Afro food

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A soup thickener popular with Eastern Nigerian cooking. This legume seed is dried and ground to the finest consistency. It lends it own distinctive taste to any dish. 1oz

Peri-Peri is a very hot and pungent variety of the capsicum chili pepper brought to West Africa by the 15th century Portuguese traders who gave it this Portuguese name. Fresh red pods are 2-3 times hotter than the green fruit. Dried pods are 10 times hotter. Peri-Peri is used in spice blends and mixes. It is used sparingly as a substitute for cayenne pepper.

Africa’s version of the American Black Eyed Peas, this bean as a distinct white color with a black spot and is a favorite alternative to the traditional Honey or Sweet Bean. It has a mild flavor and is very versatile. Can be used in any bean recipe. 2lbs

Numerous cuts of meats and some locally grown vegetables in Africa have a relatively tough consistency that requires prolonged cooking times to achieve the desired tenderness. African cooks have relied on the use of Akaun as a tenderizer for centuries and now it is available for your use! Add just a dash when boiling dried leaves or your favorite cuts of meat for a quicker cook time!

Alum is used in many an African kitchen to cleanse food prior to cooking particularly snails. It gives a crisp consistency to the final product. Alum can also be used for pickling your favorite fruits or vegetables, used to maintain crispness of leafy vegetables and found in many industrial bakeries.

A Moroccan (North African) blend used by the nomadic tribes on grilled lamb. This blend is extremely versatile and can be used on grilled meats, poultry, game or fish.

Here is a great gift idea for chefs or those who need a little help in the kitchen or just to keep for yourself! This collectors trunk features all seven AfroFood Spices and one additional jar of Thyme. The trunk is made of wood, can be sealed with a hook and is a great way to store your spices. It can also be re-purposed for various uses.

Fiery and packed with an abundance of flavor , our pepper blend has the classic reddish black color and is a blend of finely processed Cameroonian hot peppers. Cameroonian peppers is prized by discerning African cooks who want to add flavorful heat to dishes without overpowering the heat profile. 3.2oz

Our Full Bistro Apron is sure to make you look stylish while you cook! Made of durable Linen, it has a modern stripped design.

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