{"id":42762,"date":"2026-03-28T10:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T08:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=42762"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:25:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:25:05","slug":"how-sibaya-chef-prudence-ntombela-earned-national-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/how-sibaya-chef-prudence-ntombela-earned-national-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sibaya chef Prudence Ntombela earned national recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>When passion meets pressure in the kitchen, special things can happen, and for Chef de Partie Prudence Ntombela from Sibaya Casino &amp; Entertainment Kingdom, that moment recently came plated to perfection, with a silver finish to match.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-42764\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic-244x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic-244x400.jpg 244w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic-624x1024.jpg 624w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic-768x1260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic-936x1536.jpg 936w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic-256x420.jpg 256w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic-696x1142.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic-1068x1752.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefPic.jpg 1237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/a>Prudence stepped onto the national stage at the prestigious Inter-Hotel Challenge gala awards dinner late last year \u2013 often described as the \u201cOscars\u201d of the hospitality industry \u2013 and earned second place in the Food &amp; Wine Pairing (hot) category.<br \/>\nHer standout dish, a masala slinger served with creamy Lancewood arancini, romesco sauce and pico de gallo, was paired with the David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Pinot Noir 2023. The bold, flavour-packed combination impressed judges and showcased her technical skill and creativity.<br \/>\nThe competition is known for its intensity, with multiple rounds over several days, and a podium finish is significant.<\/p>\n<p>Passion drives her through the long hours of kitchen life, and she hopes to continue growing in the industry. Like many chefs, her love of food is rooted in childhood memories. Hers is beautifully simple: arriving home from school to the smell of freshly baked bread, still warm, spread thick with butter and melting into every bite.<br \/>\nHer favourite flavours are close to home. She has a deep love for Durban cuisine, with spicy lamb curry served with pap or steamed bread topping her list.<br \/>\n<em><strong>Details: IG:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sun_sibaya\/\">@sun_sibaya<\/a>; <strong>FB:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sibayacasino\/\">@sibayacasino<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prudence&#8217;s lamb curry<\/strong><br \/>\nServes 4-6<br \/>\n<strong>Curry ingredients<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00b7 1.2 kg lamb (shoulder or leg), cut into medium cubes<br \/>\n\u00b7 3 tbsp vegetable oil<br \/>\n\u00b7 2 large onions, finely chopped<br \/>\n\u00b7 2 tbsp of finely chopped garlic<br \/>\n\u00b7 2 tbsp ginger finely chopped<br \/>\n\u00b7 2 tbsp masala curry spice<br \/>\n\u00b7 A handful of fresh chopped curry leaves<br \/>\n\u00b7 A handful of freshly chopped mint<br \/>\n\u00b7 A handful of freshly chopped coriander<br \/>\n\u00b7 \u00bd tsp egg yellow powder<br \/>\n\u00b7 1-2 fresh green chillies, slit (optional)<br \/>\n\u00b7 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (optional)<br \/>\n\u00b7 Salt to taste<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefsProTip.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-42765\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefsProTip.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefsProTip.jpg 381w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/ChefsProTip-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/a><strong>Method<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Place the lamb cubes into a bowl and rinse with cold water for five minutes. Drain and set aside.<br \/>\n2. In a large pot add oil, onions and cook on medium heat until deep golden brown (this is key for flavour). Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for one minute until fragrant. Add curry leaves, mint, coriander, masala curry powder and chillies. Fry spices for 30-60 seconds (don&#8217;t burn).<br \/>\n3. Add the lamb to the pot, season with salt, then add the hot water.<br \/>\n4. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1\u00bd to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.<br \/>\n5. Coat the potatoes in egg yellow powder and add them during the last 30 minutes of cooking.<br \/>\n6. Season with salt to taste, garnish with fresh coriander, and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving with steamed rice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When passion meets pressure in the kitchen, special things can happen, and for Chef de Partie Prudence Ntombela from Sibaya Casino &amp; Entertainment Kingdom, that moment recently came plated to perfection, with a silver finish to match. 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