Fonio® (the Seed of the Universe)

Say hello to your new rice replacement. Fonio is the most ancient grain cultivated in West Africa.

What it's known for

• A great rice replacement. Takes only 5 minutes to cook, making it the fastest cooking grain.
• Truly amazing and suitable for family homes because it multiplies when cooked.
• Fonio has the highest iron content among all other grains.
• Helps to cleanse the blood and carries oxygen to the brain.
• Very tasty and easy to digest.
• Gluten free and starch free.

How to use

How to prepare (serves 2 - 4): 250g of fonio, 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional), 1 spring onion, chopped (optional), 1 teaspoon sea salt, 350ml spring water.

1. Wash the fonio 2-3 times, drain the excess water as much as you can. Wash the thyme and spring onion, then chop both as fine as possible.
2. Heat your skillet and add the fonio, water, spring onion, sea salt and thyme.
3. Using a spoon immediately stir the fonio and seasonings. Cover it with the lid and allow it to cook for 5 - 7 minutes on a medium to low heat.
4. Add the coconut oil and fluff using a fork. Cover it again to allow the fonio to steam for 3 minutes without heat. Enjoy!

Please go to our video section to find out how to prepare this wonderful grain.

Store in a cool, dry place. May contain pieces of husk. Once opened use within 1 year.