Learn how to make the Tanzanian staple dish Chips Mayai with Kyona Benjamin and the Vermont Council on World Affairs. Chips Mayai, literally translating to eggs and french fries, is a classic street food dish with rising popularity among the Tanzanian youth. In this interactive cooking class, Kyona will walk you through how to make this dish and discuss Tanzanian culture!
Meet the Chef
Kyona Benjamin
Kyona Benjamin is a teacher and alum of the Vermont Council on World Affairs 2019 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program where he served as an adult mentor. Originally from Dar es Salaam, Kyona also works for the US Embassy in Tanzania where he recently helped host the VCWA’s 2019 ChangeMakers Summit. Kyona is an expert Chips Mayai cook and enjoys sharing Tanzanian culture with Vermonters.
“You can call me a food lover. I consider myself a person who loves to eat (and drink) delicious things. I find as much enjoyment in in the kitchen preparing a delicious meal. Let’s enjoy Chips Mayai!”