Archives Tag: food history
South Eastern Delicacies: Origin of the Nigerian Food, Ugba Salad
April 19, 2022
Ugba or ukpaka is the local name for fermented African oil bean. The African oil bean tree grows approximately 6 metres in girth and 21 metres in height. The tree is low branched; it has low wide buttresses and an open crown that allows light to penetrate under its canopy. The glossy brown seeds are … Continue reading South Eastern Delicacies: Origin of the Nigerian Food, Ugba Salad
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Omi Ukpoka
April 19, 2022
Food is a central identity marker. It defines personality, social class, lifestyle, and relationships. Our understanding and relationship with food is governed to a large extent by our culture. We can tell where a person comes from by the type of food he eats and by the ingredients and method of preparation he uses. Even … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Omi Ukpoka
Origin of the Nigerian Food, Native Soup
April 19, 2022
Traditional foods are ancient foods inherited from the ancestors; they are rooted in the strong foundation of customs, culture and natural environment. Even though they are foods with old historical background, they are continuously evolving to retain the culinary tradition of the people and to surmount the monotony in the diet. Traditional foods have the … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Food, Native Soup
Origin of the Nigerian Delicacy, Owo Soup
April 19, 2022
Edo State was formed in 1991 from the northern portion of the erstwhile Bendel State. Benin City is the state capital and the largest urban area in the state. The Edo (Bini) people, who are linked to the historic kingdom of Benin, largely occupy the state. Indeed, the word ‘Edo’ refers to the people, their language, … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Delicacy, Owo Soup
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Obo Egwa
April 19, 2022
Food is vital to the body. It is essential to the composition of self and one’s identity. Even though the Scripture tells us that man does not live by bread alone, we know that food sustains lives and preserves relationships. Our food history segment today takes us to the ancient kingdom of Igala. Igala is … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Obo Egwa
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ewa Agoyin
April 19, 2022
Beans is a staple in most homes in Nigeria. It is rich in protein and soluble fibre which helps to lower blood cholesterol. However, in spite of the health benefits associated with this food, beans is loathed by many because it is associated with flatulence and indigestion. In order to ensure that loved ones benefit … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ewa Agoyin
All About Shawarma
April 19, 2022
When Shawarma was first introduced in Nigeria, it came as a joke’s brunt. Now, the snack is part of street foods in Nigeria. Shawarma is a slice of heaven here on Earth. It is a steamed or heated roll of pita bread/flat bread with a thinly sliced cut of meat. You have fillings wrapped in … Continue reading All About Shawarma
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