Continental Culinary Arts – Nigerian & African Cuisine

Description

Explore local and international cooking techniques. Students prepare Nigerian, African, and continental dishes while learning plating, nutrition, and modern culinary methods.

Training Location: Beside Boku mart, Okunola bus-stop, Egbeda, Lagos state, Nigeria

Course Duration: 8 weeks, 3 hrs, 3 times a week

Course Outline:

1. Foundations: Culinary theory, knife skills, mise en place and pantry management.

2. Local Ingredients Mastery: Indigenous proteins, tubers, spices and traditional techniques.

3. Continental Techniques Applied: Sauces, plating, protein cookery adapted to African ingredients.

4. Menu Fusion & Presentation: Modern plating of Nigerian/African dishes and cross-cultural menu design.

5. Large Scale & Event Cooking: Timing, batch cooking and preserving flavour at scale.

6. Live Service & Assessment: Restaurant-style service, critique and final practical exam.
   Outcome: Chef de partie, regional cuisine specialist, restaurant owner.