Chef Koumba Rose Koundouno
Chef At Home In Jacksonville
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Bringing the Essence of West African Cuisine to Your Table: Private Chef, Consultation, and Catering
Koumba, a private chef of Guinean heritage, brings the rich flavors of West African cuisine to life. With a passion for celebrating African culture, she blends traditional techniques with contemporary culinary styles.
Her signature dishes include:
1-Jollof Rice (meat of choice)
2-Rice and Peanut Stew (with chicken or meat of your choice)
3-Chicken Yassa (braised chicken in caramelized onions)
4-Cassava/Potato Leaf Stew (with chicken, fish, or meat of choice)
Drinks: Natural ginger juice, tamarind juice, and hibiscus juice, all naturally sweetened with cane sugar.
Starters:
1-Plantain chips with mango sauce
2-Seasoned fried grated cassava
3-Kouti – a unique local specialty of manioc seasoned with salt and pepper, served with a spicy tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and optional chili. Paired with salmon and bay leaves, it offers a savory taste of tradition with a modern touch.
Desserts:
1-Milk cake
2-Homemade yogurt served with couscous
3- West African Lime Cake
More about me
For me, cooking is...
My passion and my culture. I truly enjoy every moment of it.
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook while living with U.S. expatriates in West Africa, who were eager to explore and try many of the region’s most popular dishes.
A cooking secret...
My secret in the kitchen is passion, culture, and creativity
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