Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Ep 210: Paapa Essiedu
Oct 18, 2023
Emmy and Bafta-award nominated actor Paapa Essiedu discusses his impressive body of work and the upcoming second series of the Lazarus Project. The hosts also share their food preferences and talk about glugging water and warm bread with condiments. They explore their dream menu, focusing on a taco al pastor from Mexico City, and debate whether plantains belong in savory dishes or desserts. They discuss chocolate preferences, the origins of Lloyd Grossman's sauce, funny encounters and mistaken identities, and their love for frozen cocktails.
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- The dream main course is Red Red, a Ghanaian dish consisting of black-eyed bean stew and sweet fried plantain, resulting in a flavorful and textured dish.
- The dream side dish is Patatas Bravas from Bartonas in Barcelona, featuring potatoes fried in a chili and garlic-infused oil, creating a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
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Dream Main Course
The dream main course is Red Red, a Ghanaian dish consisting of black-eyed bean stew and sweet fried plantain. The black-eyed bean stew is slow-cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, maggi cubes, and palm oil, resulting in a flavorful and textured dish. It is served with a side portion of sweet fried plantain, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
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