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Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro

April 19, 2022

Up for discussion on our food history segment, today is the culinary jewel, Efo Riro. This rich vegetable soup is native to the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria. The word, efo riro is derived from two Yoruba words, efo which means green leafy vegetable and riro which means to stir. One can, therefore, deduce from … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro

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Food

Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro

April 19, 2022

Up for discussion on our food history segment today is the culinary jewel, Efo Riro. This rich vegetable soup is native to the Yoruba people of South-Western Nigeria. The word, is derived from two Yoruba words, efo which means green leafy vegetable and riro which means to stir. One can, therefore, deduce from this synergy … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro

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Did you Know? 5 Ceremonial Foods of the Efik-Ibibio

April 19, 2022

In the land of the Efik-Ibibio, from a time beyond human memory, a sacred gift resides. That gift is the gift of cooking. It is the pride of the people, the envy of other ethnic groups most of whom have adopted delicacies that originated from the kitchen of this special people. Traditional events of the … Continue reading Did you Know? 5 Ceremonial Foods of the Efik-Ibibio

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