Chef Ahmed Obo Is Bringing Kenyan Island Food to New Mexico - Cooking in America

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  • Опубліковано 11 чер 2018
  • On this episode of Cooking in America, Sheldon Simeon is in Santa Fe, New Mexico at Jambo Cafe, hanging out with chef Ahmed Obo.
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  • @eater
    @eater  6 років тому +23

    Hope you loved this episode of CIA. Check out more here: ua-cam.com/video/pS2Uo3ko_ew/v-deo.html

    • @elliottenriquez
      @elliottenriquez 6 років тому

      Eater you could do an entire series about New Mexico. Check out Fire & Hops in Santa Fe next. It's a Gastropub with New Mexican, American, and Asian fusion...amazing!

    • @yashyash-ns2zf
      @yashyash-ns2zf 6 років тому

      Eater

    • @bigdogpeck1874
      @bigdogpeck1874 4 роки тому

      Yo my brotha thank you for bringing me to all these amazing places with you I love your passion for food ppl and your cuisines your channel is awesome all blessings be upon you brotha.

  • @zenitrammpr
    @zenitrammpr 6 років тому +128

    This man is a gem! He has so much to talk about and loves expressing his story; it’s beautiful.

  • @MidnightCravings
    @MidnightCravings 6 років тому +130

    That grilled Mahi Mahi and coconut shrimp....damn I could go for some right now!

  • @MoxieBeast
    @MoxieBeast 6 років тому +20

    amazing story. i love his passion and the way he talks about his community, his thrill for what he does, his journey.

  • @FountainOfYoot
    @FountainOfYoot 6 років тому +27

    I love it! As a Kenyan trying to be a pro chef, always love seeing my people thrive world wide! 🖖

  • @user-od4op6ng9y
    @user-od4op6ng9y 6 років тому +32

    Ahmed is just a cool dude. Really enjoyed this episode and listening to Ahmeds story.

  • @dunya4754
    @dunya4754 6 років тому +42

    East Africa in the building, I love when you eat with your hands 💕💕💕

  • @KimmieAbuya
    @KimmieAbuya 6 років тому +27

    My man Ahmed representing my beautiful country KENYA!

  • @nocando17
    @nocando17 6 років тому +114

    About time man! I love watching Sheldon go to these different restaurants! Diversity is everything 😎

  • @Glee73
    @Glee73 6 років тому +31

    this guy is a great story teller. and his food looks amazing!

  • @KindaMaria
    @KindaMaria 6 років тому +59

    That coconut pili pili shrimp 🍤 I’m gonna go make that right now

  • @abdulmohamad1325
    @abdulmohamad1325 6 років тому +105

    May Allah protect you and give you success Ahmed

    • @alphakbody
      @alphakbody 6 років тому +2

      Abdul Mohamad Ameen

  • @TheBworggah
    @TheBworggah 5 років тому +5

    He brought food from my home country to New Mexico... I have to visit this place soon!!! Chef Ahmed is the G.O.A.T!!!

  • @kidathi
    @kidathi 4 роки тому +5

    Great episode, from Kenya to the world, Chef Ahmed doing us proud out there 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪. Top dude right there.

  • @ritaroggs
    @ritaroggs 6 років тому +6

    Am so proud of him! Bigs up bro....
    I live in Nevada...will visit that joint some Day. Hongera sana Chef!

  • @montblancnoland4034
    @montblancnoland4034 6 років тому +7

    Seems to have good relationship with mom that's awesome

  • @runescapeaddict111
    @runescapeaddict111 6 років тому +5

    10/10 loved Ahmed's story telling; a very beautiful episode!

  • @marycharles1602
    @marycharles1602 6 років тому +2

    Yummy, just enjoyed watching the preparation of Lamu dishes. Thanks again.

  • @aR0ttenBANANA
    @aR0ttenBANANA 6 років тому +16

    I love any shrimp so I'm down with the vibes.

  • @variansteven4305
    @variansteven4305 6 років тому

    it's amusing to hear all the stories behind every restaurant along with the good foods. Well done Sheldon! This series is getting better and better

  • @godlyuprising1087
    @godlyuprising1087 3 роки тому

    Wow, he's so humble and cooks with such warmth and grace looking forward to coming here very soon, go jumbo cafe, tujenge Taifa.. fifa Mexico

  • @xHighPotencyx
    @xHighPotencyx 6 років тому

    True, unbridled passion and love for cooking right there.

  • @asagiX24
    @asagiX24 6 років тому +1

    Wow that Chefs story is Amazing and Inspiring!

  • @muhammedmiah5764
    @muhammedmiah5764 6 років тому +1

    This is the beauty of migrating and learning new things and passing on own culture i hope for the best for you 😀 made me really happy while fasting

  • @jimmycodmw2
    @jimmycodmw2 6 років тому +4

    amazing inspiring story at end !!!!!!!!!!

  • @lightningstrike6
    @lightningstrike6 5 років тому

    This man is living the true American dream. Hard work and determination pays off! Glad to see and great video.

  • @umeriwaeoket3467
    @umeriwaeoket3467 4 роки тому +2

    I really hope places like this are still around and operating during covid-19

  • @blacklotus5451
    @blacklotus5451 5 років тому +2

    love this chanel!

  • @kd1s
    @kd1s 6 років тому +2

    Oh man - all flavors I love in those dishes.

  • @soixantecroissants
    @soixantecroissants 2 роки тому

    Sheldon is great! Hopefully he finds time to make more of these videos visiting other great restaurants in the states too. Loved this guys story and the food looks yummy!

  • @RoseMakeUpArtist
    @RoseMakeUpArtist 5 років тому

    Thanks for these recipes Chef. The food looks soooo good 😋

  • @mithranns8862
    @mithranns8862 5 років тому

    What a delightful human being!

  • @bcwolters
    @bcwolters 6 років тому

    Chef Obo, Many more people should be like you! And you know why.

  • @elliottenriquez
    @elliottenriquez 6 років тому +10

    Nice, Jambo is great. Used to go there in between classes.

  • @thuitanyawira2307
    @thuitanyawira2307 4 роки тому

    Love this food from Kenya.. truly Kenyan.. the ugali is good because is filling

  • @inzam2524
    @inzam2524 6 років тому +5

    Sheldon is a top bloke 💓👍

  • @gardenchef8298
    @gardenchef8298 4 роки тому

    Yes,my brother, fish,greens,chilies, ugali craving these flavors.

  • @qaissashif6011
    @qaissashif6011 5 років тому +1

    Born in kenya and at heart kenya food and culture all the waaay

  • @gorillachilla
    @gorillachilla 3 роки тому

    these 2 guys right here legends

  • @mrjoseywales007
    @mrjoseywales007 6 років тому +4

    I cud almost smell n taste it!!!!

  • @TheQwertsy
    @TheQwertsy 3 роки тому

    I'm so proud of you. I'm from Lamu too.

  • @marbar9195
    @marbar9195 6 років тому +10

    ❤️ seeing Sheldon as a host!!

    • @houstonmacbro
      @houstonmacbro 6 років тому +2

      MarBar He is one of my favorite celebrity chefs.

  • @NERO-ez1mn
    @NERO-ez1mn 6 років тому

    chef's passion

  • @Honesty001
    @Honesty001 4 роки тому

    Hardworking n Honestly and Luck

  • @zairetorero
    @zairetorero 6 років тому

    Mad respect from Kenya, that ugali is everything here

  • @PhysiqueFuel
    @PhysiqueFuel 6 років тому

    This food looks on point

  • @JukeNnukem
    @JukeNnukem 6 років тому +19

    Watu wa lamu wanajua kupika vyakula tamu, delicious!

  • @janetndila8410
    @janetndila8410 6 років тому +1

    Ugali in New Mexico...that's legendary. Its not Kenyan enough if Ugali is not in the menu. Cool Stuff Chef Ahmed.

  • @austinoldfield5251
    @austinoldfield5251 6 років тому

    New Mexico checking in.

  • @Eeeeeeee.eeeeeeee
    @Eeeeeeee.eeeeeeee 6 років тому

    Beautiful

  • @keshav3593
    @keshav3593 5 років тому +1

    So good to see people feeling & eating food in their hands .:)

  • @josephpotter7776
    @josephpotter7776 4 роки тому

    I love eating with my hands

  • @Shornetastic
    @Shornetastic 6 років тому

    Very cool

  • @mbajuni
    @mbajuni 6 років тому +2

    People here from to show support from Lamu because you are too far to go to the restaurant please raise your hands up 🙌🏾

  • @josephinewanjohi7870
    @josephinewanjohi7870 6 років тому

    Yay to Kenya my country 🙌🙌🙌

    • @FacitOmniaVoluntas.
      @FacitOmniaVoluntas. 6 років тому +2

      josephine wabuu Who's better at making these dishes, your mom or him haha

  • @GUSCi-BDE
    @GUSCi-BDE 4 роки тому

    Uuh ugali that my favorite with stew and vegetables

  • @camty
    @camty 6 років тому

    That's one wobbly table

  • @sirchancealot919
    @sirchancealot919 3 роки тому

    Dude looks sooo young! Good food doesn’t age you!

  • @Tired_Farmer
    @Tired_Farmer 6 років тому

    @4:42 we call it pap in ZA

  • @SallieAndrea
    @SallieAndrea 6 років тому

    Ahh yay!! Kenyan 🇰🇪🇰🇪

  • @yashyash-ns2zf
    @yashyash-ns2zf 6 років тому

    nice

  • @kitten7669
    @kitten7669 6 років тому +1

    Yesssss Lamu tamu our paradise😍😍

  • @nimomwangi1002
    @nimomwangi1002 6 років тому

    Love to see my country featured in shows that I love

  • @HamisiMtityo
    @HamisiMtityo 4 роки тому

    mombasa representing

  • @smokyFPV
    @smokyFPV 6 років тому +6

    I wasn't a big fan of African cuisine, but after watching this, i'm down to eat it everyday!

    • @912deborah
      @912deborah 6 років тому +4

      MJ Jaber the western media is to blame. They only show you poor Africans and they skip over all the rich culture. If you eat african food especially East African you will eat your fingers.

    • @catherinegichuki2242
      @catherinegichuki2242 8 місяців тому

      Plus its healthy and tasty....

  • @TheRocknrolla12
    @TheRocknrolla12 5 років тому +2

    That is why America is the Greatest Nation on earth, it may not be perfect but it represents the idea that Humanuty is in reality one Nation.
    Until China and Russia embraces multiculturalism they cannot possibly overtake the U.S.

  • @thejompi
    @thejompi 6 років тому

    Ugali in Kenya, banku in Ghana, fermented fungi.

  • @BoyAditya
    @BoyAditya 6 років тому

    jambo, habari gani? :-D ... man.. how I miss Swahili and Kenyan/Tanzanian food ...

  • @putridewa2446
    @putridewa2446 6 років тому

    I wanna taste chilli all around the world

  • @DaanTheMaan
    @DaanTheMaan 4 роки тому

    Wobbly table.

  • @Moridorable
    @Moridorable 6 років тому +1

    Jambo. I learned that from Mean Girls.

  • @misskanyared
    @misskanyared 6 років тому +1

    That is definitely Lamu speaking

  • @connoryoshioka7040
    @connoryoshioka7040 6 років тому

    Hilo stand up!

  • @lysneb
    @lysneb 6 років тому

    that is a wobbly-ass table!

    • @kevinswackyworld
      @kevinswackyworld 4 роки тому

      the food hits different when the table is wobbly.

  • @averybracey7631
    @averybracey7631 6 років тому +3

    I see why Africans cook the best

  • @clu83
    @clu83 6 років тому

    Ugali

  • @therandomwanderer2507
    @therandomwanderer2507 6 років тому +5

    MmMmMmm those shrimps.....

  • @TheLegend-nm8ji
    @TheLegend-nm8ji 4 роки тому +1

    "Should we call an ambulance?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @oabuseer
    @oabuseer 6 років тому +3

    I wish y'all would try and pronounce his name right 😔 Also I don't normally like fish but those prawns and mahi mahi looks damn delicious

  • @Sakja
    @Sakja 6 років тому +1

    He worked his behind off, but he made it. Wish we could teach our children the value of hard work.

  • @TheImportlove
    @TheImportlove 6 років тому

    can i come?

  • @dephna
    @dephna 6 років тому +1

    🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @kariuksnjoro
    @kariuksnjoro 5 років тому

    Hehehehe, mbona kiingereza cha mwanangu ni kama ametoka Mexico? Safi sana

    • @ibrahimdhere
      @ibrahimdhere 3 роки тому

      Glad you spotted that😂 he’s from Santa Fe

  • @joshuastevens3152
    @joshuastevens3152 5 років тому

    Chill with the oh my God he is Lord

  • @user-is5qt7mt6t
    @user-is5qt7mt6t 6 років тому

    Mean da hat

  • @jehceeeh4714
    @jehceeeh4714 3 роки тому

    👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼🌶

  • @clayford8401
    @clayford8401 6 років тому +3

    Didn't know that kendrick lamar was also a chef

  • @debbiemarquis3231
    @debbiemarquis3231 4 роки тому

    The mahi mahi tho

  • @MikeLuisCozinheiro75
    @MikeLuisCozinheiro75 6 років тому

    That piri-piri is from Moçambique no ? Was a Portuguese selling you that ?

    • @hiribae6807
      @hiribae6807 5 років тому

      The Portuguese left alot of influence on the kenyan coast.

  • @leylas174
    @leylas174 6 років тому +5

    Please could you do Somali food next!!!

  • @translost
    @translost 6 років тому

    Looking this is meke me OMG I won't to ete oll

  • @MEGASTRIX
    @MEGASTRIX 6 років тому +6

    We eat with our hands too wow I didnt know africans did that . Cool

    • @khanirinaftali1178
      @khanirinaftali1178 6 років тому +1

      the only item closer to cutlery are skewers

    • @huusseins
      @huusseins 6 років тому +2

      Only westerners use spoon and fork 😁

  • @sameotoko
    @sameotoko 4 роки тому

    Who ever disliked this video probably eats their steak with ketchup

  • @Zerba-
    @Zerba- 5 років тому

    Yoo this man was sooo skinny back then

  • @mabdulmateen
    @mabdulmateen 6 років тому +11

    So according to him it’s an American culture to work 3 jobs to support your family, it’s sad
    It’s the governments problem that these people have to work overtime and they are still underpaid

    • @cavinlevy
      @cavinlevy 4 роки тому

      He had 10 siblings to support and he had to support himself.

  • @dj2deep
    @dj2deep 6 років тому

    anyone else bothered by the wobbly table? lol

  • @ClomaPH
    @ClomaPH 6 років тому

    Last

  • @aishahussein4415
    @aishahussein4415 6 років тому

    Birds eye mambo yote.

  • @russellzheng5782
    @russellzheng5782 6 років тому

    Kendrick Lamar dad be like..

  • @304eROD
    @304eROD 6 років тому

    Never eat on a wobbly table..