As part of this years’ Orchids festival inspired by the beauty of Cameroon, join chef Carine Ottou as she prepares mbongo tchobi, a classic dish from her home country.

Inspired by the beauty and biodiversity of Cameroon, Orchids 2023 is a vibrant celebration of colour and warmth to brighten up the winter months.

From lush rainforests and volcanic mountains to arid desert plains, Cameroon’s huge variety of plants and wildlife are supported by varied habitats, reflected across the ten unique climatic zones within the Princess of Wales Conservatory.

Carine’s Cameroonian menu is available at Orchids Festival at Kew Gardens until March 5 2023.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Carine Ottou at Kew's orchid festival
1:06 What spices make up a mbongo tchobi mix?
2:45 The difference between the fish and vegan version
3:43 Adding the tomato base, ginger and stock
4:50 Adding plantain and the mbongo tchobi spice mix
6:18 Time to start frying the fish and yellow yam
6:45 Finishing up the dish
7:27 Why people should explore Cameroonian food