Surinamese Rice, Beans & Legumes

Rice, beans and legumes form the basis of many Surinamese dishes. From a plate of brown beans with rice to moksi alesi, roti or a hearty soup: these ingredients are indispensable in Surinamese cuisine. At Tjin's Toko you will find a carefully selected range of rice, beans and legumes with which you can cook authentic Surinamese food at home.

With Surinamese roots, Tjin's Toko has been a trusted address for Surinamese people in the Netherlands for many years. Lovers of Surinamese cuisine also know to find our store for authentic staple products and trusted brands.

The foundation of Surinamese cuisine

Many Surinamese dishes start with simple, high-quality ingredients. Rice is eaten daily and combined with various types of beans, peas and legumes. Together, they form the basis for countless traditional recipes.

In this category you will find, among others:

• White rice
• Parboiled rice
• Brown beans
• Split peas
• Black-eyed beans
• Kidney beans
• Other legumes

These ingredients form the basis for both everyday meals and traditional Surinamese festive dishes.

For authentic Surinamese dishes

With the products from this category you can easily prepare well-known Surinamese classics such as:

• Brown beans with rice
• Moksi Alesi
• Heri Heri
• Roti
• Saoto
• Surinamese soups
• Vegetarian Surinamese dishes

Due to the versatility of rice and legumes, these products are suitable for both traditional and modern Surinamese recipes.

Authentic staple products

At Tjin's Toko we select rice, beans and legumes that are widely used in Surinamese households. This way you can stock up on the right staples for authentic dishes, just as they are passed down from generation to generation.

For Surinamese people and lovers of Surinamese cuisine

For many Surinamese people, rice and beans are everyday staples. That is why Tjin's Toko has been a trusted address for authentic Surinamese staple products for many years.

Whether you want to make a family recipe or are discovering Surinamese cuisine for the first time, here you will find the ingredients that many Surinamese dishes start with.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of rice do you use for Surinamese dishes?

In our range you will find various types of rice that are suitable for classic Surinamese dishes such as brown beans with rice, moksi alesi and other traditional meals.

Which beans are widely used in Surinamese cuisine?

Brown beans, black-eyed beans, kidney beans and various other legumes are widely used in Surinamese cuisine.

What dishes can I make with these products?

With rice, beans and legumes you can make, among others, brown beans with rice, moksi alesi, heri heri, saoto and various Surinamese soups and stews.

Are these products suitable for authentic Surinamese recipes?

Yes. Our rice, beans and legumes are widely used in traditional Surinamese dishes and form the foundation of Surinamese cuisine.