About this episode
Jay Rayner and the panel discuss various culinary topics at Theatre Peckham, including melons and Nigerian barbecues.
Jay Rayner and the panel are at Theatre Peckham in South London discussing melons, Nigerian barbecues and one-pan veggie meals. Joining Jay to answer an array of kitchen questions are are chefs, cooks and food writers, Melissa Thompson, Shelina Permalloo, Lerato and Jeremy Pang. Situated a stone's throw from Peckham's Melon Road, the panel discuss the wonders of Chinese savoury melons and their top melon-based dishes. While Melissa teaches the do's and don'ts of dry rub seasonings, the panel share their most exciting recipes involving potatoes and disclose what they would deem their own 'happy meal'. Later on, Jay chats to local restaurateur and chef, Kolawole Ajayi, of Suyaar restaurant on Rye Lane, to discuss the traditional methods of making and preparing Nigerian suya beef. Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Assistant Producer: William Norton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4
People in this episode
Host: Jay Rayner
Guests: Melissa Thompson, Shelina Permalloo, Lerato, Jeremy Pang, Kolawole Ajayi
Topics covered
- cooking
- food culture
- Nigerian cuisine
- vegetarian meals
- seasoning techniques
- local restaurants
Keywords
- melons
- Nigerian barbecues
- one-pan meals
- dry rub seasonings
- potato recipes
- suya beef
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Suyaar, BBC Radio 4
Places: Peckham, South London, Melon Road, Rye Lane
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