Black History Month: What's on the menu?

We asked staff and students from the Black community at UAL to share their favourite dishes with us so that we can re-create and serve them in our canteens throughout Black History Month. Food is a core part of any culture and is a great way to learn more about someone's history and background.

The dishes you can try this month:

Efo Riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew) – A savoury and spicy Nigerian stew made with spinach, tomatoes, and peppers, often cooked with assorted meats or fish. (Contains fish)

Brown Stew Chicken – A flavourful Caribbean dish where chicken is slow-cooked in a rich, brown gravy with herbs, spices, and vegetables.

Jerk Sweet Potato and Black Bean Curry – A Caribbean-inspired dish featuring sweet potatoes and black beans simmered in spicy jerk seasoning. (Contains fish)

Jerk Chicken and Plantain – Spicy, smoky jerk-marinated chicken paired with sweet, caramelized fried plantains.

Ackee and Saltfish – Jamaica’s national dish, combining the buttery texture of ackee fruit with salted cod, sautéed with onions, peppers, and tomatoes.

Palaver Sauce and Grilled Plantain – A West African dish made with leafy greens cooked in a flavourful sauce, served alongside sweet, grilled plantains. (Contains fish)

Where you can enjoy them:

Camberwell 

7 October: Efo Riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew)

16 October: Brown Stew Chicken

22 October: Jerk Sweet Potato and Black Bean Curry

22 October: Jerk Chicken and Plantain

Chelsea 

9 October: Ackee and Saltfish

26 October: Efo Riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew)

CSM 

7 October: Efo Riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew)

8 October: Jerk Chicken and Plantain

14 October: Jerk Sweet Potato and Black Bean Curry

21 October: Brown Stew Chicken

LCC 

2 October: Jerk Chicken and Plantain

9 October: Ackee and Saltfish

16 October: Brown Stew Chicken

23 October: Jerk Sweet Potato and Black Bean Curry

30 October: Efo Riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew)

LCF

3 October: Palaver Sauce and Grilled Plantain

10 October: Ackee and Saltfish