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How To Make Bitter Leaf Soup (Ofe Onugbu)
April 19, 2022
Bitter leaf soup is one the most popular traditional soups known to many Nigerians. It is an indigenous soup for Igbos of Eastern Nigeria and is widely appreciated by people from that region. Read more about How-To Historically, the leaf has been a viable remedy for ailments such as malaria, typhoid, diabetes, diarrhoea, tuberculosis, … Continue reading How To Make Bitter Leaf Soup (Ofe Onugbu)
Did You Know? 7 Things A Food Processor Can Do
April 19, 2022
My people, I dey greet oh! Hope you had a restful weekend. Mine was busy; I spent most of it in the kitchen. I made three different soups on Saturday. On Sunday, I made stew for the week and then I made fried rice and salad for lunch. Anyways, the koko of my gist … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Things A Food Processor Can Do
Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is Ofe Onugbu, the absolutely delicious soup that hails from Anambra State. Anambra Onugbu Soup is known by its signature long bitter leaves and the wrapped locust beans which is locally known as ogili isii. Ogili isii gives ofe onugbu its unique aroma and flavor. Before we discuss the making of … Continue reading Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Onugbu
April 19, 2022
One consistent, primary concern of humans is food. However, the food choices we make are largely dependent on our culture and interactions. This is why the Ibibio man who has lived in Lagos all his life will be as comfortable with Yoruba food. Many years ago, people discovered that some foods were medicinal. However, the consumption … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Onugbu
Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
April 19, 2022
Ndi Anambra are a people with a rich cultural heritage. Marriage is highly regarded in Anambra State for it is the symbolic joining of families in the presence of witnesses. Thus, whenever a traditional wedding invitation is received, people attend to share in the beauty and joy of a new beginning as well as to … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
7 Health Benefits of Bitter-Leaf
April 19, 2022
Scientifically called Vernonia amygdalina, bitter-leaf is a shrub that can be grown in most places in Africa. It is quite tolerant and grows well in normal soil without needing fertilizers. The bitter-leaf has been around for ages and is used to cure and manage a wide variety of illness and diseases. Its major characteristic that … Continue reading 7 Health Benefits of Bitter-Leaf
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How to Prepare Bitter Leaf Soup Using Oats
April 19, 2022
The bitter leaf soup is one of the favorite soup types in Nigeria, especially among the Igbos. It is also known as ofe ede, because conventional preparation methods use cocoyam (ede) paste as a thickener, or ofe oha, when oha leaves, well known in Eastern Nigeria, are used instead of bitter leaves. However, cooking the … Continue reading How to Prepare Bitter Leaf Soup Using Oats
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