Let’s be honest: some of us weren't born with the "kitchen gene." You want the taste of home—the kind of meal that reminds you of your mum’s kitchen or a proper Lagos party—but the idea of peeling beans or pounding yam for two hours feels like a mountain you’re not ready to climb. Enter Haske Foods. If you can boil water and open a packet, you can cook a Nigerian feast. Here is how to hack your way to a 5-star meal using their shortcut-friendly products.
- The "I Can't Peel Beans" Moi Moi
Moi Moi is elite, but the process of soaking, peeling, and blending beans is a nightmare for the uninitiated. * The Cheat Code: Zinma’s Moi Moi Mix and Zinma's Moi Moi Cooking Pouch.
* How to do it: Haske Foods stocks these ready-to-go pouches and moi moi mix. You don’t need to peel beans and stress yourself preparing beans for hours just to make moi moi. You just need Zinma's easy to use Moi Moi mix, warm water, oil and a handy whisk to prepare delicious moi moi in minutes. You don't need a blender or a PhD in Nigerian cuisine. Just follow the steam instructions on the Zinma's Moi Moi cooking pouch. Pair it with some OluOlu Plantain Chips for a crunchy side, and you’ve got a high-protein lunch in minutes. - The 10-Minute Pounded Yam
If you try to use a mortar and pestle in a modern apartment, your neighbors will call the police. Plus, who has the arm strength?
* The Cheat Code: Poundo Iyan or the Poundo Yam Collection.
* How to do it: It’s basically "Nigerian mashed potatoes." Boil water, stir in the flour, and keep stirring until it’s stretchy and smooth. It gives you that authentic "swallow" texture without the manual labor. - The "No-Chop" Stew Base
The hardest part of Nigerian cooking is the prep—the cleaning of the meat and the blending of the peppers.
* The Cheat Code: Haske’s Frozen Meat & Pre-ground Spices.
* How to do it: Grab their Boneless Beef or Smoked Turkey Wings (which already have a deep, rich flavor). Because the meat is high-quality and often pre-cleaned, you save 30 minutes of prep. Toss them into a pot with Ghana Best Palm Nut Soup or a jar of tomato base, add Ground Ogbono for thickness, and let it simmer. - Jollof Rice for the Soul
You don't need to overcomplicate Jollof.
* The Cheat Code: Setara Basmati Rice and Jumbo Snails.
* How to do it: Basmati rice is more forgiving than long-grain—it’s harder to make it "soggy." Use a good stock, add your spices, and for the ultimate "big man" flex, toss in some of Haske’s Jumbo Snails cook and fry it with a pepper sauce. It makes it look like you spent hours prepping a delicacy when you really just opened a bag. - The Ultimate Breakfast Hack: Pap & Akara
* The Cheat Code: Grandios Pap (Koko) and Zinma’s Peeled Beans / Zinma's Akara Mix.
* How to do it: The Pap is instant—just add hot water. For the Akara, using pre-peeled beans means you just blend, spice and fry. No soaking, no rubbing, no stress. Or use Zinma's Akara Mix just add warm water and fry. Makes deliicous Akara's every time.
The Bottom Line:
You don’t need to be a chef to eat like royalty. With the right "foundational" ingredients from Haske Foods, you’re just a few boils and stirs away from a proper home-cooked meal.
Stop settling for toast. Go get the good stuff lads!