Shop – African Grocery Delivery https://africart.ca A taste of home, online African grocery store Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:59:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://africart.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-LogoMakr_2ZW0gf-32x32.png Shop – African Grocery Delivery https://africart.ca 32 32 Honey (Oloyin) Beans – Unpicked https://africart.ca/product/honey-oloyin-beans-unpicked/ https://africart.ca/product/honey-oloyin-beans-unpicked/#respond Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:52:45 +0000 https://africart.ca/?post_type=product&p=2729 Honey (Oloyin) Beans is a naturally sweet version of beans. It has a unique sweet taste that makes it a great meal anytime any day be it as a side dish with Rice, Bean cake (Moin-Moin), or Bean Fritters (Akara).

Honey Oloyin beans are a type of bean that is popularly grown and consumed in Nigeria. This bean is also known as the Oloyin bean, which is a brownish-colored, kidney-shaped bean that has a sweet taste. Honey Oloyin beans are mostly used in soups, stews, and as a side dish. In this report, we will discuss the nutritional value, health benefits, and cooking methods of Honey Oloyin beans.

Honey Oloyin beans are a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber. They are also low in fat, making them an ideal food for weight loss diets. Additionally, Honey Oloyin beans contain essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, folate, phosphorus, and potassium. Iron is necessary for the production of red blood cells, while folate is essential for fetal development during pregnancy.

Health Benefits:

The consumption of Honey Oloyin beans has been linked to various health benefits. For instance, the dietary fiber in Honey Oloyin beans helps to regulate bowel movement, prevent constipation, and promote a healthy digestive system. Additionally, the high protein content in Honey Oloyin beans can help to build and repair tissues, strengthen bones, and improve muscle mass.

 

Cooking Methods:

There are various ways to prepare and cook Honey Oloyin beans. One of the most popular methods is boiling the beans until they are soft and then seasoning them with spices such as onions, garlic, and ginger. Honey Oloyin beans can also be mashed and used as a filling for sandwiches or made into patties and fried as a snack. Another popular method of cooking Honey Oloyin beans is to add them to stews and soups.

In conclusion, Honey Oloyin beans are a nutritious and delicious food that can be incorporated into various dishes. They are a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, folate, phosphorus, and potassium. The consumption of Honey Oloyin beans has been linked to various health benefits, including improved digestion, bone health, and muscle mass. There are various ways to cook Honey Oloyin beans, and they can be enjoyed as a side dish, filling, or snack.

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Jollof Rice https://africart.ca/product/jollof-rice-2/ https://africart.ca/product/jollof-rice-2/#respond Mon, 20 Sep 2021 22:28:19 +0000 https://africart.ca/?post_type=product&p=2650 1/2 tbsp curry powder: $0.99 • 1/2 tsp garlic/onion powder • 1/2 tsp thyme: $2.99 • 1/4 tsp ginger: $3.99]]> Jollof rice is that dish everybody in the family never says “No” to. This delicious, flavored, and spicy meal is very popular within and outside Africa. It is a favorite in many African homes and never disappoints in being that perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner idea. Made with rice, chicken stock and tomatoes, Jollof rice is that easy to make meal, but one must be careful, so the spices aren’t too little or too much, or the rice don’t get too soft or too hard to chew. Lol. However, the perfect jollof rice can be made when you follow this recipe, courtesy of Eleanor’s Dish. As usual, we curated the ingredients with their prices on our website so you can shop and make yourself some delicious jollof rice.

Instructions:
1. Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, large red onions until consistency is smooth and set aside
2. Wash the rice thoroughly to rid off starch and set aside.
3. To a medium-sized pot on medium heat, heat canola oil and butter
4. Throw in chopped onions and allow to fry for about 5 mins or until redness starts to fade
5. Pour in tomato paste and allow to fry for about 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
6. Add in your blended mixture, crayfish, Maggi, cayenne & black pepper, white pepper, bay leaves, curry powder, garlic, thyme. Mix and fry for about 30 minutes, continuously stirring to avoid burning.
7. Add chicken stock and salt. Mix and allow cook for an additional 10 mins
8. Add in washed rice and a bit of water (if necessary), and reduce heat to low.
9. Cover pot with aluminum foil, to avoid heat from escaping through lid
10. Cook rice on low heat for about 30 mins
11. Once cooked, mix thoroughly to combine ingredients
12. Cover and let cook for an additional 10 mins.
13. To get the party Jollof flavour, turn up the heat and let the rice burn for about 3 mins. (Be careful with this step, so you don’t burn the whole rice)
Also, note that you can add your spices as much or as little depending on your preference and taste choice. Now that your jollof rice is ready, you can pair with fried plantain and fried chicken. Both can be gotten from our website. Ladies and Gentlemen, nothing is stopping you from making that tasty jollof rice for you and your family.

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Cauliflower Fufu – 1lb https://africart.ca/product/cauliflower-fufu-1lb/ https://africart.ca/product/cauliflower-fufu-1lb/#respond Sun, 16 May 2021 19:26:50 +0000 https://africart.ca/?post_type=product&p=2387 Cauliflower Fufu is a great  substitute for Fufu or Eba. It contains Cauliflower and Psyllium husk. It can be enjoyed with any vegetable soup of choice.   Origin USA

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Poundo Potato https://africart.ca/product/poundo-potato/ https://africart.ca/product/poundo-potato/#respond Mon, 03 May 2021 16:43:50 +0000 https://africart.ca/product/poundo-potato/

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Milo – 500g https://africart.ca/product/milo-500g/ https://africart.ca/product/milo-500g/#respond Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:38:11 +0000 https://africart.ca/?post_type=product&p=2352 https://africart.ca/product/milo-500g/feed/ 0 Abacha – 150g https://africart.ca/product/abacha-cassava/ https://africart.ca/product/abacha-cassava/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:08:59 +0000 https://africart.ca/product/abacha-cassava/ Abacha is a popular dish in Eastern Nigeria. Abacha is also referred to as African Salad. It is made from Cassava.

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Maggi Bouillon Cubes https://africart.ca/product/maggi-cubes/ https://africart.ca/product/maggi-cubes/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:04:25 +0000 https://africart.ca/product/maggi-cubes/ Maggi Seasoning cubes is carefully created to contain all the wonderful flavours to create a delicious dish for you and your family. Each pack contains 100 cubes

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Fresh Frozen Snails (5 Count) https://africart.ca/product/fresh-frozen-snails-5-count/ https://africart.ca/product/fresh-frozen-snails-5-count/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:21:53 +0000 https://africart.ca/?post_type=product&p=2175 Pack of frozen fresh snails. Each pack contains 5 snails

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Ducros curry powder https://africart.ca/product/ducros-curry-powder/ https://africart.ca/product/ducros-curry-powder/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:17:10 +0000 https://africart.ca/product/ducros-curry-powder/

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Cow towel Tripe (Saki) – 1Lb https://africart.ca/product/cow-towel-tripe-saki-1lb/ https://africart.ca/product/cow-towel-tripe-saki-1lb/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:31:54 +0000 https://africart.ca/product/cow-towel-tripe-saki-1lb/

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