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Chef Ahmed Obo Is Bringing Kenyan Island Food to New Mexico - Cooking in America

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  • čas přidán 11. 06. 2018
  • On this episode of Cooking in America, Sheldon Simeon is in Santa Fe, New Mexico at Jambo Cafe, hanging out with chef Ahmed Obo.
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Komentáře • 150

  • @eater
    @eater  Před 6 lety +23

    Hope you loved this episode of CIA. Check out more here: czcams.com/video/pS2Uo3ko_ew/video.html

    • @elliottenriquez
      @elliottenriquez Před 6 lety

      Eater you could do an entire series about New Mexico. Check out Fire & Hops in Santa Fe next. It's a Gastropub with New Mexican, American, and Asian fusion...amazing!

    • @yashyash-ns2zf
      @yashyash-ns2zf Před 6 lety

      Eater

    • @bigdogpeck1874
      @bigdogpeck1874 Před 4 lety

      Yo my brotha thank you for bringing me to all these amazing places with you I love your passion for food ppl and your cuisines your channel is awesome all blessings be upon you brotha.

  • @zenitrammpr
    @zenitrammpr Před 6 lety +128

    This man is a gem! He has so much to talk about and loves expressing his story; it’s beautiful.

  • @FountainOfYoot
    @FountainOfYoot Před 6 lety +27

    I love it! As a Kenyan trying to be a pro chef, always love seeing my people thrive world wide! 🖖

  • @MidnightCravings
    @MidnightCravings Před 6 lety +130

    That grilled Mahi Mahi and coconut shrimp....damn I could go for some right now!

  • @nocando17
    @nocando17 Před 6 lety +114

    About time man! I love watching Sheldon go to these different restaurants! Diversity is everything 😎

  • @MoxieBeast
    @MoxieBeast Před 6 lety +20

    amazing story. i love his passion and the way he talks about his community, his thrill for what he does, his journey.

  • @KimmieAbuya
    @KimmieAbuya Před 6 lety +27

    My man Ahmed representing my beautiful country KENYA!

  • @user-od4op6ng9y
    @user-od4op6ng9y Před 6 lety +32

    Ahmed is just a cool dude. Really enjoyed this episode and listening to Ahmeds story.

  • @abdulmohamad1325
    @abdulmohamad1325 Před 6 lety +105

    May Allah protect you and give you success Ahmed

  • @dunya4754
    @dunya4754 Před 6 lety +42

    East Africa in the building, I love when you eat with your hands 💕💕💕

  • @kidathi
    @kidathi Před 4 lety +5

    Great episode, from Kenya to the world, Chef Ahmed doing us proud out there 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪. Top dude right there.

  • @Glee73
    @Glee73 Před 6 lety +31

    this guy is a great story teller. and his food looks amazing!

  • @TheBworggah
    @TheBworggah Před 5 lety +5

    He brought food from my home country to New Mexico... I have to visit this place soon!!! Chef Ahmed is the G.O.A.T!!!

  • @KindaMaria
    @KindaMaria Před 6 lety +59

    That coconut pili pili shrimp 🍤 I’m gonna go make that right now

  • @ritaroggs
    @ritaroggs Před 6 lety +6

    Am so proud of him! Bigs up bro....
    I live in Nevada...will visit that joint some Day. Hongera sana Chef!

  • @runescapeaddict111
    @runescapeaddict111 Před 6 lety +5

    10/10 loved Ahmed's story telling; a very beautiful episode!

  • @montblancnoland4034
    @montblancnoland4034 Před 6 lety +7

    Seems to have good relationship with mom that's awesome

  • @aR0ttenBANANA
    @aR0ttenBANANA Před 6 lety +16

    I love any shrimp so I'm down with the vibes.

  • @muhammedmiah5764
    @muhammedmiah5764 Před 6 lety +1

    This is the beauty of migrating and learning new things and passing on own culture i hope for the best for you 😀 made me really happy while fasting

  • @marbar9195
    @marbar9195 Před 6 lety +10

    ❤️ seeing Sheldon as a host!!

    • @houstonmacbro
      @houstonmacbro Před 6 lety +2

      MarBar He is one of my favorite celebrity chefs.

  • @umeriwaeoket3467
    @umeriwaeoket3467 Před 4 lety +2

    I really hope places like this are still around and operating during covid-19

  • @lightningstrike6
    @lightningstrike6 Před 5 lety

    This man is living the true American dream. Hard work and determination pays off! Glad to see and great video.

  • @godlyuprising1087
    @godlyuprising1087 Před 3 lety

    Wow, he's so humble and cooks with such warmth and grace looking forward to coming here very soon, go jumbo cafe, tujenge Taifa.. fifa Mexico

  • @marycharles1602
    @marycharles1602 Před 6 lety +2

    Yummy, just enjoyed watching the preparation of Lamu dishes. Thanks again.

  • @JukeNnukem
    @JukeNnukem Před 6 lety +19

    Watu wa lamu wanajua kupika vyakula tamu, delicious!

  • @inzam2524
    @inzam2524 Před 6 lety +5

    Sheldon is a top bloke 💓👍

  • @variansteven4305
    @variansteven4305 Před 6 lety

    it's amusing to hear all the stories behind every restaurant along with the good foods. Well done Sheldon! This series is getting better and better

  • @soixantecroissants
    @soixantecroissants Před 2 lety

    Sheldon is great! Hopefully he finds time to make more of these videos visiting other great restaurants in the states too. Loved this guys story and the food looks yummy!

  • @qaissashif6011
    @qaissashif6011 Před 5 lety +1

    Born in kenya and at heart kenya food and culture all the waaay

  • @janetndila8410
    @janetndila8410 Před 6 lety +1

    Ugali in New Mexico...that's legendary. Its not Kenyan enough if Ugali is not in the menu. Cool Stuff Chef Ahmed.

  • @elliottenriquez
    @elliottenriquez Před 6 lety +10

    Nice, Jambo is great. Used to go there in between classes.

  • @jimmycodmw2
    @jimmycodmw2 Před 6 lety +4

    amazing inspiring story at end !!!!!!!!!!

  • @mrjoseywales007
    @mrjoseywales007 Před 6 lety +4

    I cud almost smell n taste it!!!!

  • @xHighPotencyx
    @xHighPotencyx Před 6 lety

    True, unbridled passion and love for cooking right there.

  • @kd1s
    @kd1s Před 6 lety +2

    Oh man - all flavors I love in those dishes.

  • @thuitanyawira2307
    @thuitanyawira2307 Před 4 lety

    Love this food from Kenya.. truly Kenyan.. the ugali is good because is filling

  • @asagiX24
    @asagiX24 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow that Chefs story is Amazing and Inspiring!

  • @mbajuni
    @mbajuni Před 6 lety +2

    People here from to show support from Lamu because you are too far to go to the restaurant please raise your hands up 🙌🏾

  • @bcwolters
    @bcwolters Před 6 lety

    Chef Obo, Many more people should be like you! And you know why.

  • @zairetorero
    @zairetorero Před 6 lety

    Mad respect from Kenya, that ugali is everything here

  • @mithranns8862
    @mithranns8862 Před 5 lety

    What a delightful human being!

  • @TheRocknrolla12
    @TheRocknrolla12 Před 5 lety +2

    That is why America is the Greatest Nation on earth, it may not be perfect but it represents the idea that Humanuty is in reality one Nation.
    Until China and Russia embraces multiculturalism they cannot possibly overtake the U.S.

  • @gardenchef8298
    @gardenchef8298 Před 4 lety

    Yes,my brother, fish,greens,chilies, ugali craving these flavors.

  • @smokyFPV
    @smokyFPV Před 6 lety +6

    I wasn't a big fan of African cuisine, but after watching this, i'm down to eat it everyday!

    • @912deborah
      @912deborah Před 6 lety +4

      MJ Jaber the western media is to blame. They only show you poor Africans and they skip over all the rich culture. If you eat african food especially East African you will eat your fingers.

    • @catherinegichuki2242
      @catherinegichuki2242 Před 9 měsíci

      Plus its healthy and tasty....

  • @blacklotus5451
    @blacklotus5451 Před 5 lety +2

    love this chanel!

  • @gorillachilla
    @gorillachilla Před 3 lety

    these 2 guys right here legends

  • @TheQwertsy
    @TheQwertsy Před 3 lety

    I'm so proud of you. I'm from Lamu too.

  • @keshav3593
    @keshav3593 Před 5 lety +1

    So good to see people feeling & eating food in their hands .:)

  • @RoseMakeUpArtist
    @RoseMakeUpArtist Před 5 lety

    Thanks for these recipes Chef. The food looks soooo good 😋

  • @Sakja
    @Sakja Před 6 lety +1

    He worked his behind off, but he made it. Wish we could teach our children the value of hard work.

  • @sirchancealot919
    @sirchancealot919 Před 3 lety

    Dude looks sooo young! Good food doesn’t age you!

  • @Honesty001
    @Honesty001 Před 4 lety

    Hardworking n Honestly and Luck

  • @josephpotter7776
    @josephpotter7776 Před 4 lety

    I love eating with my hands

  • @averybracey7631
    @averybracey7631 Před 6 lety +3

    I see why Africans cook the best

  • @Moridorable
    @Moridorable Před 6 lety +1

    Jambo. I learned that from Mean Girls.

  • @josephinewanjohi7870
    @josephinewanjohi7870 Před 6 lety

    Yay to Kenya my country 🙌🙌🙌

    • @FacitOmniaVoluntas.
      @FacitOmniaVoluntas. Před 6 lety +2

      josephine wabuu Who's better at making these dishes, your mom or him haha

  • @austinoldfield5251
    @austinoldfield5251 Před 6 lety

    New Mexico checking in.

  • @NERO-ez1mn
    @NERO-ez1mn Před 6 lety

    chef's passion

  • @GUSCi-BDE
    @GUSCi-BDE Před 4 lety

    Uuh ugali that my favorite with stew and vegetables

  • @PhysiqueFuel
    @PhysiqueFuel Před 6 lety

    This food looks on point

  • @misskanyared
    @misskanyared Před 6 lety +1

    That is definitely Lamu speaking

  • @therandomwanderer2507
    @therandomwanderer2507 Před 6 lety +5

    MmMmMmm those shrimps.....

  • @SallieAndrea
    @SallieAndrea Před 6 lety

    Ahh yay!! Kenyan 🇰🇪🇰🇪

  • @nimomwangi1002
    @nimomwangi1002 Před 6 lety

    Love to see my country featured in shows that I love

  • @thejompi
    @thejompi Před 6 lety

    Ugali in Kenya, banku in Ghana, fermented fungi.

  • @TheLegend-nm8ji
    @TheLegend-nm8ji Před 4 lety +1

    "Should we call an ambulance?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Eeeeeeee.eeeeeeee
    @Eeeeeeee.eeeeeeee Před 6 lety

    Beautiful

  • @oabuseer
    @oabuseer Před 6 lety +3

    I wish y'all would try and pronounce his name right 😔 Also I don't normally like fish but those prawns and mahi mahi looks damn delicious

  • @camty
    @camty Před 6 lety

    That's one wobbly table

  • @DaanTheMaan
    @DaanTheMaan Před 4 lety

    Wobbly table.

  • @lysneb
    @lysneb Před 6 lety

    that is a wobbly-ass table!

  • @kitten7669
    @kitten7669 Před 6 lety +1

    Yesssss Lamu tamu our paradise😍😍

  • @HamisiMtityo
    @HamisiMtityo Před 4 lety

    mombasa representing

  • @Tired_Farmer
    @Tired_Farmer Před 6 lety

    @4:42 we call it pap in ZA

  • @BoyAditya
    @BoyAditya Před 6 lety

    jambo, habari gani? :-D ... man.. how I miss Swahili and Kenyan/Tanzanian food ...

  • @putridewa2446
    @putridewa2446 Před 6 lety

    I wanna taste chilli all around the world

  • @Shornetastic
    @Shornetastic Před 6 lety

    Very cool

  • @connoryoshioka7040
    @connoryoshioka7040 Před 6 lety

    Hilo stand up!

  • @clayford8401
    @clayford8401 Před 6 lety +3

    Didn't know that kendrick lamar was also a chef

  • @kariuksnjoro
    @kariuksnjoro Před 5 lety

    Hehehehe, mbona kiingereza cha mwanangu ni kama ametoka Mexico? Safi sana

    • @ibrahimdhere
      @ibrahimdhere Před 3 lety

      Glad you spotted that😂 he’s from Santa Fe

  • @yashyash-ns2zf
    @yashyash-ns2zf Před 6 lety

    nice

  • @dephna
    @dephna Před 6 lety +1

    🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @mabdulmateen
    @mabdulmateen Před 6 lety +11

    So according to him it’s an American culture to work 3 jobs to support your family, it’s sad
    It’s the governments problem that these people have to work overtime and they are still underpaid

    • @cavinlevy
      @cavinlevy Před 4 lety

      He had 10 siblings to support and he had to support himself.

  • @joshuastevens3152
    @joshuastevens3152 Před 5 lety

    Chill with the oh my God he is Lord

  • @clu83
    @clu83 Před 6 lety

    Ugali

  • @MEGASTRIX
    @MEGASTRIX Před 6 lety +6

    We eat with our hands too wow I didnt know africans did that . Cool

    • @khanirinaftali1178
      @khanirinaftali1178 Před 6 lety +1

      the only item closer to cutlery are skewers

    • @huusseins
      @huusseins Před 6 lety +2

      Only westerners use spoon and fork 😁

  • @jehceeeh4714
    @jehceeeh4714 Před 3 lety

    👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼🌶

  • @MikeLuisCozinheiro75
    @MikeLuisCozinheiro75 Před 6 lety

    That piri-piri is from Moçambique no ? Was a Portuguese selling you that ?

    • @hiribae6807
      @hiribae6807 Před 5 lety

      The Portuguese left alot of influence on the kenyan coast.

  • @leylas174
    @leylas174 Před 6 lety +5

    Please could you do Somali food next!!!

  • @user-is5qt7mt6t
    @user-is5qt7mt6t Před 6 lety

    Mean da hat

  • @TheImportlove
    @TheImportlove Před 6 lety

    can i come?

  • @debbiemarquis3231
    @debbiemarquis3231 Před 4 lety

    The mahi mahi tho

  • @sameotoko
    @sameotoko Před 4 lety

    Who ever disliked this video probably eats their steak with ketchup

  • @translost
    @translost Před 6 lety

    Looking this is meke me OMG I won't to ete oll

  • @aishahussein4415
    @aishahussein4415 Před 6 lety

    Birds eye mambo yote.

  • @Zerba-
    @Zerba- Před 5 lety

    Yoo this man was sooo skinny back then

  • @dj2deep
    @dj2deep Před 6 lety

    anyone else bothered by the wobbly table? lol

  • @russellzheng5782
    @russellzheng5782 Před 6 lety

    Kendrick Lamar dad be like..

  • @ClomaPH
    @ClomaPH Před 6 lety

    Last

  • @304eROD
    @304eROD Před 6 lety

    Never eat on a wobbly table..