Ngana (Ratto) and Gindungoo

This is Ngana AKA: Ratto! Ngana was a Kitchen Steward (Pot Washer) but has been advanced to a Cook through his pure persistence and hard work. Although he has next to zero knowledge of cooking he is a great example of what the guys here can achieve if they work hard. Its difficult to educate the people here as some have limited English skills (as we do Portuguese) so they learn by repetition and demonstration. Some, like Ngana, pick it up quickly, others do not. 

I find your lack of faith disturbing........... 

He might look a cheap Angolan version of Darth Vader but the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) he is wearing here is essential as he is doing one of the least favourite jobs in the kitchen, preparing the dreaded Gindungoo! This is basically a REALLY hot chilly pepper that the Angolans boil up, then blitz down to a pulp (see below). They mix this with Olive Oil and serve it as an accompaniment in the dining hall. We also use it to add some genuine nuclear heat to our Chilli's and Curries. This stuff in its raw state is lethal, hence the PPE (As you can see some of our PPE is highly evolved, hi tech gear - A rubbish bag). Even if it gets onto your skin it will burn! Good times!  

When they make Gindungoo in the kitchen the fumes alone are enough to cause some serious coughing fits. It really is that potent. We have a couple of nutters here who actually eat this with their BREAKFAST. (Ninja, not that you will ever see this but I'm talking about YOU!).

This one pot will last us a week, after which we receive our local delivery and do it all again.