When Ferinho Jubitane relocated from Amsterdam to Berlin in October 2021, he, like many, was enchanted by the culinary diversity of the city. However, there were certain dishes, ones that held a special place in his heart, not readily available. They were the dishes he grew up with. This sparked a longing to not only enjoy Surinamese cuisine himself but to introduce it to Berliners. Surinamese cuisine is uniquely diverse, blending Indigenous, Indian, Creole, Javanese, Chinese and European influences, each dish is infused with history. In the summer of 2022, Ferinho began conceptualizing Switi, and has officially launched today (delivery and pickup from 07.04.2024). Every Sunday, he and his team prepare a 3-course menu available for delivery from 6 pm to 9 pm or pickup from his kitchen in Friedrichshain. Orders can be placed up to four weeks in advance through the website. The menu begins with a Saoto soup — a light chicken broth infused with lemongrass and served with toppings such as boiled egg, tender chicken, and a fried mixture of potatoes, onions and rice noodles.
The main course, Roti Royal Fusion, features Surinamese roti made from spicy, ground split peas layered with dough and accompanied by a choice of chicken, lamb, prawns, tofu, jackfruit or chickpeas. The dish is served with a generous portion of vegetables, potatoes and egg. The meal is rounded out with Bojo cheesecake topped with passion fruit sauce. Bojo is no ordinary cheesecake, it combines grated cassava, coconut milk, cinnamon and vanilla to create a creamy texture like no other. The homemade passion fruit sauce allows diners to adjust the sweetness to their preference. In Suriname, ‘switi’ describes something delicious and enjoyable — a taste that is sweet or simply divine, and the Switi delivery concept perfectly embodies this sentiment.
Text: Robyn Steffen / Photos: Sophie Doering & Ferinho Jubitane
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