Nova Energy Taste the World

TASTE THE WORLD

WOMAD artists are ready to swap their instruments for cooking utensils and bring their creative talents to the kitchen. Dishing up some of the most scrumptious recipes from their homelands, festival stars pepper their cooking with exotic flavours, intriguing stories and a large dollop of culture. Hosted by Jax Hamilton, the Nova Energy Taste the World stage promises to be a sizzling mix of great food and tantalising musical moments to savour. It really is a recipe for success!

BLICK BASSY

JAZZ & ALLOCO

Blick Bassy kicks off Nova Energy Taste the World with a sweet and savoury showcase of Cameroon’s culinary delights. Jazz & Alloco is a mouth-watering mix of beans and fried plantains, packed with juicy shrimps and the crispness of celery and carrots. Fri, 7.15pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

JOJO ABOT

RED RED

This hearty and rustic tomato stew is good for the soul. Made from black eyed beans, Red Red’s name comes from the combination of red pepper and red palm oil that is used in the cooking process. This spicy stew is served with fried plantains, and is a lunch time favourite in Ghana. Fri, 9.15pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

Jax Hamilton

Image: Alec Kingham

TAME ITI

MYSTERY KAI

In Ma -ori mythology Tangaroa is the god of the ocean and Rongo is the god of peace and cultivated plants, including the kumara (sweet potato) and yams. Join Tame Iti as he combines some of the best that Tangaroa and Rongo have to offer to create a traditional Ma -ori dish. Sat, 1pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

NOURA MINT SEYMALI

THE BST COUSCOUS!

Noura Mint Seymali’s husband and fellow musician Jeich Chighaly takes centre stage to create this delectable chicken couscous from Mauritania. Sprinkled with cinnamon, filled with chickpeas and paired with the flavours of zesty lemons and dried apricots, this couscous is a year-round hit. Sat, 3pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

CUBAN FRIED RICE

Daymé Arocena shares her beloved grandma’s recipe for Cuban fried rice. Created especially for Daymé’s Quinceañera, the special take on the traditional dish is still talked about, more than a decade later. Featuring a delicious combination of chicken and pork, this fried rice is comfort food at its best. Sat, 5.15pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

CONSTANTINOPLE

SAFFRON RICE & OKRA KHORESH

Join Constantinople’s Kiya Tabassian as he guides you through the recipe for this delicious traditional stew. The hero of this tangy and tasty dish is the tender okra – the edible green seed pods known in many English speaking countries as ladies’ fingers. Sat, 7.30pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

TSB COMMUNITY TRUST COOK-OFF WINNER

As a part of WOMAD’s Community Programme, budding young chefs at Taranaki secondary schools cooked up a storm of international culinary creations, competing for a spot in the Nova Energy Taste the World kitchen. Head along to see who won and what the winning dish was. For more on the Community Programme visit page 57. Sun, 1pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

Image: Dane Scott

LE VENT DU NORD

POUDING-CHÔMEUR

This classic Canadian treat is said to taste like a cross between sticky toffee pudding, and pancakes with maple syrup. Legend has it this dish was created by female factory workers during the Great Depression. Le Vent Du Nord are bringing their favourite maple syrup for this, so don’t miss out! Sun, 3pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

NANO STERN

CEVICHE

On rainy winter days in Chile there’s no better pick me up than a cup of tea and some warm sopaipillas. The Chilean snacks are a delicious, traditional fried pastry made with squash and flour. Since their inception in the 1700s, sopaipillas have become tasty Chilean treats. Sun, 5pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

BIXIGA 70

BRAZILIAN FISH STEW (MOQUECA)

Brazilians have been making moqueca for at least 300 years and Décio Cecci from Bixiga 70 knows the recipe like the back of his hand. This delectable Brazilian fish stew is jam-packed with seafood, coconut milk, tomatoes and a mix of fresh herbs and spices; resulting in a beautiful and distinctive flavour. Sun, 7.30pm, Nova Energy Taste the World