The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge returned Thursday after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The challenge was held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and kicked off the International City Food Festival.
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The Uganda Embassy sponsored Chef Brenda Kyalisiima-Johnson submitted Matooke for a national ingredient and Uganda Waragi for a national beverage.
Chef Brenda made matooke, beef stew and greens and made banana fritters for dessert.
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Uganda Waragi was served with pineapple juice and passion fruit as mixers.
The Embassy Chef Challenge which is now part of the International City Food Festival ran from October 13 – 15, 2022 in Washington District of Columbia.
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It is a longstanding, friendly competition between embassy chefs from around the world, where over 30 participating embassies engage in culinary diplomacy.