Archives Tag: fish
Recipe For Beer Battered Fish
April 19, 2022
A friend of mine invited us to her son’s birthday party. My squad and I honoured the invitation. She’s a student at one of the culinary schools in Port Harcourt. In the course of our conversation, she mentioned that she had prepared the fried rice with beer. I was like, is it the rice we … Continue reading Recipe For Beer Battered Fish
Did You Know? Nigeria’s Fishing Industry is Worth ₦85 Billion
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s coastlines and inland waterways are teeming with marine life. And its people aren’t oblivious of this. Each year, the country’s inhabitants consume a seemingly impressive 3.2 million metric tons of fish. This happens almost everywhere, from the remotest villages to the largest metropolises– even if the creeks and coastlines where these fish come from … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Fishing Industry is Worth ₦85 Billion
How to Clean and Marinate Catfish
April 19, 2022
I’m a full-blooded Ada Omabala so it’s only natural for me to love fresh fish. It features prominently in some of our local delicacies like ofe nsala, ove arigbi, ji mmili oku, and pepper soup. Our river, the Omabala River, provides us with different varieties of fresh fish like alila, asa, okpo, egbili, and ekwum. … Continue reading How to Clean and Marinate Catfish
5 Shopping Tips for Smoked Fish
April 19, 2022
Smoked fish is a vital ingredient in Nigerian cooking. It is prepared by roasting fish in smoky dry grass with little or no flame. This fish has a unique aroma and taste which it infuses into food. So, those wey sabi dey use am to make soups, stew, pottage and palm oil rice. Read more … Continue reading 5 Shopping Tips for Smoked Fish
Did you Know? 8 Foods That are Rich in Vitamins
April 19, 2022
Vitamins are substances which the body needs to grow and develop normally. The body needs about 13 vitamins; they include vitamin A, the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, B-6, B-12 and folate), and vitamins C, D, E and K. Each vitamin has a specific job so a deficiency of any of them … Continue reading Did you Know? 8 Foods That are Rich in Vitamins
Did You Know? How the Frozen Fish Business Began in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
In the 1950’s traders in Lagos’s markets dismissed the frozen fish business as a silly idea. When one man dared to present it before Nigerian consumers, they mockingly labeled his product ‘mortuary fish’. Today, there are literally thousands of outlets selling frozen fish across the country. It’s now hard to understand why the idea seemed … Continue reading Did You Know? How the Frozen Fish Business Began in Nigeria
Recipe for Dambun Kifi, the Delicacy from Kebbi State
April 19, 2022
Dambun kifi is the Hausa word for fish floss. This delicacy can be prepared with any type of fresh or frozen fish. It can be enjoyed on its own, served with jollof rice or used as filling for sandwich. If you visit Kebbi, you should try it. Dambun kifi has an aroma that beckons you … Continue reading Recipe for Dambun Kifi, the Delicacy from Kebbi State
Wellness: 6 Foods That Help With Acid Reflux
April 19, 2022
Acid reflux is a condition in which acid from the stomach flows right back into the Oesophagus. This often results in symptoms like belching, heartburn, nausea, and regurgitation. One of the major causes of acid reflux is a weakened or lower Oesophageal sphincter. A normal LES functions as a buffer that protects the Oesophagus by … Continue reading Wellness: 6 Foods That Help With Acid Reflux
Wellness: 5 Anti-Allergy Foods You Should Start Eating Today
April 19, 2022
Allergies can be a pain especially when they occur seasonally. If you experience allergies such as a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes often and during certain times of the year then there may be ways you can curb them. The secret lies in your immune system, which plays a big role in the management … Continue reading Wellness: 5 Anti-Allergy Foods You Should Start Eating Today
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Fisherman’s Soup
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is blessed with a number of waterways. These bodies of water- rivers and rivulets, creeks, lagoons and lakes, provide food, channels of communication and trade between various Nigerian communities. Fishing is an ancient profession in Nigeria. It used to be the dominant profession of people in riverine areas. It was a gendered occupation; only … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Fisherman’s Soup
Did You Know: Nigeria is the World’s Largest Producer of Catfish
April 19, 2022
The dark, whiskered catfish is one of the most widely cultivated fish species in Nigeria. It’s favored by commercial scale fish farmers as a money spinning breed; that’s because it’s considered a delicacy by a large section of the country’s population. You’ll find a bunch of them swimming about in a bowl at a fish … Continue reading Did You Know: Nigeria is the World’s Largest Producer of Catfish
10 Snorkelling Tips for Beginners
April 19, 2022
Whether you are diving into the Lagos harbour looking for the Canadian Sunken Ship, or you wish to swim with the fishes, there is no reason why snorkelling should be removed from your bucket list because you are in Nigeria. Snorkelling is one of the best ways to see the beauty of the underwater world … Continue reading 10 Snorkelling Tips for Beginners
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All You Need To Know About Snorkelling In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
“Under the sea, Under the sea. Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter Take it from me…” cooed Sebastian the crab when he tried to convince Ariel that being in the ocean was far more fascinating than being on land. If you love swimming and watching videos of aquatic life on the ocean floor on Nat … Continue reading All You Need To Know About Snorkelling In Nigeria
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Food Recipe: Barbecue Fish
April 19, 2022
Tired of the norm? Spice up your special day with this unique barbecue fish with ripe plantain filling. Fish is an important source of high quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients, and can be prepared in a variety of ways. It is heart friendly too. Ingredients Fish (fresh) Fresh tomatoes Fresh pepper Garlic Onion … Continue reading Food Recipe: Barbecue Fish
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Best Foods to Eat After a Workout
April 19, 2022
A great workout does not depend on the number of squats you did, or the amount of push-ups you did, even though that helps, but it goes beyond them. When it comes to keeping fit, there are certain elements that depend on the performance of your fitness goals. Aside from the rigorous workouts, you have … Continue reading Best Foods to Eat After a Workout
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