A Mosaic of Flavor livestream: Gulu Mu Mako (Congolese Plantains and Pork)

The Mosaic of Flavor cooking series is a collaboration between City Market and USCRI Vermont (US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Vermont, formerly the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program). In November, we will learn to make Gulu Mu Mako, a popular Congolese dish originating in La Bouenza District and eaten throughout the country. The literal translation from the Bembe language is "plantains and pork" and the dish is made by simmering pig feet with green plantain and vegetables. Gulu Mu Mako is a popular Congolese dish served at family gatherings and parties. Our instructor, Gertrude Moundouti Mitoumbi, came with her family to Vermont from Congo-Brazzaville in 2007 and now lives in the South End of Burlington. She says, "I cook food from back home so my children will have an idea of where they are coming from, so they will not get lost." The class will include a livestream cooking demo and Q&A with the instructor. 

This event is designed as a demo-style class, and not as a cook-along. The livestream will be held virtually on the Microsoft Teams platform, and instructions to join will be sent to participants after registration. In lieu of our usual ticket fees, we suggest a minimum $10 donation to USCRI’s efforts aiding refugee populations in Vermont when registering for a ticket.