African Cooking Class: South Africa

Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey across Africa! “Cooking with the 3 Nshutis” is more than just a cooking class, it’s a cultural experience. Each session combines the art of African cooking with the wisdom of African folk tales and proverbs, creating a unique blend of storytelling, community, and flavor.

Originally started with the Inshutis during two semesters of our 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador program, this class is blossoming into a community-wide experience. Inspired by their passion for teaching and sharing culture, the Nshutis are bringing back this program to raise funds for a special trip to their home country.

This is a journey to reconnect, give back, and celebrate heritage and community!

For anyone 15 and up!

What to Expect:

• Hands-on cooking guided by the 3 Nshutis
• Cultural stories, songs, and proverbs from across Africa
• Recipes you can recreate and share at home
• A warm, communal dining experience

Recipes that will be cooked:

Southern Africa: March 15th

Chakalaka – A colorful relish made with beans, carrots, peppers, and tomato

South African Tart – a South African dessert consisting of a sweet pastry crust containing a creamy filling made from milk flour, sugar and eggs (A South African pie)

Appletiser – a famous South African sparkling apple juice

If you'd like to join for other classes in this series:

East Africa: March 1st

Injera (Ethiopia) – a sour, fermented, and spongy flatbread, topped with stews (wots), curries, and salads

Mandazi – Lightly sweet dessert, cardamom-scented fried dough served with spiced chai. Similar to beignets.

Sugar Cane Lemonade – Pressed or juiced sugar cane juice, added with lemons and sweetener, topped with mint.

North Africa: March 8th

Shakshuka – a simple dish made of gently poached eggs in a delicious chunky tomato and bell pepper sauce.

Basbousa – a sweet, syrup-soaked semolina dessert cake

Egyptian Lemonana – a drink with a blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice, mint leaves, sweetener, milk and ice.

Sign up for whole series here for $108

About the Class:

When: March 1, 2026 from 10AM - 2:30PM

Cost: $45 per person, per class OR 20% off whole series for $108

Where: Tucson Village Farm, 2201 East Roger Road

For questions, please email Pacific at pacifiquet@arizona.edu