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Waterfall City Lifestyle
MEET THE CHEF
ALBERT SAIDI
Head Chef and Kitchen Manager
at The Codfather, Polofields Crossing
B est known for its succulent Q: Do you have any
seafood, The Codfather’s menu
accolades?
will happily satisfy carnivores
A: Yes.
and vegetarians, too. In this
edition of our Meet the Chef series, • Best employee at Social on Main.
• Interview on 5fm with Kyle Casim.
we introduce you to Albert Saidi, the • Interview on Radio 702 with Azania.
talented chef at The Codfather in the
Polofields Crossing shopping centre. Q: What is your cooking style?
Albert serves world-class, feel-good A: I am quite versatile in many cuisines,
cuisine you don’t want to miss. but my love for fish has grown
dramatically over the last few years.
Q: What is the restaurant and
cuisine? Q: What is your inspiration for
A: The Codfather, Polofields Crossing, new recipes/dishes?
serves seafood and some African and A: Lots of experimenting and creating
European cuisine. new dishes by blending African herbs into
old recipes.
Q: When did you decide to
become a chef? Q: What is your favourite dish
A: My parents’ passing played a role. Q: Did you study? If so, to prepare on your current
When I was 18, I suddenly found myself where? menu? Why?
working at Spur for survival. And as A: Yes, I studied food and beverage A: Our Mozambique-style Peri-Peri
they say, the rest is history. management at Intec College. Prawns stand out thanks to our unique
signature sauce.
Q: What is your favourite
home-cooked meal?
A: Oxtail. I love trying different recipes
with it. Also, chicken feet cooked well with
pap. Oh, what a tremendous African dish!
Q: In your opinion, what is the
most underrated ingredient?
Why?
A: Garlic can completely change any dish’s
flavour and aroma.
Q: If you could cook with only
three ingredients, what would
they be?
A: Garlic, rosemary and chicken.
Q: What are the kitchen tools
or appliances you cannot
function without?
The Mozambique-style Peri-Peri Prawns with the unique, signature sauce is Chef Albert’s favourite dish to A: A great sharpened knife, flame gas grill
prepare on The Codfather’s menu. and oven.
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