Lambeth Made Podcast Season 2: Matthew - cooking show special

Описание: In this episode, we step into the kitchen with Matthew, a passionate chef who takes us on a personal journey from discovering his love for cooking to opening his very own restaurant, Pineapple Express. As he shares the ups and downs of his path to becoming a chef, Matthew also teaches us how to make a bold and flavour-packed dish: jerk chicken and jollof rice served inside a pineapple.

This episode blends storytelling with cooking, offering a taste of Caribbean and West African flavours while celebrating culture, creativity, and determination. Whether you're here for the recipe or the inspiration, you're in for something special.

Powered by Lambeth Made, this episode encourages young creatives to take ownership of their journey and lead with purpose.
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0:00 – Intro & Setting the Scene
2:15 – Matthew’s Cooking Background & Food Journey
6:30 – What We’re Cooking Today (Jollof Rice + Jerk Chicken)
9:50 – Chopping & Prepping Ingredients
15:10 – Making the Jollof Rice Base (Pepper Mix)
20:40 – Tomato Paste & Seasoning Tips
25:55 – Washing & Adding the Rice
30:20 – The Secret to Perfect Jollof (Foil Method)
33:45 – Jollof Rice Across West Africa (History & Variations)
38:00 – Preparing the Jerk Chicken Marinade
43:15 – Seasoning & Marinating the Chicken
48:05 – Cooking Method (Oven vs Jerk Drum)
51:00 – Grilled Pineapple Bowls (Creative Presentation)
54:20 – Taste Test & Reactions
57:10 – Food, Culture & Community Talk
1:00:00 – Closing Thoughts & Outro