aubergines and herbs baked with a rich garlic & tomato sauce
WITH
fattoush
fresh cut vegetables with a lemon olive oil dressing and topped with toasted flatbreads.
AND MEZE
houmous
the classic chickpea and tahini dip. Contains sesame.
muhummra
a red pepper, chilli, and walnut paste dip. Contains walnuts & sesame & gluten.
mutabal
a deep aubergine dip with yoghurt and tahini. Contains dairy and sesame. Dairy free alternative available.
flatbread
a simple thin bread. Contains gluten.
SIDES
kibbeh £5
A moreish hand-rolled bulgur wheat, lamb & beef snack. Contains walnuts & gluten.
lentil soup £3
a simple tasty thin lentil soup
knafeh £3.50
a sweet shredded filo pastry. Contains dairy, wheat and nuts.
#june2021 Southern African menu
curry fish w/ steamed rice
Cape Malay market fish & prawns curry with flavours of coconut, spices and tomatoes. Or substitute peri-peri chicken for fish.
OR
curry vegetables w/ steamed rice
chickpeas, butternut & other vegetables cooked in a rich tomato and coconut base with coriander. Topped with cashews (nuts). Vegan.
WITH
greens & potatoes
braised spring greens and potatoes with lemon & fresh green chilli
chakalaka
a spiced vegetable and bean relish
tomato salad
freshly cut summer tomatoes with a light dressing
green chilli oil
green chillies and garlic lightly fried in oil and cooled
SIDES
peri-peri chicken £5
marinated and grilled chicken pieces on the bone
peri-peri sweetcorn £3.50
peri-peri sweetcorn finished on the barbecue
boerewors £6
beef & pork sausage from an in-house recipe, served with a monkey gland sauce, a rich chutney
fridge pudding £3
passion fruit flavoured biscuit and condensed milk pudding
#september2021 Japanese menu
udon noodles
handcrafted udon noodles made from wheat & tapioca. Contains gluten.
dashi
a deep umami broth made from a base of dried fish, soy or kombu & roasted soybeans (vegan)
assorted toppings
spring onion/ginger/sesame/shichimi (chilli spice mixture)
pickles
sweet sour pickled daikon & carrot
WITH
abura-age (vegan)
glazed juicy thin slices of twice-fried soybean curd
OR
beef belly
tender finely sliced beef belly in a sweet onion, mirin and soy base
SIDES
nasu with ponzu, ginger & shiso £4
Namayasai farm sourced deep-fried Japanese aubergine (nasu) grown locally at Namayasai farm, with citrus based sweet soy sauce ponzu and ginger, topped with fresh shiso herb
mizuna & daikon salad w/ yuzu dressing £4
sourced fresh mustardy green leaf (mizuna) and daikon grown locally at Namayasai farm, served with a sharp yuzu dressing.
teriyaki chicken skewers £5
chopped chicken thighs marinated in a soy-based sauce and pan-fried, served with sweet sour carrot & daikon pickles
#august2021 Brazilian menu
moqueca w/ fish & prawns OR chicken
a fish stew with tomatoes, peppers, herbs, lime, garlic, & coconut milk. Contains cashew nuts.
OR
moqueca w/ plantain (vegan)
a coconut and tomato stew with peppers, herbs, lime, garlic. Vegan. Contains cashew nuts.
WITH
rice
white rice with garlic & onion
biquinho, chiero verde, red chilli and citrus
accompanying herbs to eat with rice, miniture sharp mild pickled peppers, red chilies and citrus fruits
farofa
a manioc crumble with finely cut vegetables
collard greens
lightly seasoned collard greens (or available greens)
SIDES
coxinha £5
shredded chicken OR mushroom in a creamy milk batter. Contains wheat & dairy.
caramel flan £3.50
an egg and sugar creme caramel made with condensed milk. Contains dairy.
#october2021 Cameroonian menu
groundnut soup with beef
a velvety peanut based sauce with chunks of tender beef. Contains peanuts.
OR
tomato fish stew
chunks of mackerel cooked in a deep rich stew with celery.
OR
groundnut soup w/ vegetables & red stew w/ beans
vegetables in a comforting velvety peanut based and beans in a rich tomato sauce. Vegan. Contains peanuts.
WITH
rice
steamed white rice
plantain
golden deep fried plantain
greens
spinach cooked with onions & seasoning
hot pepper sauce
a scotch bonnet hot sauce with onion and garlic
SIDES
plantain £2.50
golden fried plantain slices
spicy chicken pieces £5
spiced pieces of chicken cooked in oven
egusi soup & pounded yam £6
beef & mackerel cooked with egusi (melon) seeds, greens and smoked fish & cowfoot, served with pounded yam
#november & December favourites menu
curry goat
goat & potato cooked in a rich spiced sauce
OR
vegetable kofta curry
finely chopped vegetable shaped in balls served in a rich spiced sauce
WITH
rice / bread
steamed white rice or Mamoosh pita bread.
Bread contains gluten.
kachumbar
tomato, onion, cucumber, green chilli and coriander
coleslaw
shredded carrot & coleslaw w/ a vegan mayonnaise dressing
chana
chickpeas in a simple curry sauce
hot sauce
hot tamarind, tomato & chilli blend
SIDES
buffalo chicken wings £5
chicken wings in a buffalo sauce with a roquefort dip.
Contains dairy & gluten.
buffalo cauliflower £4
cauliflower pieces in a buffalo sauce with a roquefort dip. Contains dairy & gluten.
crispy pig's head croquettes with kimchi £5
panko breaded croquettes served with fermented cabbage.
Contains gluten & egg.
masala fries £3
thin cut chips in a tomato masala sauce
#January '22 Ethiopian menu
yebigir alicha (lamb)
small cuts of lamb stewed w/ onions & finished w/ turmeric.
Or substitute doro wat (chicken), indicate in notes when ordering.
OR
shiro & yeater kek alicha
a spicy chickpea paste, & a mild split pea dish
WITH
injera
habesha fermented staple made with teff.
misir wat
a rich spicy red lentil sauce flavoured with berbere spice mix, garlic & ginger
tikil gomen
cabbage and carrots
ya'abesha gomen
braised spring greens with seasoning
SIDES
doro wot (chicken) £5
a spicy, rich red chicken dish served classically, with an egg
yeater kek alicha £3.50
a delicious mild split pea dish
fasolia £3.50
a tasty mix of green beans and carrots
Mediha's Turkish
Fridays & Saturdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 February
tavuk doner kebap / or substitute koftes (meat option)
homestyle chicken doner kebab, made with superbly seasoned pressed long-marinated chicken thighs.
OR
sebze turlusu & ezo gelin corbasi (veg option)
a hearty vegetable stew cooked in a tomatoes and finished with oregano (sebze türlüsü) and a moreish seasonal lentil soup (ezo gellin çorbasi).
WITH
rice pilav or pita bread
rice cooked with allspice, dried currants and pine nuts (gf). Or Mamoosh pita bread. Contains gluten.
kis salatasi
a winter salad with finely cut red cabbage, beetroot, turnip and carrots with spring onion, parsley, liberally dressed in lemon and olive oil.
cacik
yoghurt & cucumber dip with garlic. Contains dairy.
acili ezme
hot pepper mash, with onion, chilli, peppers, garlic, herbs and spices
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firanda kofte & patates (£5)
deep fried potatoes & beef and lamb koftes covered in tomato sauce and finished in oven. Contains gluten (breadcrumbs).
ezo gelin corbasi & pita bread (£4)
a seasonal lentil soup (gf) served with Mamoosh pita bread (contains gluten).
baklava (£3)
traditional filo pastry soaked in butter & sprinkled with walnuts.
Contains nuts, dairy, eggs & gluten
pita bread (£2)
2 x Mamoosh pita bread
Contains gluten.
We aim to highlight allergens, but for a full allergen list please get in touch!
Mama Awah's
Cameroonian menu
#March2022
groundnut soup with beef
a velvety peanut based sauce with chunks of tender beef. Contains peanuts.
OR
tomato fish stew
chunks of mackerel cooked in a deep rich stew with celery.
OR
groundnut soup w/ vegetables & red stew w/ beans
vegetables in a comforting velvety peanut based and beans in a rich tomato sauce. Vegan. Contains peanuts.
WITH
rice
steamed white rice
plantain
golden deep fried plantain
greens
spinach cooked with onions & seasoning
hot pepper sauce
a scotch bonnet hot sauce with onion and garlic
SIDES
plantain £2.50
golden fried plantain slices
spicy chicken pieces £5
spiced pieces of chicken cooked in oven
egusi soup & pounded yam £6
beef & mackerel cooked with egusi (melon) seeds, greens and smoked fish & cowfoot, served with pounded yam