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CBC
17 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- CBC
Make this sweet, crunchy Nigerian street food salad all summer long
While there are endless varieties of fruit salad to make this summer, this vibrant pineapple- and papaya-packed one deserves your attention. It's a street food-inspired salad from Ozoz Sokoh's cookbook, Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria. And like any fruit salad worthy of returning to again and again, it's super simple to throw together — and incredibly customizable. Thanks to the addition of cucumber, carrot and coconut, it also delivers an exquisite crunch. It's topped off with roasted peanuts for added texture and a little bit of salt that mingles so nicely with the rest of the ingredients. You'll find Sokoh's recipe for how to roast them at home below. But if you're short on time, pre-roasted, store-bought peanuts will work just fine. 'I'm a huge advocate of capturing the essence of a recipe and being flexible,' she said. That goes for serving ideas, too. If you're entertaining, Sokoh suggests deconstructing the recipe and setting up a fruit salad bar. 'It is a fun and delicious way to enjoy similar things, while everyone creates their own versions,' she said. You can also include fruit that's in season or that suits your family's palate; Sokoh often works in passion fruit seeds and kiwis, her son's favourite. So go ahead and play around with endless colourful combos this summer — and year-round. The following has been reprinted, with permission, from Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria. Street Food Salad By Ozoz Sokoh This street food take on fruit salad, sold in transparent packs accompanied by toothpicks and cutlery, combines sweet, fresh produce with toppings of condensed milk and skinned roasted groundnuts (peanuts). Sweetness comes by way of the pineapple and papaya, freshness from cucumber, and crunch from strips of carrot and fresh coconut. For this salad, the fruit is cut into slightly larger pieces (about an inch/2.5 cm) that are often eaten one at a time, rather than mixed together. Feel free to make an American-style fruit salad of it by cutting the fruit smaller and combining. Ingredients 1 cup chopped (165 g) ripe pineapple ½ cup (75 g) chopped firm but ripe papaya ½ cup (75 g) chopped watermelon 1 medium (orange) carrot, cut 1 small cucumber, chopped ¼ cup (35 g) fresh coconut chunks or shavings ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk, for serving ½ cup (75 g) Roasted groundnuts (see below), skinned, for garnish Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the pineapple, papaya, watermelon, carrot, cucumber, and coconut. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours before you plan to serve it. Uncover and let the fruit salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon the salad into individual bowls, drizzle condensed milk over the top of each portion, and sprinkle with the groundnuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days. Serves 4 Roasted Groundnuts NOTE: To remove the skins, rub the groundnuts until most of the skins come off. Transfer the groundnuts to a colander set on a tray and shake it so the broken skins fall through the holes. Continue rubbing as needed. Discard the skins and store the groundnuts. Ingredients 4 cups (about 1 L) boiling water 1 cup (5½ ounces/160 g) raw groundnuts (peanuts), rinsed and drained 2 teaspoons fine sea salt Preparation In a heatproof bowl, combine the boiling water, groundnuts, and salt. Stir, cover, and let sit at room temperature (or, once cool, in the fridge if the weather's hot) for 4 to 8 hours. The soaking liquid will thicken and color. Drain the groundnuts in a colander, rinse, and gently pat them dry— leave the skins on, as they protect the groundnuts while they cook. Spread the groundnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside to air-dry for 1 to 2 hours. Microwave roasting: Cook the groundnuts in batches. Be careful during this process as the dish will get hot. Place a single layer of groundnuts in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave at full power, uncovered, in 1-minute bursts, stirring and resting for up to 1 minute after each burst. The groundnuts will go from oily-wet to translucent and opaque. You might hear popping and crackling. The groundnuts are ready when some skins turn papery and slip off with ease and the nuts take on golden hues. If you split one in half, you should see patches of light brown. This should take 6 to 8 minutes total. Remove the dish from the microwave and set on a rack. You will hear more popping and crackling as the groundnuts continue to cook, then cool, shrink, and turn crunchy, about 30 minutes. Repeat with the remaining groundnuts. Oven roasting: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roast the peanuts on a rimmed baking sheet, checking them and stirring every 5 minutes until they're lightly golden brown and fragrant, about 20 minutes. You might hear the occasional pop and crackle. They may not look dark, but they continue to cook as they cool. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set it on a wire rack. Let cool for about 30 minutes—there will be more popping and crackling as the peanuts cool and shrink. Store the groundnuts in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks at room temperature, 3 months in the refrigerator, and 6 months in the freezer.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I tried out one-hour supermarket delivery slots – one was so quick it came in 12 minutes but there's a hidden cost
Check below to see how much it would cost you SPEEDY SHOP I tried out one-hour supermarket delivery slots – one was so quick it came in 12 minutes but there's a hidden cost I PUSHED the order button on my phone and then 10 minutes later my groceries were at my door. I often find I'm missing an ingredient for a recipe and with two kids at home it's easier to get the items delivered. Advertisement 5 Trial of supermarket deliveries with Lana Clements, photographed by Oliver Dixon for Sun Features – 12 May shows Sainsburys and COOP Credit: Oliver Dixon But how much extra am I paying? Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements puts 60-minute delivery services to the test. To my home in Maidenhead I can get Tesco Whoosh, Sainsbury's Chop Chop, Morrisons via Amazon, Waitrose via Uber Eats and Co-op via Deliveroo. I ordered the same basket from each shop. Selecting the cheapest, pint of semi-skimmed milk, six-pack of eggs, punnet of strawberries, three-pack of Solero ice creams, loaf of white bread and two-pack of burgers. Advertisement TESCO WHOOSH MIN SPEND: No minimum spend but baskets under £15 incur an extra £2 charge. No minimum spend but baskets under £15 incur an extra £2 charge. BASKET COST: £16.55 £16.55 FEES: £2.99 £2.99 TOTAL COST: £19.54 5 My order arrived in 12 minutes, which was pretty speedy Credit: Oliver Dixon Tesco claims deliveries come in 20 minutes to 70 per cent of the UK from 1,500 stores. It was easy to order through the Clubcard app. I did find the choice of items were fairly limited and more premium products on offer than basic ones. Advertisement For example, only Tesco's finest burgers and strawberries were available, plus the smallest carton of milk available was two pints as opposed to one. This pushed up the overall cost of the basket. Although, it does have a low delivery fee compared to other supermarkets. My order arrived in 12 minutes, which was pretty speedy. Advertisement The strawberries did have a short best before date, which is annoying. RATING: 3/5 Shopping discounts - How to make savings and find the best bargains SAINSBURY'S CHOP CHOP MIN SPEND: £15 £15 BASKET COST: £15.20 £15.20 FEES: £4.99, plus carrier bag fee 30p £4.99, plus carrier bag fee 30p TOTAL COST: £20.49 5 The order came exactly 10 minutes after placing it making it the fastest in the test Credit: Oliver Dixon It claims to deliver within an hour less from 800 stores. Advertisement You need to download the Chop Chop app. The choice of products was good and I was able to order everything I needed and keep costs relatively low. For example, I was offered three different packs of strawberries to choose from. This means the basket cost was lower than rival Tesco, however, the fees were more than £2 higher and included a carrier bag fee making it more expensive overall. Advertisement The order came exactly 10 minutes after placing it making it the fastest in the test. And I can't complain about the food which was all in great condition. You can also order Sainsbury's through Uber Eats and Deliveroo but you can earn Nectar points when ordering through Chop Chop. This was the quickest delivery and there was a great choice of food but the fee was at the higher end of the scale. Advertisement RATING: 4/5 MORRISONS VIA AMAZON MIN SPEND: £15 for Amazon Prime members, £40 for non-members £15 for Amazon Prime members, £40 for non-members BASKET COST: £15.48 ( plus the extra sausages) £15.48 ( plus the extra sausages) FEES: Orders over £60 are free for Prime members, £2 for between £40 and £60, and £4 under £40. For non-members, fees are £3 for orders over £60 and £5 between £40 and £60. Orders over £60 are free for Prime members, £2 for between £40 and £60, and £4 under £40. For non-members, fees are £3 for orders over £60 and £5 between £40 and £60. TOTAL COST: £19.48 Same-day deliveries within two-hour timeslots. When I logged on at 9.30am in the morning, I had the choice of three slots available with the earliest being 2-4pm, the next 4-6pm and then 6-8pm. I picked the later slot to make sure I didn't miss the delivery while on the school run. Advertisement The choice of products was fantastic and the cheapest prices. I needed to meet a minimum spend of £15, as I'm an Amazon Prime member. I added on a pack of sausages to bring the total order up to £15.48. By 8pm nothing had arrived. Then at 8.09pm I received a text message to say the order had been cancelled and that I would be refunded. Advertisement There was no reason given for the cancellation. Luckily we didn't go hungry as the other orders were arriving - but I was not impressed. The fees and minimum spends are offputting too. RATING: 0/5 Advertisement WAITROSE VIA UBER EATS MIN SPEND: No min spend over £15, but under £15 it's £3. No min spend over £15, but under £15 it's £3. BASKET COST: £13.11 (after discounts) £13.11 (after discounts) FEES: £3.93 Made of three parts: *Service fee (10% of your subtotal capped at £2.99) £1.64 for my order *Delivery fee (depends on variables including location and availability of drivers) £1.79 for my order. *Bag fee (depends on retailer) 50p for my order £3.93 Made of three parts: *Service fee (10% of your subtotal capped at £2.99) £1.64 for my order *Delivery fee (depends on variables including location and availability of drivers) £1.79 for my order. *Bag fee (depends on retailer) 50p for my order TOTAL COST: £17.64 5 The selection from Waitrose was great and my order arrived within 26 minutes. Credit: Oliver Dixon On Uber Eats I can get Sainsbury's and Co-op delivered as well as Waitrose. The selection from Waitrose was great and my order arrived within 26 minutes. I also got 50 per cent off selected fruit and veg as there was an offer running, which knocked off £2.69 off my total bill. Advertisement The fees seem excessive as you're charged for service, delivery and bags separately. My order was also split into two bags, pushing up the cost. Good choice of food and it arrived in reasonable time and condition. RATING 3/5 Advertisement CO-OP VIA DELIVEROO MIN SPEND: No min spend No min spend BASKET COST: £13.55 (no eggs) changed to £8.10 after substitutions (no eggs, no strawberries) £13.55 (no eggs) changed to £8.10 after substitutions (no eggs, no strawberries) FEES: £1.95 *Service fee: £1.36 *Delivery fee: 49p *Bag fee: 10p £1.95 *Service fee: £1.36 *Delivery fee: 49p *Bag fee: 10p TOTAL COST: £10.05 5 The order arrived in a reasonable 17 minutes Credit: Oliver Dixon Through Deliveroo I can get Waitrose and Sainsbury's delivered but I tested Co-Op. Unfortunately, it was not long after the supermarket suffered from cyber attacks impacting its stock levels and product availability. However, I was still able to order burgers, milk, bread and ice lollies - and raspberries instead of strawberries. But there were no eggs at all. Advertisement The original order total came to £15.50. However, the raspberries were out of stock when it came to packing and my one pint of milk was changed to a two-pint carton, while the lollies were changed to Co-Op own brand. The order arrived in a reasonable 17 minutes. Unlike all the other deliveries, my Co-Op shopping arrived in a green compostable bag. Advertisement This didn't seem to offer the food as much protection as the brown paper bags from the other supermarkets. As a result, I wasn't too happy with my loaf of bread which arrived seriously squished. Fees are split in a similar way to Uber Eats and made up of three parts. The order arrived in good time but I wasn't happy with my squashed bread and the choice also let down the experience but this seemed like bad timing. Advertisement RATING: 2/5 OTHER SUPERMARKETS Asda and Ocado both offer speedy grocery deliveries. Asda offers between an hour and four hours from 330 stores. My closest branch is five miles away but I couldn't get it delivered. Advertisement There's no minimum spend and fees are £8.50 to £8.99. Ocado's Zoom delivery is between 6am and 10pm. It currently only covers parts of West and East London. Minimum spend is £15 and fees start from £1.49. Advertisement
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
While some see tariffs as a sign of trouble for local economy, some see opportunities
Mar. 8—President Donald Trump once again delayed imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Thursday, but local businesses are still worried about the consequences if the taxes take effect in the coming weeks. Sam Lee owns Chop Chop, located at 910 W. Lodi Ave., and the aluminum containers he uses to hold takeout orders are imported from China. Lee said a case of 1,000 containers costs about $150. Trump's proposed tariffs could add another 10% to the cost over the next few weeks, and another 10% after April 2. "Last year, everything went up in price," he said. "But then Trump won (the election), and said 'I'll do better. Everything's going to go back to normal.' I said I'll keep the same prices, let's see how it goes. And now? This tariff stuff ... I don't know." Lee said he prefers to use aluminum containers because they keep your food warm for as long as two hours, and the sauces he uses in his dishes will not ruin the material like it does to paper or cardboard takeout boxes that other businesses use. He added that he orders his containers from China because there are very few domestic distributors, and those that do produce the the units are more expensive. Despite the potential for his costs to increase, Lee said he thought Trump did the right thing. "It's not fair," Lee said. "A lot of countries tax a lot of money. Some are as high as 100% or 200%." Trump announced on the day of his inauguration that he intended to impose tariffs on Canada Mexico and China on Feb. 4. He delayed the levies against the former two nations for a month on Feb. 3 after the countries pledged sending troops to their respective borders with the U.S. to help curb illegal immigration and the flow of drugs across the border. However, the 10% tariff against China went into effect as scheduled. Last Thursday, Trump said the levies would go into effect on March 4, and they did, as all three nations had 25% tariffs enacted against them. But on March 6, Trump again delayed the tariffs against Canada and Mexico, stating they would go into effect April 2. Throughout his 2024 campaign, Trump ran on the pledge that he would impose tariffs, telling his supporters that foreign nations pay the fees for goods coming into the country. Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer pays a foreign seller, and are collected by Customs and Border Protection agents at 328 ports of entry across the country, according to "It is importers — American companies — that pay tariffs, and the money goes to the U.S. Treasury," the outlet reported. "Those companies typically pass their higher costs on to their customers in the form of higher prices. That's why economists say consumers usually end up footing the bill for tariffs." In the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, the government collected around $80 billion in tariffs and fees, compared to the $2.5 trillion that comes from individual income taxes and the $1.7 trillion from Social Security and Medicare taxes, PBS reported. Trump's tariffs are also worrying those who export their products, like many of Lodi's winemakers. In response to the president's tariff's Canada announced it would be removing all American-made alcoholic beverages from store shelves, denying revenue streams to winemakers, breweries and distilleries. According to Trading Economics, the United States exported more than $300 million worth of spirits to Canada last year, as well as $422 million worth of wine and $41 million in beer. "The tariff issue is complicated and nuanced," Lodi Winegrape Commission Executive Director Stuart Spencer said. "Canada is our number one export market, and removing California wines from the shelves is a real problem. We have several wineries that do a lot of business in Canada and this a big concern." And it isn't only the alcohol vintners produce that will be impacted, Spencer said, adding that historically, the majority of winery packaging supplies are imported from Europe, Mexico, and China. The potential tariffs on those products will increase costs for most vintners, he said, and depending on the product, it is not always easily sourced domestically. "Our farmers are feeling the ground shifting beneath their feet," Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy, said. "I'm deeply concerned about how this escalating trade war will increase costs and cut off market access for our local growers. Our economy depends on exporting our world class crops — we need a return to stability, not another fight that we cannot afford." San Joaquin County Supervisor Steve Ding said he sees the tariffs on Mexico and Canada as an opportunity for California growers. He noted that when he worked for Rep. Richard Pombo decades ago, the Congressman was opposed to international trade deals such as NAFTA and believed that such deals decimated local asparagus and tomato growers. Ding says if the tariffs go through, Americans will have to source locally, which will lead to fresher, higher-quality food on the shelves that will be healthier for residents and boost the local economy. The changes can be scary, he said, but there are also opportunities. "It can give you a little bit of heartburn," Ding said of the proposed changes. "People don't like change."
