How to add a treat to your Easter tea…

By African Plate Spring has just begun and we are approaching an incredibly special, fun and flavourful time of year. This week’s blog is all about Easter, the memories that can be made and all the tasty FOOD that we should not miss out on. What is Easter Actually about? So now let us look […]

April 11, 2022 admin

Beans and Plantain Pottage Recipe

Many legumes are used in cooking throughout Africa.  While the pods of most of them can be eaten when fresh and young as a green vegetable, the vast majority of ‘beans and peas’ are dried.  The most widespread and readily available bean is the cowpea (otherwise known as black eyed peas), of which there are […]

January 30, 2021 admin

AGOYIN

Our special agoyin spice blend for making one of West Africa’s most nutritious and delicious street foods. Originating in Benin and Togo and now a much loved favourite in Nigeria, where you’ll often hear the famous shout of ‘Agoyin La!: Our mix will help you recreate this beloved bean dish. Order your authentic agoyin blend […]

August 19, 2020 admin