Archives Tag: corn
Nni Oka, a Fufu Meal Made from Corn Flour
April 19, 2022
Last week, we discussed the making of cassava fufu. Today, we’ll be reviewing nni oka which is one of the many swallows enjoyed by Nigerians. Nni oka which simply means corn fufu (or literally, food made from corn) is also known locally as alibo. However, this swallow is not true to its name for it … Continue reading Nni Oka, a Fufu Meal Made from Corn Flour
Recipe for Corn Fritters
April 19, 2022
Hurray!! It’s corn season. And what do we do in this season? We eat corn, both boiled and roasted, with so much joy in our hearts. We also cook other meals with it. That way, by the time the season is over, we’d have eaten enough corn to last us till the next season. One … Continue reading Recipe for Corn Fritters
Did You Know? 8 Foods Rich in Fibre
April 19, 2022
Our topic of discussion today is dietary fibre, an important but often overlooked class of food. In case you’re wondering, it’s not amongst the classes of food taught in school. So, what then is it? Dietary fibre refers to the indigestible parts of plant foods like vegetables, fruits, beans and legumes. As can be deduced … Continue reading Did You Know? 8 Foods Rich in Fibre
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Omi Ukpoka
April 19, 2022
Food is a central identity marker. It defines personality, social class, lifestyle, and relationships. Our understanding and relationship with food is governed to a large extent by our culture. We can tell where a person comes from by the type of food he eats and by the ingredients and method of preparation he uses. Even … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Omi Ukpoka
Recipe for Asa Akpakpa
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is the Ibibio delicacy, Asa Akpakpa. Asa akpakpa is also called asa ibokpot. This food is very popular during the early or late harvest season. This is largely because maize, the main ingredient for this food is readily available at that time. The recipe for this food was sent by an … Continue reading Recipe for Asa Akpakpa
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Adalu
April 19, 2022
Food is central in defining family roles, rules and traditions. It is so vital a social activity that we partake in it from cradle to the grave. Every culture has its own food, drinks, eating habits and recipes. Every meal has its own history. Some of the recipes we use today are a couple hundred … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Adalu
Food Recipe: Adalu (Beans and Corn Porridge)
April 19, 2022
Adalu (beans and corn porridge) is a popular traditional Nigerian dish. It is also known as ‘Ewa ati Agbado’ in Yoruba and ‘Agwa na Oka’ in Igbo. It is a great fusion of stewed beans and sweetcorn. In this sumptuous meal, you get the best of both foods in a single meal. If you’re not a … Continue reading Food Recipe: Adalu (Beans and Corn Porridge)
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10 Ways to Cook Beans
April 19, 2022
Beans offer a variety of ways to get creative. This incomplete list would help someone escape the monotony of having a particular bean meal. Plain boiled beans is simply boiled with salt to taste. It is mostly eaten with rice and tomato stew, or simply with the stew. Bean porridge is boiled with spice and … Continue reading 10 Ways to Cook Beans
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