SELASSIE ATADIKA

The innovative Ghanaian chef lays out a recipe for a sustainable food future

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PREP TIME

Generations. This recipe begins with the wisdom of those who came before us.

DIFFICULTY

Both simple and complex. The steps are intuitive, but they require patience, attention, and love.

COOK TIME

Lifetimes. The simmering is slow but transformative, and each step reveals something new.

SERVINGS

Infinite. Enough for a community, with plenty to share with future generations.

TOTAL TIME

Ongoing. This dish evolves as we learn, grow, and adapt. There is no final version— only progress.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup of biodiversity
A generous handful of circular economy thinking
3 heaping spoonfuls of communal dining
A bouquet of plant-forward proteins
2 sprigs of Indigenous knowledge
1 teaspoon of preservation and seasonality
A dash of regenerative agriculture
A pinch of wild harvesting

NUTRITION

RICH IN RESILIENCE: Strengthens ecosystems
SOURCE OF HOPE: Reimagines what food can be