Mixblik: these canned world dishes are a must-have for your pantry
Do you always think of canned dishes as boring, nasty meals you never touch again after trying them once? Time to change your perspective on canned food! Mixblik has a solution that not only fills your stomach, but also does a little good for the world. This is not ordinary canned food, but a social enterprise that supplies organic, plant-based and seasonal world dishes.
And yes, everything comes in handy cans that are delicious, healthy and sustainable. Plus, it is all made by women who are new to the Netherlands and are building a new future through Mixblik. Delicious food, good causes and sustainability? We’re sold!
World dishes from silsi to mafé
Mixblik, founded by Esther van der Hoeven and Iris van Beers, offers a range of world dishes, such as silsi, shakshuka, cachupa and mafé, all originating from different parts of Africa. These dishes are made with fresh vegetables, herbs and organic products. The best part? They come in cheerful cans that you can store for a long time, transport easily and recycle 100%. So you not only have something delicious at home quickly, but also a product that supports the food chain of the future.
Mixblik not only helps satisfy your hunger, but also offers new opportunities to women who are new to the Netherlands, giving them the chance to learn Dutch, gain work experience and build their social network.
The benefits of Mixblik
1. Local vegetables
Mixblik works with local suppliers, which means they not only reduce transport costs, but also support local farmers. This way, you get healthy and fresh food from nearby.
2. Organic
At Mixblik, they choose organic products wherever possible. This contributes to biodiversity and results in healthier soil and better harvests. A win-win for everyone.
3. Seasonal products
Whatever is in season is used. Seasonal food has less impact on the environment and always tastes better.
4. Sustainably packaged
Cans are lightweight, easy to transport and 100% recyclable. They also have a long shelf life without added artificial substances or E-numbers.
Top 3 Mixblik favourites
I’ve tried them all and always keep some flavours at home. What I find so fun and delicious about these dishes is that they are flavours I can’t easily recreate at home. You can also vary endlessly with the cans by adding extra ingredients. My top 3:
- Silsi (Eritrean tomato sauce): This magical mix of hot peppers, twenty different spices and fresh onions creates a rich umami flavour that is perfect with rice, pasta or as a dip with drinks. Spicy! Tip: serve with sourdough bread.
- Lentil stew (East African comfort food): Made with tomatoes, berbere (the East African spice blend), ginger and lentils. This stew is not only nutritious, but also an ideal vegan dish. I often add chickpeas and eat it with avocado and toasted sesame seeds. Yum!
- Mafé (Senegalese peanut stew): A delicious, mildly spicy peanut stew made with local Dutch vegetables such as potatoes and carrots. Packed with flavour and suitable for vegans.
Buying Mixblik
You can find Mixblik’s cheerfully coloured cans in the online shop and at various sales points throughout the Netherlands. Prices range from € 3.99 (180 grams) to € 5.99 (390 grams).
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