From Jollof Risotto to Suya Duck: How Rita and Peter Put Nigerian Flavours on MasterChef
MasterChef’s Global Gauntlet season features home cooks competing for Team Africa. Two Nigerians earned their white aprons and a spot in the main kitchen. Rita Igbinoba from Benin City blended Edo flavours into a Jollof-inspired risotto and suya-spiced steak. Her bold concept won praise from the judges and secured her apron. Peter Egede, a former banking consultant in Dallas, delivered a suya-seasoned duck breast with parsnip purée and tamarind jus. His northern Nigerian street-food twist impressed the judges and landed him on Team Africa. Both now vie for the $250,000 prize and the MasterChef crown. Their success shines a global spotlight on Nigerian cuisine.
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