According to Gintarė Kitovė, “Iki” communication manager, the network is constantly looking for ways to provide as much value as possible to its customers. And by shopping smartly, you will save not only money but also time.
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We notice that when especially large discounts or very low prices are announced, customers often shop differently than usual – they choose larger quantities of products that they use regularly or can store at home for longer. For example, potatoes often leave not by the kilogram, but by the whole bag, cucumbers are bought not only for the nearest salads but also for winter supplies. This week, and weighed blue plums cost only 79 ct/kg, so it’s worth eating them not only on their own but also making jams. Such shopping allows not only to take advantage of lower prices but also to worry less often about whether there are daily necessary products at home. Having their supplies at hand, you don’t have to rush to the store specifically for one or another purchase later, thus saving time,” says G. Kitovė, “Iki” communication manager.
All useful “Iki” weekly promotions for food, which make it easy to plan your menu, and the best offers for other goods can be found here: www.iki.lt/leidiniai. To shop cheaper, don’t forget to use the “Iki” app or loyalty card at the checkout.
By taking advantage of large “Iki” discounts and shopping once, you won’t have to worry for several weeks about what to put on the table for your family. Only when you shop abundantly is it worth remembering how to keep those supplies longer – so that no product goes to waste. And to prevent the daily menu from becoming boring, “Iki” culinary chef Jolita Tamoševičienė also offers new ideas from simple, everyday products.
Potatoes for only 29 ct/kg – an opportunity to recreate a popular recipe at home
This weekend’s star – Lithuanian weighed “Clever” potatoes, a kilogram of which costs only 29 cents at “Iki” until Sunday, August 30. Such a price that you could take them by the cartload – and it’s definitely worth it, because potatoes are perhaps the most grateful product for storage. Kept in a cool, dark, and dry place, away from onions, they last for weeks and do not sprout.
“Summer is full of city festivals, and almost none of them can do without crispy potato spirals. But their preparation only seems to require special tools – this recipe, loved by both young and old, is easy to recreate at home,” says “Iki” culinary chef J. Tamoševičienė.
Ingredients: 650 CLEVER potatoes, BILLA BIO olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, grated Parmesan. Optionally – other favorite spices.
Preparation:
- Peel the potatoes and skewer them one by one with a metal or bamboo skewer. It’s easier to do this not by pushing the skewer with force, but by twisting the potato onto it. At the top, cut the potato down to the skewer and, rotating the knife around it, create a spiral shape and carefully spread it out.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. Arrange the potato spirals on a grill tray or baking sheet and brush them with the seasoned oil, sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes in a well-heated grill or oven. Serve with your favorite sauce, with grilled dishes, or simply on their own – and enjoy!
Cheap short-fruited cucumbers simply invite you to try a Korean recipe
Fresh, crispy Lithuanian short-fruited cucumbers can be purchased at “Iki” this week for only 1.49 Eur/kg. Fresh cucumbers are best stored in the refrigerator’s vegetable drawer, but it’s worth buying them in abundance and immediately turning some into winter supplies.
A delicious and simple idea – Korean marinated cucumbers. Lithuanians adore Korean carrot salad, so this recipe could become a second hit. You can serve these cucumbers after 24 hours, but the longer you keep them, the more flavor they will acquire,” shares J. Tamoševičienė from “Iki”.
Ingredients: 0.5 kg fresh short-fruited Lithuanian cucumbers from IKI, 3 teaspoons sea salt, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, 6 minced BITUTĖ garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 sliced CLEVER onions, 1 cup water.
Preparation:
- Cut off the ends of the cucumbers and slice them lengthwise into four parts, place them in a bowl. Add salt, chili powder, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sliced onions. Mix everything well and place into jars.
- Then pour hot water over the cucumbers. Seal tightly and leave them in a dark, cool place. Enjoy!
Twice as many frozen dumplings and varenyky – twice as much flavor with a new sauce
Whether a student or a family, a package of frozen dumplings, varenyky, or cepelinai will always save them from hunger. Here, “Iki”‘s offer is especially generous: they have a 1+1 promotion this weekend. So, twice as many will go into the freezer, and you’ll have a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner option guaranteed any day – just throw them into a pot.
Dumplings or varenyky – a true taste of home comfort and childhood, but it’s also worth experimenting. For example, it’s worth boiling them not in ordinary salted water, but in broth. This will give the dumplings extra flavor, making them juicier and fabulously aromatic.
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“You can also play more boldly with sauces – if you like Asian cuisine, season dumplings with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, soy sauce, and a drizzle of sesame oil. And if you care that the dish is not only delicious but also beautiful, try a bright yellow mustard sauce. Heat a little broth in a pan, add Dijon mustard, chopped dill, a pinch of turmeric, which will give it a distinctive color, and then a little butter,” suggests “Iki” culinary chef J. Tamoševičienė.
Don’t miss the opportunity to buy cereals and flour 40% cheaper – and bake crispy cutlets
No pantry stock is complete without grocery staples, so take note: only on Friday, August 28, “Iki” announces a whopping 40% discount on cereals and flour. That day is worth stocking up to the fullest – stored in airtight containers in a dry place, flour and cereals will last for months and months. It’s worth transferring cereals and flour from paper packages into airtight containers – this way you will protect them from moisture and pests.
When more cereals and flour have already been accumulated in the cupboards, it is worth remembering that they can be used to prepare not only porridge or baked goods, but also hearty lunches. Buckwheat cutlets are one of those simple dishes that do not require large expenses but are perfect for the daily table,” says J. Tamoševičienė.
Ingredients: 200 g BITUTĖ buckwheat, 1 CLEVER onion, 1 CLEVER carrot, 2–3 tablespoons IKI flour, 1 IKI egg, 1 BITUTĖ garlic clove, salt, pepper, favorite spices, oil for frying.
Preparation:
- Boil the buckwheat until soft and let it cool.
- Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot. Sauté in a pan with a little oil until softened.
- In a bowl, combine the buckwheat, sautéed vegetables, crack in the egg, add the flour, minced garlic, season with salt, pepper, and other spices. Mix everything well.
- Fry in a pan over medium heat on both sides until nicely browned. Serve with sour cream, yogurt sauce, or fresh vegetables.
For the last summer weekend – cheap pork neck and an unbeatable recipe
Wondering what dish to bid farewell to summer with? A great price will give you a hint: fresh boneless pork neck, costing only 3.19 Eur/kg at “Iki”, invites you to prepare shashlik. The transition from summer to autumn – a fabulous time for vegetables, which are abundant on “Iki” shelves, so it’s also worth including them on skewers.
Ingredients: 500 g fresh pork neck from IKI, BON VIA zucchini, BON VIA bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms; for the marinade: 3 tablespoons BILLA BIO olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1.5 tablespoons honey, 2 BITUTĖ garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon BILLA PREMIUM mustard, a handful of fresh parsley, a few sprigs of fresh oregano.
Preparation:
- Cut the pork. Put the marinade ingredients into a bowl or jar and shake.
- Place the pork in a large bowl and pour two-thirds of the marinade over it. Mix, rub the marinade into the meat with your hands, and leave to marinate for at least a few hours, preferably overnight.
- Cut the vegetables 30 minutes before grilling and add them to the same container with the meat, mix.
- Skewer alternating pieces of meat and vegetables. Grill over coals, turning several times, until the meat is cooked. Halfway through cooking, brush with the remaining marinade. Once cooked, brush the shashlik again with marinade and serve with fresh salads. Enjoy!
And if you want to entrust the marinating to professionals, note: “Iki” offers a 30% discount on marinated pork products and shashlik this weekend.
Even more supplies cheaper – for breakfast and dessert
It’s worth adding more long-lasting goods to your supplies. Cold and hot smoked meat products can be purchased at “Iki” this week with a 30% discount – they last long in the refrigerator and will always come in handy for a sandwich or snack. A 25% discount applies to cereals, muesli, and chocolate bars – a convenient solution for mornings when time is short and there are many mouths at the table.
And for sweet supplies – don’t miss the “Iki” “Sweet Tooth Fiesta”, where discounts on various sweets reach up to 50%. Promotions apply to candies, chocolates, cookies, gummies, and other treats, featuring both global brands – “Snickers”, “Oreo”, “Roshen”, “Kit Kat”, “Haribo” – and beloved Lithuanian ones like “Rūta”, “Laima”, “Selga”, “Gaidelis” and many others. This week, you can stock your treat cabinet, from which you’ll always have something to offer unexpected guests or yourself in the evening with tea, much cheaper.
G. Kitovė reminds that taking advantage of the best “Iki” offers is simple – useful promotions, various discounts, and special offers are published in “Iki” store leaflets, on the website www.iki.lt, and in the mobile app. In it, shoppers will also find personal offers and, by participating in the loyalty program, will collect points that can be exchanged for valuable prizes or discounts.
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