AkinVita! Catering
African-Caribbean
4.8
19 ratings
The Classics | Awon Alailegbe
Jollof Rice ("jaw-lawf")
Simply put, Jollof Rice is not just a meal. Oh no! It may as well be a religion. With this dish, we bless your tastebuds (you're welcome) with long grain parboiled rice sautéed in light oil, onions, ginger, and our carefully curated AkinVita spice blend. This mixture is slowly simmered and bathed in a specially seasoned rich bell pepper and tomato purée, beef or chicken stock, and bay leaf accents, until touched by smoke from the old gods... and the new!
Don’t forget to order plantains (“dodo”) and meats with this dish!
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Fried Rice
Every culture has its own take of fried rice. As SNL says, “we-know-dis”. But as with all things Nigerian, AkinVita fried rice is on a whole new level. How, you say?
Start with parboiled rice sautéed in light oil, onions, ginger, and our carefully curated AkinVita spice blend, (sounds familiar?), but slowly toss in a specially seasoned green bell pepper purée, beef or chicken stock, then stir with fried shrimp married with mixed veggies. Look... this is not your common fried rice.
Also, order plantains (“dodo”) and meats with this dish!
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Dodo ("doh doh")
Fried plantains. Need we say more?
Take ripened, moderately tendered plantains, slice or dice, season with our special AkinVita dodo fry mix, then fry until golden brown.
Now add this to your order, or by itself, and enjoy this golden deliciousness like the royalty you truly are. Fun fact! it is rumored that neighboring countries in Africa have fought over boundaries due to existing plantain vegetation.
We say — don’t make war, order more!
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Moin Moin ("moyn moyn")
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5.0 (1 rating)
This goodness is made with peeled African black-eyed or brown beans, blended with pepper, onions, and ginger until a paste is formed. Add light oil, our AkinVita spice mix, and your optional choice of additional beef and/or hard boiled eggs.
The mixture is then steamed in individually wrapped bags until hardened into a tamale-esque consistency.
In fact, some would say this is the Nigerian tamale. We let you decide.
Pairs beautifully with Jollof Rice. I mean, doesn’t everything?
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Asaro (“ah-sah-roh”)
What they never mentioned in the stories was: Wee Bear's porridge was actually Akinvita-grade Asaro. I mean why else would anyone hang out in a bear’s house, and wait for their return?
This yam porridge experience is created with African yams (commonly called “Naija yams” or “Ghana yams”), stirred in a tomato, bell pepper, onion, and garlic sauce, seasoned with our AkinVita spice blend, and simmered for enough time... at least until the bears come home. So come on Goldilocks ... feeling hungry?
Pairs charmingly with plantains (“dodo”) and tasty meats!
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Beef Suya (“suu-yah”)
Roasted thinly sliced beef or chicken, seasoned in ginger and other herbs, and our famous AkinVita pepper dry rub. Contains organic groundnuts.
Nigeria doesn’t have a Chinese “great wall” but we bet you can see night-time suya street vendors from space. No need to verify. Just belieeeeve.
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Chicken Suya (“suu-yah”)
Roasted thinly sliced beef or chicken, seasoned in ginger and other herbs, and our famous AkinVita pepper dry rub. Contains organic groundnuts.
Nigeria doesn’t have a Chinese “great wall” but we bet you can see night-time suya street vendors from space. No need to verify. Just belieeeeve.
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Something Light | Nkankan Tio Wuwo
AkinVita Meat/Veggie Pie (Nigerian empanadas)
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5.0 (1 rating)
$3.00 ea, minimum order 30 pieces"
Our signature AkinVita pies are extremely popular, with tens of thousands of pieces sold and devoured, quite shamelessly at weddings (yes, including at the altar), birthdays, and several other celebrations.
But we sincerely promise that scheduled celebrations are not required to place an order. We need not verify as we're aware that consumption of this — tasty dough, and specially seasoned, minced-meat or veggie and potato filled bundle of pleasure — is truly celebratory enough.
Get AkinVita pies and smile!
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Chin Chin (sweet crunchy snack)
You wandered back from the store with flour, nutmeg, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and cooking oil, just to realize that you already had the website and phone number to order these snacks directly from AkinVita!
Before the embarrassment (and impending confusion) sinks in, you swiftly head back to the store with the aforementioned ingredients and wisely return them, as you purchase several storage containers to wisely portion your daily supply of your beloved AkinVita chin chin.
Phew ... close call. Good job!
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Puff Puff
What do you get when flour, yeast and sugar are mixed together, set to rise, then fried
in canola or vegetable oil?
You guessed right—Our Akinvita puff puff pastries!
Bring these to any party and you are not the person that was late. No, no. You're the one who brought puff puff. We cannot guarantee that you will enjoy the number of folks pretending to be your best friend but we can guarantee your extended invitation to any future parties.
Puff... poof. They're gone!
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Buns
Similar to puff puff, this slightly sweet pastry is made from flour, butter, nutmeg, salt, milk, eggs, and baking powder, then fried until the mixture reveals a flaky crust that crumbles in your mouth, as you encounter a soft doughy interior.
Enjoy by itself or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream—we certainly won't judge... as long as you don't forget to share with friends.
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Akara (“ah-kah-rah”)
Peeled organic African brown beans, chopped onions, pepper, are blended with our special AkinVita spice mix, then fried.
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Ojojo (“awe-jaw-jaw”)
Made with “water yams” (a root vegetable called “Phat yam” in the Asian community and found commonly in West Africa), this appetizer dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Fresh water yams are peeled, hand grated, seasoned, mixed with chopped onions, and fried into amazing bite-sized units!
Okay maybe it takes 2 to 3 bites but who's counting.
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Egg Rolls
$3.00 ea, minimum order 50 pieces.
These crispy goodness sticks are full of chicken (white meat) paired with a secret AkinVita dipping sauce. Are you ready for the spicy AkinVita egg roll challenge?
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Pepper Soups | Popular Spicy Sipping Soups
Beef Pepper Soup
As prevalent as pho is in Viet (and American) culture, pepper soup (the Nigerian soup for the soul) is easily found in almost all restaurants no matter the weather outside. But more magical that its taste is the alchemy turned perfection that our fore-mothers have performed with their choice of ingredients and preparation. From ground peppercorn, allspice, cayenne/dry pepper, cumin, ginger, fennel seeds, to garlic, chopped onions, mint, and many others. This happy, spicy, potion is more than soup for the soul. Now after adding in your choice of delicious AkinVita-spiced protein with it? Mind. Blown.
We KNOWWW this cannot be contained in a “Campbell's” can... so we happily bring it to you!
You're welcome.
Pairs with literally E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G ...with itself. Get you some!
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Catfish Pepper Soup
As prevalent as pho is in Viet (and American) culture, pepper soup (the Nigerian soup for the soul) is easily found in almost all restaurants no matter the weather outside. But more magical that its taste is the alchemy turned perfection that our fore-mothers have performed with their choice of ingredients and preparation. From ground peppercorn, allspice, cayenne/dry pepper, cumin, ginger, fennel seeds, to garlic, chopped onions, mint, and many others. This happy, spicy, potion is more than soup for the soul. Now after adding in your choice of delicious Akinvita-spiced protein with it? Mind. Blown.
We KNOWWW this cannot be contained in a “Campbell's” can... so we happily bring it to you!
You're welcome.
Pairs with literally E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G ...with itself. Get you some!
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Goat Pepper Soup
As prevalent as pho is in Viet (and American) culture, pepper soup (the Nigerian soup for the soul) is easily found in almost all restaurants no matter the weather outside. But more magical that its taste is the alchemy turned perfection that our fore-mothers have performed with their choice of ingredients and preparation. From ground peppercorn, allspice, cayenne/dry pepper, cumin, ginger, fennel seeds, to garlic, chopped onions, mint, and many others. This happy, spicy, potion is more than soup for the soul. Now after adding in your choice of delicious Akinvita-spiced protein with it? Mind. Blown.
We KNOWWW this cannot be contained in a “Campbell's” can... so we happily bring it to you!
You're welcome.
Pairs with literally E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G ...with itself. Get you some!
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Pepper Sauteed Things | Awon Kan Pelu Ata
Sauteed Chicken
Sometimes you just want your protein with our special AkinVita seasoning...
Then sautéed/tossed with some onions, garlic, and crushed bell pepper...
Then placed in a small or large tray to be eaten with some Jollof Rice ...
Or Fried Rice...
Or by itself...
You can rest assured that AkinVita has your back ... and stomach ... aaaand eyes. So as you gaze at these mouth-watering, tantalizing pictures of some of the peppered sautéed dishes we have to offer, remember that phones and websites need you to help them help you—r stomach.
Also we cannot put videos of dancing cats on this menu, instead let's teach you a few words in the Nigerian Yoruba language to help you interpret the meal headings.
“eran” meat
“ati” and
“ediye” chicken or hen
“pelu” with
“ata” pepper
“eja” fish
“akinvita” the best Nigerian food you can have!
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Sauteed Beef
Sometimes you just want your protein with our special AkinVita seasoning...
Then sautéed/tossed with some onions, garlic, and crushed bell pepper...
Then placed in a small or large tray to be eaten with some Jollof Rice ...
Or Fried Rice...
Or by itself...
You can rest assured that AkinVita has your back ... and stomach ... aaaand eyes. So as you gaze at these mouth-watering, tantalizing pictures of some of the peppered sautéed dishes we have to offer, remember that phones and websites need you to help them help you—r stomach.
Also we cannot put videos of dancing cats on this menu, instead let's teach you a few words in the Nigerian Yoruba language to help you interpret the meal headings.
“eran” meat
“ati” and
“ediye” chicken or hen
“pelu” with
“ata” pepper
“eja” fish
“akinvita” the best Nigerian food you can have!
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Sauteed Oxtail
Sometimes you just want your protein with our special AkinVita seasoning...
Then sautéed/tossed with some onions, garlic, and crushed bell pepper...
Then placed in a small or large tray to be eaten with some Jollof Rice ...
Or Fried Rice...
Or by itself...
You can rest assured that AkinVita has your back ... and stomach ... aaaand eyes. So as you gaze at these mouth-watering, tantalizing pictures of some of the peppered sautéed dishes we have to offer, remember that phones and websites need you to help them help you—r stomach.
Also we cannot put videos of dancing cats on this menu, instead let's teach you a few words in the Nigerian Yoruba language to help you interpret the meal headings.
“eran” meat
“ati” and
“ediye” chicken or hen
“pelu” with
“ata” pepper
“eja” fish
“akinvita” the best Nigerian food you can have!
Customize
Sauteed Spicy Goat (Ogufe)
Sometimes you just want your protein with our special AkinVita seasoning...
Then sautéed/tossed with some onions, garlic, and crushed bell pepper...
Then placed in a small or large tray to be eaten with some Jollof Rice ...
Or Fried Rice...
Or by itself...
You can rest assured that AkinVita has your back ... and stomach ... aaaand eyes. So as you gaze at these mouth-watering, tantalizing pictures of some of the peppered sautéed dishes we have to offer, remember that phones and websites need you to help them help you—r stomach.
Also we cannot put videos of dancing cats on this menu, instead let's teach you a few words in the Nigerian Yoruba language to help you interpret the meal headings.
“eran” meat
“ati” and
“ediye” chicken or hen
“pelu” with
“ata” pepper
“eja” fish
“akinvita” the best Nigerian food you can have!
Customize
Sauteed Tilapia
Sometimes you just want your protein with our special AkinVita seasoning...
Then sautéed/tossed with some onions, garlic, and crushed bell pepper...
Then placed in a small or large tray to be eaten with some Jollof Rice ...
Or Fried Rice...
Or by itself...
You can rest assured that AkinVita has your back ... and stomach ... aaaand eyes. So as you gaze at these mouth-watering, tantalizing pictures of some of the peppered sautéed dishes we have to offer, remember that phones and websites need you to help them help you—r stomach.
Also we cannot put videos of dancing cats on this menu, instead let's teach you a few words in the Nigerian Yoruba language to help you interpret the meal headings.
“eran” meat
“ati” and
“ediye” chicken or hen
“pelu” with
“ata” pepper
“eja” fish
“akinvita” the best Nigerian food you can have!
Customize
Sauteed Catfish
Sometimes you just want your protein with our special AkinVita seasoning...
Then sautéed/tossed with some onions, garlic, and crushed bell pepper...
Then placed in a small or large tray to be eaten with some Jollof Rice ...
Or Fried Rice...
Or by itself...
You can rest assured that AkinVita has your back ... and stomach ... aaaand eyes. So as you gaze at these mouth-watering, tantalizing pictures of some of the peppered sautéed dishes we have to offer, remember that phones and websites need you to help them help you—r stomach.
Also we cannot put videos of dancing cats on this menu, instead let's teach you a few words in the Nigerian Yoruba language to help you interpret the meal headings.
“eran” meat
“ati” and
“ediye” chicken or hen
“pelu” with
“ata” pepper
“eja” fish
“akinvita” the best Nigerian food you can have!
Customize
Sauteed Red Snapper
Sometimes you just want your protein with our special AkinVita seasoning...
Then sautéed/tossed with some onions, garlic, and crushed bell pepper...
Then placed in a small or large tray to be eaten with some Jollof Rice ...
Or Fried Rice...
Or by itself...
You can rest assured that AkinVita has your back ... and stomach ... aaaand eyes. So as you gaze at these mouth-watering, tantalizing pictures of some of the peppered sautéed dishes we have to offer, remember that phones and websites need you to help them help you—r stomach.
Also we cannot put videos of dancing cats on this menu, instead let's teach you a few words in the Nigerian Yoruba language to help you interpret the meal headings.
“eran” meat
“ati” and
“ediye” chicken or hen
“pelu” with
“ata” pepper
“eja” fish
“akinvita” the best Nigerian food you can have!
Customize
Pepper Stews | Obe Ata Din Din
Pepper Stewed Beef
With your order, we guarantee that your choice of protein will indiscriminately enjoy the following retirement activities.
1) Dancing — in our AkinVita spice blend
2) Tanning — with a light canola oil coating
3) Swimming — in our specially prepared AkinVita sauce
4) Posing — on top of, or next to, your favorite ordered starch (rice or okele)
These proteins want to live! Order and let (them) live!
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Pepper Stewed Chicken
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4.0 (3 ratings)
With your order, we guarantee that your choice of protein will indiscriminately enjoy the following retirement activities.
1) Dancing — in our AkinVita spice blend
2) Tanning — with a light canola oil coating
3) Swimming — in our specially prepared AkinVita sauce
4) Posing — on top of, or next to, your favorite ordered starch (rice or okele)
These proteins want to live! Order and let (them) live!
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Pepper Stewed Orisirisi
Everyone knows chicken. And beef. What is this “orisirisi”, you ask?
This protein selection is commonly called “assorted” (mixed meats) in Nigerian culture as it is a medley of various cuts of the cow. Essentially, “assorted” is the “happy family combination” of the Nigerian cuisine, containing various cuts of beef, tripe, oxtail, ori (cow head), bokoto (“baw-kaw-taw”, cow leg), and any special requests.
Whether you select orisirisi, or good ole beef or chicken with your order, we guarantee that your choice of protein will indiscriminately enjoy the following retirement activities.
1) Dancing — in our AkinVita spice blend
2) Tanning — with a light canola oil coating
3) Swimming — in our specially prepared AkinVita sauce
4) Posing — on top of, or next to, your favorite ordered starch (rice or okele)
These proteins want to live! Order and let (them) live!
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(Full Tray) Obe ("awe-beh") | Traditional Nigerian Dipping Soups
Fun fact! Nigerians (and many Africans) locally call “soup” any tasty mixture that’s eaten with a starch/carb. An example of a starch would be the popular “fu-fu”. Feel free to look up “fu-fu” for further enlightenment. By default, all our obe (dipping soups) are served with the following protein selections — (1) Your single choice of (a) chicken, (b) beef, or (c) mixed (2) Any two choices of (a) smoked turkey, (b) cow leg, (c) tripe, (d) stock fish, or (e) dry fish Also, your obe can be ordered with an upgrade of any of the following additional meat choices available: (a) oxtail, (b) goat meat, or (c) ponmo (cow skin) Extra costs for each additional meat choice: Full Tray +$50 ,/ Half Tray +$30
Efo ati Egusi | Full Tray
Ground Nigerian pumpkin seeds are cooked, very lightly, in canola oil along with “bitter leaves” (a common Nigerian vegetable), lightly mixed with a pepper sauce and your selection of protein (as detailed above), then simmered until the taste is perfect enough for a Nigerian grandma.
Not to worry, bitter leaves are not actually bitter when cooked. Think of the effect of “bay leaves” in meals.
$320.00
Efo Riro pelu Ata | Full Tray
Greens (collard greens or spinach) and bitter leaf are cooked and stirred with a pepper stew (obe ata) along with your selection of protein (as detailed above).
This dish can be enjoyed with a choice of starch (okele) or spread over steamed white rice.
$290.00
Ila Asepo | Full Tray
Hand-cut fresh okra is seasoned with our special AkinVita spices and cooked in organic palm oil, pepper powder, and stirred with your selection of protein (as detailed above).
Feel free to tell the chef how “drawy” you like your okra soup.
$285.00
Ogbono | Full Tray
You are now venturing into super authentic territory. In fact, a picture of you eating this dish may be required for Nigerian Passport applications (feel free to quote us on this).
This is a “thick” soup made from ground African mango seeds (irvingia gabonensis fruits), cooked with “bitter leaves”, organic palm oil, pepper powder, and stirred with your selection of protein (as detailed above). Your future Nigerian spouse might require this for their vetting process.
$320.00
Ayamase | Full Tray
Prepared and cooked with love from the heart/chest (“aya”), this dish contains green bell pepper, hard boiled eggs, and most uniquely—fermented locust beans (called “iru” or “dawadawa’).
A local favorite amongst natives, purchasing Ayamase for your future Nigerian spouse will guarantee their family’s paying for the entire wedding. Order this and save!
$220.00
AkinVita! Premium Iru Pepper Sauce | Full Tray
This extremely unique dish can only be procured with AkinVita!
In fact, the preparation process of this tasty dish draws more tears (of joy) from the chef's eyes than cutting the most potent onions in the world. Fried red bell peppers and iru are seasoned with our special AkinVita spice mix then stirred with your selection of proteins (as detailed above).
No need to thank us for the sacrifice. Also, we do apologize for your future addiction to this dish. Not really.
$240.00
(Half Tray) Obe ("awe-beh") | Traditional Nigerian Dipping Soups
Fun fact! Nigerians (and many Africans) locally call “soup” any tasty mixture that’s eaten with a starch/carb. An example of a starch would be the popular “fu-fu”. Feel free to look up “fu-fu” for further enlightenment. By default, all our obe (dipping soups) are served with the following protein selections — (1) Your single choice of (a) chicken, (b) beef, or (c) mixed (2) Any two choices of (a) smoked turkey, (b) cow leg, (c) tripe, (d) stock fish, or (e) dry fish Also, your obe can be ordered with an upgrade of any of the following additional meat choices available: (a) oxtail, (b) goat meat, or (c) ponmo (cow skin) Extra costs for each additional meat choice: Full Tray +$50 ,/ Half Tray +$30
Efo ati Egusi | Half Tray
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5.0 (1 rating)
Ground Nigerian pumpkin seeds are cooked, very lightly, in canola oil along with “bitter leaves” (a common Nigerian vegetable), lightly mixed with a pepper sauce and your selection of protein (as detailed above), then simmered until the taste is perfect enough for a Nigerian grandma.
Not to worry, bitter leaves are not actually bitter when cooked. Think of the effect of “bay leaves” in meals.
$165.00
Efo Riro pelu Ata | Half Tray
Greens (collard greens or spinach) and bitter leaf are cooked and stirred with a pepper stew (obe ata) along with your selection of protein (as detailed above).
This dish can be enjoyed with a choice of starch (okele) or spread over steamed white rice.
$160.00
Ila Asepo | Half Tray
Hand-cut fresh okra is seasoned with our special AkinVita spices and cooked in organic palm oil, pepper powder, and stirred with your selection of protein (as detailed above).
Feel free to tell the chef how “drawy” you like your okra soup.
$150.00
Ogbono | Half Tray
You are now venturing into super authentic territory. In fact, a picture of you eating this dish may be required for Nigerian Passport applications (feel free to quote us on this).
This is a “thick” soup made from ground African mango seeds (irvingia gabonensis fruits), cooked with “bitter leaves”, organic palm oil, pepper powder, and stirred with your selection of protein (as detailed above). Your future Nigerian spouse might require this for their vetting process.
$165.00
Ayamase | Half Tray
Prepared and cooked with love from the heart/chest (“aya”), this dish contains green bell pepper, hard boiled eggs, and most uniquely—fermented locust beans (called “iru” or “dawadawa’).
A local favorite amongst natives, purchasing Ayamase for your future Nigerian spouse will guarantee their family’s paying for the entire wedding. Order this and save!
$120.00
AkinVita! Premium Iru Pepper Sauce | Half Tray
★
5.0 (1 rating)
This extremely unique dish can only be procured with AkinVita!
In fact, the preparation process of this tasty dish draws more tears (of joy) from the chef's eyes than cutting the most potent onions in the world. Fried red bell peppers and iru are seasoned with our special AkinVita spice mix then stirred with your selection of proteins (as detailed above).
No need to thank us for the sacrifice. Also, we do apologize for your future addiction to this dish. Not really.
$135.00
Individually Packed Meals/Plates
AkinVita! Noodle Meals/Plates
Includes chicken, shrimp, AND your choice of (a) beef or (b) fish.
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Fried Rice Meals/Plates
Includes dodo (plantain), grilled vegetables, AND your choice of (a) chicken, (b) beef, or (c) fish.
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Jollof Rice Meals/Plates
Includes dodo (plantain) AND your choice of (a) chicken, (b) beef, or (c) fish.
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Starches | Okele ("oh-kay-lay") ati Iresi ("ee-reh-see")
Amala ("ah-mah-lah")
Yam flour.
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Pounded Yam | Iyan ("ee-yawhn)
Powdered yam flour, whipped and cooked until it achieves a consistency of a slightly denser/thicker mashed potato, then rolled into medium fist-sized pieces.
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Eba ("eh-bah")
Cassava is a nutty-flavored, starchy root vegetable or tuber, that is native to Africa and some South American countries.
Fun Fact! Nigeria, Thailand, and Indonesia are the top cassava- producing countries in the world, and AkinVita conveniently brings this right to your doorstep. Cassava flour is soaked in hot water until it achieves a medium-solid texture, then whipped and rolled into medium fist-sized pieces.
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Steamed White Rice
Steamed white rice.
Basmati or parboiled.
Need we say more?
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Sides
AkinVita Seasoned Steamed Vegetables
Seasoned, steamed medley of broccoli florets, green beans, cauliflower, and carrots.
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Beverages
ZOBO Tea (sorrel with Hibiscus/Jamaica Flower)
Enjoy our tasty, healthy, and refreshing hibiscus/Jamaica flower tea, steeped overnight for at least 8 hours !!! This drink is rich in cancer fighting antioxidants and several other health benefits.
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Pro Cooking Services
Got your supply deal on your favorite protein but stressed about the cooking effort? Prefer AkinVita! to do the work for you? We don't mind getting our kitchen dirty. At times, it's better to let the pros do their thing! (DOES NOT INCLUDE COST OF PROTEIN)
Whole box of Tilapia (Max 30 lbs)
PLEASE NOTE -- DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF PROTEIN!!! Cooking service ONLY!
$160.00
Whole Goat (Average size)
PLEASE NOTE -- DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF PROTEIN!!! Cooking service ONLY!
$230.00
Whole Cow (Average size)
PLEASE NOTE -- DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF PROTEIN!!! Cooking service ONLY!
$950.00
