The Thirty Billion
Spiced lamb kofta on Dutch stroopwafel with harissa yogurt — a humanist's vision of the future
He believes a world with thirty or forty billion people could produce far greater innovation
Why this bite? Tim believes more people means more progress. This lamb kofta on stroopwafel bridges Dutch roots with a global humanist vision — the future in a single taste.
The Story
Six weeks before our conversation, Tim became a father. When asked how large the global population should grow by century's end, he offered a startling answer: thirty to forty billion people. He describes himself as a humanist who believes progress accelerates when more minds participate in generating ideas. This bite bridges his Dutch roots with his global vision: a spiced lamb kofta resting on a miniature stroopwafel, with harissa yogurt for the heat of ambition and mint for the freshness of new life. East meets West on a Dutch foundation — the future according to a man who believes in more, not less.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- Ground lamb
- Ras el hanout
- Mini stroopwafels
- Harissa yogurt
- Fresh mint
- Sumac
Preparation
- 1.Season lamb with ras el hanout, form into tiny kofta, grill.
- 2.Warm mini stroopwafels briefly.
- 3.Place kofta on stroopwafel, dollop harissa yogurt.
- 4.Garnish with mint leaf and pinch of sumac.
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