Multichoice launches my Botswana plate
Imagine being able to enjoy all your favourite Setswana delicacies fused with a touch of western cuisine. Well, you don’t have to picture that anymore because Rachel’s plate is bringing you just that with step-by-step guide on how to prepare them.
Last week, a Young Motswana Chef, Rachel Tlagae launched a brand new cooking show on DSTV’s Honey TV (Ch 173) which gives Africa a taste of Botswana. It was a monumental moment for Botswana, as the 28-year-old made her debut as the first Motswana to host her own cooking show on the DStv platform.
Running for 13 episodes, My Botswana Plate, takes viewers on a tantalizing culinary journey that features Rachel preparing traditional Setswana cuisine with a modern twist. Speaking at the screening of the first episode, Multichoice Corporate Affairs Manager, Thembile Legwaila said that My Botswana Plate is part of a series of “My Plate” shows that air on Honey TV. “The series introduces viewers to various different aspects of African culture through the use of local language and through exposing viewers to different tribal cuisine.”
The star of the show who is as stunning as her food expressed her gratitude to Multichoice Botswana for the support they have given her throughout.
“It’s such a surreal feeling to be part of something this big, not only for me but for Botswana! I remain completely grateful and humbled by the opportunity to put my beautiful country on the map with something so simple yet so special to me- the love of food,” said Tlagae at the glittering event.
Tlagae narrated the story of how she bagged the incredible deal. “Honey TV sent me a follow request on Instagram, I guess they had seen my work on my page. They DM’d me about this incredible opportunity and there was no way I was going to say no!”
The first episode which was aired a week ago saw Rachel prepare mouth-watering desserts; lerotse (kalahari melon) cupcakes and a lengangale (dried melon) cheesecake. It was truly refreshing to witness such creativity with our indigenous products.
Viewers on DStv Compact, Compact Plus and Premium can enjoy more episodes of My Botswana Plate every Saturday at 16h30 on HONEY TV (DStv Channel 173).