Recipe For Beer Battered Fish
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 […]
Did You Know? Nigeria’s Fishing Industry is Worth ₦85 Billion
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 […]
How to Clean and Marinate Catfish
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. […]
5 Shopping Tips for Smoked Fish
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 […]
Did you Know? 8 Foods That are Rich in Vitamins
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 […]
Did You Know? How the Frozen Fish Business Began in Nigeria
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 […]
Recipe for Dambun Kifi, the Delicacy from Kebbi State
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 […]
Wellness: 6 Foods That Help With Acid Reflux
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 […]
Wellness: 5 Anti-Allergy Foods You Should Start Eating Today
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 […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Fisherman’s Soup
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 […]
Did You Know: Nigeria is the World’s Largest Producer of Catfish
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 […]
10 Snorkelling Tips for Beginners
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 […]
All You Need To Know About Snorkelling In Nigeria
“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 […]
Food Recipe: Barbecue Fish
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 […]
Best Foods to Eat After a Workout
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 […]
How to Prepare Grilled Red Snapper
If you are a grilled fish lover and you have never tried grilling red snapper, it is worth knowing that the red snapper fish is said to be the best for grilling whole fish. The vibrant red color comes from the high levels of carotenoid pigments coming from the shrimp in their natural diet. The […]