Pierre Thiam
Pierre Thiam
"Food is agriculture, agriculture is our cuisine. So yes, I am concerned. Some ingredients I used to see growing up are disappearing."
Born in Senegal and based in New York, Thiam's style of cooking has remained true to his roots. His company, Pierre Thiam Catering, is hugely popular and brings the distinctive flavours of West Africa to the Big Apple, with former UN General Secretary Ban Ki Moon among its fans. Closer to home, Thiam is the executive chef at Nok by Alara in Lagos, Nigeria.
As well as being a talented chef, Thiam is also business savvy, with his brainchild Yolele Foods carving out a niche as a supplier of African superfoods. He also enjoys a prominent presence in the media stateside, having featured in Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, CNN's Inside Africa and the Food Network's Iron Chef.
Projects visited:
Chad - Project to Improve the Resilience of Agricultural Systems (PARSAT)
Stories
Recetas para el cambio: El chef Pierre Thiam comparte una receta de chile vegano ideal para el confinamiento
Los chefs de la iniciativa del FIDA “Recetas para el cambio” no han dejado de trabajar durante el confinamiento, y comparten algunas excelentes recetas que pueden hacerse usando ingredientes que ya tenemos en la alacena. En esta ocasión, el chef senegalés Pierre Thiam nos envía desde su hogar en el estado de Nueva York una deliciosa receta para chile vegano.
Recetas para el cambio: Calabaza, espinacas y frijoles caupíes con fonio
Un guiso preparado con ingredientes sostenibles que aúna lo mejor de la comida casera: es buena para usted y para el planeta. El guiso propuesto por el chef Pierre Thiam se inspira en los ingredientes de su infancia en el Senegal. Incluye frijoles caupíes (también conocidos como arvejas de vaca), un importante elemento cultural de la gastronomía de África Occidental.