Colombo SAMIA - Antillean Spice - 100g from the West Indies - an authentic product selected by NKOSI for its exceptional quality. 100g format.
Set off on a culinary adventure with Colombo SAMIA, a spice blend that will captivate your senses with every bite. Inspired by the rich traditions of the West Indies and Africa, this blend offers a perfect harmony that will elevate your dishes in an extraordinary way.
✨ Why choose this colombo?
- Antillean blend: a traditional West Indian recipe
- Perfect harmony: carefully dosed spices
- SAMIA brand: quality and authenticity
- Extraordinary flavours: aromatic depth
- Versatility: meats, fish, vegetables
🍽️ Recommended uses
Ideal for preparing chicken, pork, kid goat or fish colombo. Also perfect for vegetables, rice or West Indian marinades.
🌍 West Indian tradition
Colombo is an emblematic dish of the French West Indies, a legacy of Indian cuisine adapted to Caribbean flavours.
💡 Preparation tips
Fry the powder in a little oil before adding your ingredients. Store in a dry place.
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💡 Recipe ideas with this product
Used in the preparation of Veal Colombo, Creole Chicken Colombo and Fish Colombo. Brings authenticity and traditional flavour. Discover our detailed recipes and much more on the NKOSI blog.
A must-have of African and Caribbean cuisines - Although its production origins are varied, this spice has been an integral part of African and Caribbean culinary traditions for generations. From Senegalese mafé to Antillean colombo, it accompanies the most emblematic recipes of these rich and generous cuisines.
Origins and cultural heritage — colombo SAMIA
The colombo blend is emblematic of West Indian cuisine, brought by the indentured Indian workers in the 19th century to Martinique and Guadeloupe. It combines turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, mustard and chilli. It is the signature spice of chicken colombo and kid-goat colombo. It is found notably in Martinican chicken colombo, Guadeloupean kid-goat colombo and fish colombo.
Culinary uses — colombo SAMIA
- West Indian chicken colombo: 2 tablespoons in an oil-rum-garlic marinade.
- Kid-goat colombo: 2 tablespoons, simmer with sweet potato and chayote.
- Fish colombo: 1 tablespoon for 600g, quick cooking in the pan.
- Braised vegetables: 1 tablespoon with melted aubergines and tomatoes.
- Spiced yoghurt sauce: 1 teaspoon in 200g of Greek yoghurt with lime.
Benefits and nutritional profile — colombo SAMIA
The colombo blend combines the virtues of turmeric (anti-inflammatory curcumin), cumin (digestion) and fenugreek (blood-sugar regulation). It provides iron, manganese and fibre in notable amounts.
