An ‘awara’ dealer in Bwari Region Chamber, FCT, Mrs Hannatu Musa, says more shoppers have gone to purchasing ‘awara’ as a substitute for protein.
Musa, who talked with the News Organization of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bwari, said since meat was at this point not reasonable, a few customers had turned to the utilization of ‘awara’ as a substitute.
NAN reports that ‘awara’ is the Hausa rendition of tofu, a feast made of soybean curds. Soybeans are a lavishly good food; it contain a few nutrients and is low in carbs.
It is a typical delicacy in the northern locale, delivered in block structure and eaten as a bite.
Musa said that the tidbit had huge fame in the north because of its medical advantages and tasty taste.
She said that she had acquired purchasers as of late in light of the fact that individuals had acknowledged it could act as meat in food varieties, particularly for the people who stayed away from hamburger admission.
“I learned it is loaded with protein and fills in as a brilliant option in contrast to meat for people hoping to lessen their meat admission.
“I feel to that end support for it has expanded; recently, I have seen more individuals of various clans come here to purchase the tidbit.
“One of my clients really let me know he gets it for his whole family with the goal that they can add it to their feasts.
“Since I can’t manage the cost of meat or fish routinely any longer and my youngsters love it, I substitute it for meat.
“I think it is on the grounds that it has a meat-like surface and flavor after it is seared; you can really add it as a fixing in soups and stews,” she said.
Musa said the delicacy was customarily presented with ground pepper or cut new pepper, cabbage, and cucumber and could likewise be eaten with pap or ‘kunu’.
She expressed that regardless of its dietary benefit, the arrangement of ‘awara’ was tedious and testing, which was the explanation individuals selected instant.
Lady Christine Douglas, one of the customers of the bite, let NAN know that she had never eaten it until she came to live in Abuja a long time back.
She said that her neighbor, who was a northerner, acquainted her with eating it, and she has since taken a line to get it.
“I have acquainted different ladies with it; it is exceptionally delectable on the off chance that totally ready.
“I like how it is generally decorated; it works out in a good way for rice, and now that meat is costly, I use it to adjust my eating regimen,” she said.
Dr Kemi Adegoke-Abraham, a nutritionist, said that the food, produced using soybeans, has a high nutrient substance and low starches.
As per her, ‘awara’ is a decent decision for those checking sugar admissions.
“What’s more, its low glycemic record in soybeans guarantees stable glucose levels, delivering it a reasonable choice for people with diabetes.
“You know, soybeans likewise proffers a significant dietary fiber content and as per some exploration, soybeans lessens the gamble of bosom malignant growth,” she said. (NAN)
