Archives Tag: Fisherman’s Soup
Discover Nigeria: Nigerian Foods Across Different Regions
April 19, 2022
With over 250 ethnic groups spread across 36 states, Nigeria is a nation rich in cultural diversity. This incredible variety is reflected in the country’s cuisine as well. Nigerian foods offer a delicious adventure with distinct flavours and specialities in each region. While basic starchy staples like pounded yam, garri, rice or fufu act … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: Nigerian Foods Across Different Regions
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
Recipe for Fisherman’s Soup
April 19, 2022
My Akwa-Ibom friend, Rose introduced me to this soup. I told her I was coming to spend the day with her and she made this soup for lunch. When she placed a tray of Eba and Fisherman’s Soup before me, I was like, “Wow! You made Native Soup!!” “No,” she replied “this is Fisherman’s Soup … Continue reading Recipe for Fisherman’s Soup
