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Yesterday, Midtown Global Market announced the winners of the inaugural Global Chili Cook-Off. The cook-off was held Saturday, October 20 at Midtown Global Market. Sam Wadi, chef of Holy Land Deli, was awarded the "2007 Public's Choice Award" for his White Chicken Chili. The Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts prize was awarded to Jamal Hashi, chef of Safari Express, for his "Serengeti Chili."
"My secret to winning was uniqueness, having something different, Unlike anything people offered. The question I asked my self was how could I win out of 22 competitors?
I than realized I have all the right spices right in front of me, I made "Maharagua" which is fava beans combined it with beef stew and made it lilttle spicey with our own bizbaz (somali hot sauce) simply let it simmer slowly in a low heat for an hour, which gave me the final product I called "The Bushman Chili", said Jamal Hashi, Co-owner & Chef of the Safari Express, while speaking to The African News Journal. "It feels great to be the winner, because so many people have doubts about African food. It not only has great taste but also a lasting impression. I have had people come to me a few days after trying some African delicasies and ask "where can i buy the recipes'? he added.
Kids Cafe is a nutrition and self-esteem program for homeless and at-risk youth living in Perspectives' Supportive Housing Program and in the St. Louis Park community. Many of the recipes entered in the 2007 Global Chili Cook-Off will be available on-line at
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Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public market with over 50 locally owned businesses offering the finest selection of produce, meats, delicacies, prepared foods, grocery items, and unique gifts from around the world, seven days a week. Around every turn you'll discover unusual and appetizing recipes, unearth a bargain and chat with local producers. Midtown Global Market contains the best international diversity South Minneapolis has characterized for decades.