Nova Energy Taste the World

TASTE THE WORLD

Serving up some of the most delicious recipes from their homelands, festival artists swap their instruments for cooking utensils and combine exotic flavours, fascinating cultures and moving stories in a cooking presentation like no other. Hosted by Jax Hamilton, the Nova Energy Taste the World stage is where you can catch tasty musical moments as some of the festival’s biggest stars serve up their favourite dishes in the kitchen.

ANA TIJOUX

PASTEL DE CHOCLO

Described as comfort food at its best – Pastel de Choclo is a much loved Chilean beef and corn casserole. The hearty dish includes a layer of caramelised corn and the combination of ingredients (beef, raisins, olives and roasted chicken) make for a delicious salty, sweet combination that is reminiscent of shepherd’s pie... yummy! Fri, 7.15pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

9BACH

WELSH CAKES & RAREBIT

Lisa, Mirain & Esy will take our taste buds on a sweet and savoury journey to Wales with their traditional Welsh cakes and Welsh rarebit. Welsh cakes – a favourite sweet treat in Wales are often described as a cross between a cookie, a scone, and a pancake and Welsh rarebit, the original cheese on toast will give you a new appreciation for the term ‘comfort food’. Fri, 9.15pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

Jax Hamilton

Image: Rowena Baines

NATTALI RIZE

UPFUL & TRUE POT

Yelluh & Sparrow will share a beloved ‘Ital’ (Rastafarian) recipe with us, making their version of the classic Jamaican Saturday soup. Vegetables and beans are combined in one large pot in this no fuss recipe. Paired with delicious Jamaican braised dumplings and a fruit and nut salad, this is the perfect vegetarian dish to feed a large group! Sat, 1pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

WARSAW VILLAGE BAND

POLISH TOMATO MULTI-CULTI SOUP

While many people associate tomato soup with Spain or Andy Warhol, Poland was where the first recorded recipe for tomato soup came from and they’ve been making it (and making it well!) for over hundred years. Join the Warsaw Village Band to see how they make this mild, slightly sweet and sour world favourite. Sat, 3pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

APFELSTRUDEL

Cleo & Sebastian show us how to make traditional Viennese apple strudel, a beloved Austrian pastry dessert that is one of Austria’s national dishes. Apples, cinnamon, rum soaked raisins and pastry are combined to make a sweet treat that is irresistible! Sat, 5pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

THE HOT 8 BRASS BAND

AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS GUMBO

New Orleans style chicken and shrimp gumbo that really rocks! Make this gumbo recipe for an authentic taste of Louisiana. New Orleans natives will tell you this gumbo is best paired with a Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio during the warm months and a Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon during the cooler months. Sat, 7pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

TSB COMMUNITY TRUST COOK-OFF WINNER

As part of the Community Programme which takes place in the lead-up to WOMAD, budding young chefs at Taranaki secondary schools cooked up a storm of culinary creations, competing for a spot in the Nova Energy Taste the World kitchen. Students had two hours to cook their pre-selected dish, which represented one of the top 10 cuisines of the world, before presenting it to the judges. Head along to see who won and what the winning dish was. For more on the Community Programme visit page 55. Sun, 1pm, Nova Energy Taste the World SANCOCHO

Julia from La Mambanegra will create this traditional Latin American soup. The Sancocho valluna is a main dish from the Cauca Valley, in Cali, Colombia. The dish is social! Meant to be shared and cooked with friends and is often a favourite for river trips because of it’s no fuss method; ingredients are combined in a big pot and slow cooked over a camp fire. Sun, 3pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

HANOI MASTERS

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD

Van-Anh shares her fresh and vibrant recipe for Goi ga, the popular Vietnamese chicken salad. Thai lemon leaves and lime juice are combined with seasoned, poached chicken and rau răm, Vietnamese coriander in an explosion of flavours. Sun, 5pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

BRUSHY ONE STRING

CHICKEN IN THE PAN

Andrew aka Brushy One String brings together all the Jamaican favourites in this dish, fried chicken, coconut oil, peppers and Jamaican style beans and rice. Sun, 7.45pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

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