African Corn/Maize$15.00Select options
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Crisp, aromatic stalks that add fresh savoury depth to soups, stocks, and juices.
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African Corn/Maize
A starchy, chewy whole-grain maize for grilling, boiling, or grinding into flour.
$15.00
/ 6 pack
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Description
African corn is a starchy, chewy whole-grain maize with tougher kernels than the sweet corn common in Canada. Grill or boil it on the cob, add it to bean and grain dishes, or grind it into flour for pap, ugali, and porridge. African corn is a staple across the continent.
Also known as: Oka, Agbado, Mbembe, Chimanga, Ummbila, Umumbu, Chibage, Shona, Mahindi-nyeupe, Anyuki, Mais, Kabaka.
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