Archives Tag: Corn Flour
5 Uses Of Corn Flour
April 19, 2022
Corn flour is a pantry staple, at least, it is for bakers and for those who love making sauces. It is a fine powder made by grinding dried whole corn kernels. It is considered whole grain flour because it contains the corn’s hull, germ and endosperm. Corn flour is different from corn meal. Read more … Continue reading 5 Uses Of Corn Flour
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 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
Recipe for Sandar Jauro, the Snack Enjoyed in Jigawa State
April 19, 2022
Sandar Jauro means Jauro’s sticks in Hausa. Jauro is a Fulani male name but no one seems to know why this name was adopted for the snack under discussion. Sandar Jauro, also known as wheat sticks, is a scrumptious delight that is enjoyed in Jigawa State and other parts of Northern Nigeria. It can be … Continue reading Recipe for Sandar Jauro, the Snack Enjoyed in Jigawa State
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Tuwo Masara
April 19, 2022
Food is a universal experience, a vital aspect of our cultural heritage that ought to be preserved, not in museums as we do other artworks but through oral tradition and practical experimentation. Northern Nigeria is a region with beautiful landscapes, ancient architectural designs and a fertile soil that produces all manner of food. Nigeria’s food … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Tuwo Masara
