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Nicholas Nkuna On Food

Who doesn’t love a man who cooks? Skeem Sam’s Nicholas Nkuna talks to us about all things food

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Which dish do you think is the hardest to cook?

I will say perfect steak, because I once tried and failed to master.

When you go out to eat, what do you look for in a restaurant?

Definitely good food and cleanliness of the restaurant.

What is your favourite meal?

Pasta

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I know it will sound funny, but do you eat vegetables?

Yes, I am healthy conscious. I eat them a lots but definitely my meat too.

Which ingredient do you think is the most challenging to work with?

Truffles, I once tasted in my omelette in France it was divine. But every time if I tried making my own omelette using truffle it doesn’t taste the same.

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