An ‘awara’ seller in Bwari Area Council, FCT, Mrs Hannatu Musa, says more consumers have turned to buying ‘awara’ as a substitute for protein.

Musa, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bwari, said since meat was no longer affordable, some consumers had resorted to the use of `awara’ as a substitute.

NAN reports that ‘awara’ is the Hausa version of tofu, a meal made of soybean curds. Soybeans are a richly healthy food; it contain several vitamins and is low in carbohydrates.

It is a common delicacy in the northern region, produced in block form and eaten as a snack.

Musa said that the snack had significant popularity in the north due to its health benefits and delectable taste.

She said that she had gained more consumers in recent times because people had realised it could serve as meat in foods, especially for those who avoided beef intake.

“I learned it is packed with protein and serves as an excellent alternative to meat for individuals looking to reduce their meat intake.

“I think that is why patronage for it has increased; lately, I have seen more people of different tribes come here to buy the snack.

“One of my customers actually told me he buys it for his entire family so that they can add it to their meals.

“Since I cannot afford meat or fish regularly anymore and my children love it, I substitute it for meat.

“I think it is because it has a meat-like texture and flavour after it is fried; you can actually add it as an ingredient in soups and stews,’’ she said.

Musa said the delicacy was traditionally served with ground pepper or sliced fresh pepper, cabbage, and cucumber and could also be eaten with pap or ‘kunu’.

She said that despite its nutritional value, the preparation of ‘awara’ was time-consuming and challenging, which was the reason people opted for ready-made.

Madam Christine Douglas, one of the consumers of the snack, told NAN that she had never eaten it until she came to live in Abuja five years ago.

She said that her neighbour, who was a northerner, introduced her to eating it, and she has since taken a queue to buy it.

“I have introduced other women to it; it is very delicious if well prepared.

“I like the way it is usually garnished; it goes well with rice, and now that meat is expensive, I use it to balance my diet,’’ she said.

Dr Kemi Adegoke-Abraham, a nutritionist, said that the food, made from soybeans, has a high vitamin content and low carbohydrates.

According to her, ‘awara’ is a good choice for those monitoring carbohydrate intakes.

“In addition, its low glycemic index in soybeans ensures stable blood sugar levels, rendering it a suitable option for individuals with diabetes.

“You know, soybeans also proffers a substantial dietary fibre content and according to some research, soybeans reduces the risk of breast cancer,” she said. (NAN)

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/hardship-fct-consumers-turn-to-awara-as-substitute-for-meat/

It is superior to meat!

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It's the economy, stupid!
Nigerians will never forget the party called APC.

This period is Nigeria's great depression. History will definitely judge folks behind the present economic mess in the country.

Hmmm!

I hope we are learning the lessons of what our poor decisions and indecisions has unleashed on us!

When the best becomes unaffordable, then the affordable becomes manageable

FCT residents voted for consumption to production,so,I declare it shall be well with them.
But you see Kamorudeen them,them go later chop grass😂

People don't eat meat because of protein, people eat meat because they want meat, people who eat meat have been eating awara for ages, people still eat meat, cows, sheep, pigs, fowl and goats are sIaughtered in their numbers everyday.
Someone who can't afford meat can't afford awara.
All these Iame assumptions.

matify83:
Hmmm!

I hope we are learning the lessons of what our poor decisions and indecisions has unleashed on us!

If u are talking about Lienus the packaged fràud, just know he will Iose again in 2027, it's non negotiable.

It shall be well with Abuja and Lagos..they voted good governance including jos,but One virus want to take away their Joy...he won't last there to inflict more pains.

azpekuliar:
It is superior to meat!

okwu nkasi obi

its well with you

Protein na protein

When a disaster is your president.

The cost of open grazing grass has gone up too.

The truth is that some fools will still vote for this calamity if he contest just because he is a Yoruba man

matify83:
Hmmm!

I hope we are learning the lessons of what our poor decisions and indecisions has unleashed on us!

Rosike or whatever his or her monica is will soon come and tell them to start animal husbandry anywhere they can find space within Abuja.

COMRADES, awara can never substitute meat, if no be meat eno be meat, if no be fish eno be fish, if no be chicken eno fit be chicken, so, awara can never substitute meat because it is made from soybeans
Well, COMRADES hunger and poverty can make one mistaken the taste of CORN for CASSAVA

Shege promax is here, all of us dey feel the heat. He go better o

Wtf is Awara?

Poor diet, poor health, poor nutrition, poor thinking. Poor masses

Do Hausa people even put meat in their food before?
It is not about high cost of meat, a very high percentage of them don't cook with meat.

Very soon they will start eating lizards

Beske tinubu
Nigeria don died since
May God heal the land.

arantess:

okwu nkasi obi

its well with you

I haven't heard it before

Can they soup and stew with it?

High in protein, very nutritious

HardShip don make some people discoover protein inside plants so tey dem begin compare plant based protein as much better to animal protein

They will now increase price of awara

This thing is yam. It goes well with eggs and chicken .

Even here in Benin City Edo state, so many are now scavenging for mushrooms as substitute for meat. They go as far as getting these mushrooms in the bush or in the dustbin. I was shocked to see 3 little children in my open dustbin in my backyard, and I asked why are they there? they said they are looking for mushrooms as meat. This government has turned many people to untimely mad men, women and even children are not left out. For me I just source my meat from the village, it's way cheaper...This is the time to extend helping hands to our neighbors, don't wait till Salah , or Christmas.

Just in ordinary Baby steps 9 months? 😜🙄

I just wish it was only apc supporters suffering from the nonsense they voted for