Chefs' Manifesto Podcast - Sweetpotato: the Root to Health

Season 3 - Episode 4

This episode is all about sweetpotato, a nutrient-rich crop that's one of the most-consumed in Africa. Chef Kiran Jethwa and Chef Yi Wen share recipes and stories about this fantastic healthy crop from their respective parts of the world. Maria Andrade, a Mozambican sweetpotato breeder and World Food Prize laureate, also joins the discussion, celebrating the importance of sweetpotato for many people and communities around the globe and particularly in Africa where this crop is often a substitute for meat.