{"product_id":"cornilles-1-kg-legumor","title":"Cowpeas LEGUMOR - Niébé African Legume - 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCowpeas LEGUMOR - West African Legume - 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e - an authentic product selected by NKOSI for its exceptional quality. 1kg format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the authenticity of Cowpeas LEGUMOR, also called black-eyed peas. These small legumes stand out for their mild and subtle flavour. Grown with care, they offer optimal quality and tenderness after cooking, perfect for African and Caribbean cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Why choose these cowpeas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack-eyed peas\u003c\/strong\u003e: an African and Caribbean variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e: a subtle and delicate taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLEGUMOR brand\u003c\/strong\u003e: premium quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: quick cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1kg format\u003c\/strong\u003e: economical for regular use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Recommended uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential for traditional African and Caribbean dishes, salads, soups, rice and peas or stews. Rich in plant protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌍 African and Caribbean tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowpeas (black-eyed peas) are a staple food in Africa and the Caribbean, used daily in many traditional dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Preparation tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak for 2-4h before cooking. They cook faster than other legumes. Store in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your batch now and savour the authenticity of cowpeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pigeon Peas LEGUMOR Caribbean Legume · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/farine-de-riz-legumor\"\u003eRice Flour LEGUMOR Malagasy Flour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from \u003ca href=\"\/en\"\u003eNKOSI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, your online \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/epicerie-africaine-caribeenne-produits-exotiques\"\u003eAfrican and Caribbean grocery\u003c\/a\u003e. Fast delivery throughout mainland France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkosi-recipe-suggestions\" style=\"margin-top:20px; padding:16px 20px; background:#faf7f2; border-left:4px solid #c17c2e; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600; color:#055B49; margin:0 0 8px; font-size:15px;\"\u003e💡 Recipe ideas with this product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#333;\"\u003eA key ingredient for preparing Akara. Brings authenticity and traditional flavour. Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/akara\" title=\"Akara: crispy African bean fritters\" style=\"color:#c17c2e; font-weight:500;\"\u003edetailed recipes\u003c\/a\u003e on the NKOSI blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins and cultural heritage of cowpeas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowpeas LEGUMOR, also called niébé or black-eyed peas, are a legume native to West Africa, grown for more than four thousand years in the Sahel region. Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal are the main producers. Niébé is the base of many traditional dishes such as akara (niébé fritters common in Benin and Nigeria), Senegalese thiébou niébé, or the kosaï balls sold at all hours in the streets of West Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary uses of cowpeas LEGUMOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the cowpeas for 6 to 12 hours before cooking to reduce the preparation time and improve digestibility:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeninese or Nigerian akara\u003c\/strong\u003e: shell after soaking, blend into a paste, fry into round fritters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSenegalese thiébou niébé\u003c\/strong\u003e: cook with rice, dried fish and tomato sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNigerien salad\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm cowpeas with red onions, tomatoes, parsley and lemon vinaigrette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIvorian garba\u003c\/strong\u003e: an accompaniment to attiéké and grilled tuna, in a spicy tomato sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRustic soup\u003c\/strong\u003e: cowpeas, root vegetables, smoked meat, long cooking to thicken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiébé-style hummus\u003c\/strong\u003e: a variant of classic hummus, mashed cowpeas with garlic, lemon, tahini.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooking time: 45 min to 1h in three times their volume of salted water. Keeps in a dry place in the resealed bag for up to 24 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutritional benefits of cowpeas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowpeas show an exceptional nutritional profile: 24g of plant protein per 100g (equivalent to meat), 11g of dietary fibre, and a significant load of iron, magnesium, zinc and folates. Their low glycaemic index makes them an ally for blood-sugar regulation. Like all legumes, they perfectly complement cereals (rice, millet, fonio) to provide a complete plant protein, particularly useful in vegetarian or flexitarian diets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LEGUMOR","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":49459360366926,"sku":"NK_333_49459360366926","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/cornilles-1-kg-legumor-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774102182","url":"https:\/\/www.nkosiagro.com\/en\/products\/cowpeas-legumor-niebe-african-legume-1kg","provider":"NKOSI.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}