Thread by @Tspiceskitchen

LOCUST BEANS (Iru) is so underated 😲

If you work out a lot or trying to loose WEIGHT, you should be eating this Seed!!

Someone said if you eat it raw and open your mouth around enemies, they will run.. Is it true? 😂😂

5 important benefits you SHOULD know.. Short thread 👇

This condiment is the single most significant ingredient, guaranteed to take any type of soup, Stew or dish from just Ok to the Baddest level.. Whaaaaaatttt!! A true Queen 😂

Ok.. Let's talk about it's health benefits... I'll make this as simple & straightforward as I can🤗

Have you seen Locust Beans in its raw state before? This is what it looks like.

I don't know a lot about the cooking Process...

But I know the seeds are often cooked & fermented to get the desired result & aroma we all love!

you know more about the process? pls explain to us!

HEALTH BENEFITS!!

1)Verrryyyyy Nutritiousss!! As any other food, it has it's own type of basic nutrient... like your protein & fat..which will ofcourse help build organs & repair your tissues..

My Guy, you want 6 packs?? 💁‍♀️

Chop 'Iru' more as you work out 😂

2)it's Great for your DIGESTIVE SYSTEM:

There are some substances in Locust Beans called "Tannins", which are highly useful for the treatment of Diarrhea in both children & adult..

Hmm.. 🤔Now I understand why my mum would tell me to go & eat 'Iru' anytime I say I'm stooling😂

Are you following??🤗

3)Great for your Eye sight: This seed makes vision better and also improves eye conditions like cataract.

4)Aids Digestion: adding Iru to your diet can aid easy digestion & prevent Constipation.

It basically just promotes your general belly well being😎

5)It can reduce Blood Sugar & control Cholesterol:

IRU is a great manager!

It will help you deal with the food you have eaten that's bad for you.

In essence, all I'm simply saying with my full chest, is that... 😂

This seed can make your food TASTIER & HEALTHIER!

Before I end this, I want you to also know that In yoruba land, there are two types of this locust Beans..

We have the "Iru Woro" & "Iru Pete"

Both are the same.

Only difference is that 'Iru Pete' has a mushy appearance while 'Woro' are whole seeds that you can bite..

It's also important that you WASH the Locust Beans before you use.. because there might be stone or sand residue left from its processing

So, how do you preserve?

For both fresh & Dry form..

*Fresh Iru can be stored in the fridge for few weeks or for months in a freezer.

*Dried Iru ofcourse can be stored in an air tight container and dropped In a cool dry place for months..

So on a scale of 1-10, how much do you like Iru??

Me: 10/10😂

Maybe I should even drop some amazing Locust Beans Recipes to inspire you to cook😍

I hope you learnt something?? If you have any questions.. Pls drop it here or DM..

But be gentle with the questions biko😂

I did a thread the other day on "How to identify Fake vs Real *Titus Fish* in Nigeria market" & some people were in my DM asking If

I studied Fisheries in school and how to identify mammy water fish & River fish😂😂😂

With the kind of Questions I get ehn, I think we should just start a series on our Nigerian Food & Ingredients

Probably once a week.. A thread on a general food topic.

Let's share knowledge and answer the food question on people's mind...

Infact, let's just redefine this Food Space Together!! 😍😍

You learnt something? Show others with a RT😁

Pictures Credits:
Sisi Jemimah IG
K'scuisine Blog
Google pictures.