Michael Elegbede demonstrates his kitchen skills at Otago Polytechnic. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH : A taste of Nigeria

Michael Elegbede works with the growers who supply the produce for his kitchen. PHOTO: SUPPLIED : A taste of Nigeria

Garden egg stuffed with ayamase relish, fried shallot. PHOTO: COURTESY OF MICHAEL ELEGBEDE : A taste of Nigeria

Plantain chips, calabash nutmeg spiced avocado puree. PHOTO: COURTESY OF MICHAEL ELEGBEDE : A taste of Nigeria

Lobster groundnut stew, efo riro, eba crisp. PHOTO: COURTESY OF MICHAEL ELEGBEDE Jollof rice, uda roasted semi deboned quail stuffed with morels and caramelised onions, plantain twill, ata dindin. PHOTO: COURTESY OF MICHAEL ELEGBEDE : A taste of Nigeria

Lobster groundnut stew, efo riro, eba crisp. PHOTO: COURTESY OF MICHAEL ELEGBEDE : A taste of Nigeria