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Best sellerHome Taste Tom Brown 500gHome Taste Tom Brown 500g£3.59 £0.72/100g
Best sellerHome Taste Whole Egusi 100gHome Taste Whole Egusi 100g£2.39 £2.39/100g
Best sellerHome Taste Ground Egusi 100gHome Taste Ground Egusi 100g£2.39 £2.39/100g
Home Taste Ground Egusi 200gHome Taste Ground Egusi 200g£4.19 £2.10/100g
Home Taste Ground Smoked Prawns 70gHome Taste Ground Smoked Prawns 70g£5.39 £7.70/100g
Home Taste Catfish Fillets 100gHome Taste Catfish Fillets 100g£5.99 £5.99/100g
Home Taste Shawa Fillet 100gHome Taste Shawa Fillet 100g£5.03 £5.03/100g
Home Taste Stockfish Fillets 100gHome Taste Stockfish Fillets 100g£5.99 £5.99/100g

Home Taste kits

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Egusi Soup Night

Everything you need to start a pot of egusi soup, with smoky depth from dried fish and prawns.

£21.56 for 4 items
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Shito Lovers Set

A line-up of shito pepper sauces to spoon over rice, eggs, fish or fried plantain.

£18.08 for 4 items
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Cosy Breakfast Basics

Warm porridge and a nutty spread for slow mornings.

£6.58 for 2 items
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Home Taste Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruit

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Egusi and peanut butter for soups, stews and spreading.

Home Taste Whole Egusi 100gHome Taste Whole Egusi 100g£2.39 £2.39/100g
Home Taste Ground Egusi 100gHome Taste Ground Egusi 100g£2.39 £2.39/100g
Home Taste Ground Egusi 200gHome Taste Ground Egusi 200g£4.19 £2.10/100g

Home Taste Pickles, Chutneys & Sauces

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Shito pepper sauce in the jar, ready for the table.

Home Taste Shito (Pepper Sauce) Extra Hot 160gHome Taste Shito (Pepper Sauce) Extra Hot 160g£6.23 £3.89/100g
Home Taste Shito Extra Hot 160gHome Taste Shito Extra Hot 160g£3.83 £2.39/100g
Home Taste Shito HotHome Taste Shito Hot£3.83
Home Taste Shito Mild Pepper Sauce 160gHome Taste Shito Mild Pepper Sauce 160g£3.83 £2.39/100g
Home Taste Shito Pepper Sauce Hot 350gHome Taste Shito Pepper Sauce Hot 350g£6.59 £1.88/100g
Home Taste Peanut Butter 500gHome Taste Peanut Butter 500g£2.99 £0.60/100g

Home Taste Salt & Seasoning

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Smoked prawns and dried fish to build deep flavour.

Home Taste Catfish Fillets 100gHome Taste Catfish Fillets 100g£5.99 £5.99/100g
Home Taste Shawa Fillet 100gHome Taste Shawa Fillet 100g£5.03 £5.03/100g
Home Taste Stockfish Fillets 100gHome Taste Stockfish Fillets 100g£5.99 £5.99/100g

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Simple pantry bites to keep close at hand.

Home Taste Ground Smoked Prawns 70gHome Taste Ground Smoked Prawns 70g£5.39 £7.70/100g

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Tom Brown and more for the whole household.

Home Taste Tom Brown 500gHome Taste Tom Brown 500g£3.59 £0.72/100g

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Simple Egusi Soup with Catfish

Serves 4 · 45 minutes

You need

Method

  1. Blend the tomatoes, onion and chilli. Cook the paste in hot palm oil for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the egusi with a little water to a thick paste. Spoon it into the pot in small lumps and cook gently for 10 minutes without stirring.
  3. Add the catfish, smoked prawns, stock cube and a splash of water. Simmer for 10 minutes, stir in the greens and season to taste.

Shito Fried Rice Bowl

Serves 4 · 25 minutes

You need

Method

  1. Fry the spring onions and peas in oil for 2 minutes. Add the cooked rice and stir until hot.
  2. Stir in the shito and a dash of soy sauce until every grain is coated.
  3. Top with a fried egg and serve straight away.

Peanut Butter Stew

Serves 4 · 35 minutes

You need

Method

  1. Brown the chicken with the onion, garlic and ginger in a large pan.
  2. Add the tomatoes, stock, peanut butter and smoked prawns. Stir until smooth.
  3. Simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thick. Serve with rice.

Why shop Home Taste with us?

  • Leeds' own since 1979. World food supermarket that started in Chapeltown.
  • The range in one place. Egusi, dried fish, shito, tom brown and peanut butter, all under one friendly label.
  • Online or in store. Order online or pop in at 1-19 New York Street, LS2 7DT.

Home Taste tips

Toast before you stirWarm ground egusi in a dry pan for a minute before mixing to bring out its aroma.
Soak dried fish firstSoak stockfish in hot water until softened, then rinse well before it goes in the pot.
Go little by littleAdd shito a spoonful at a time and taste as you go, so the flavour builds how you like it.
Keep jars tidyUse a clean, dry spoon each time and keep opened jars sealed and cool. Check the label for storage advice.

Home Taste FAQs

Where can I buy Home Taste in Leeds?

Right here. Order online or visit CC Continental Supermarket, 1-19 New York Street, Leeds LS2 7DT.

What is egusi used for?

Egusi is a melon seed ingredient used to thicken and enrich soups and stews. Home Taste offers it whole or ground.

Which shito should I choose?

We stock Mild, Hot and Extra Hot options in the range. Pick the one that suits your taste, and check the product title for the heat level.

How should I use the smoked prawns and dried fish?

Add them to soups, stews and sauces for savoury depth. Rinse or soak dried fish first, and follow the pack for guidance.

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