Archives Tag: fufu

Food

Nni Oka, a Fufu Meal Made from Corn Flour

April 19, 2022

Last week, we discussed the making of cassava fufu.  Today, we’ll be reviewing nni oka which is one of the many swallows enjoyed by Nigerians. Nni oka which simply means corn fufu (or literally, food made from corn) is also known locally as alibo. However, this swallow is not true to its name for it … Continue reading Nni Oka, a Fufu Meal Made from Corn Flour

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Food

How to Make Cassava Fufu the Ajebo Way

April 19, 2022

We live in an era of easy cooking. People no like stress again and who will blame them? The made easy life is bae abeg. Last week, we discussed how to make cassava fufu, a swallow that is known for its strong smell and smooth texture. Personally, I don’t care about the smell of cassava … Continue reading How to Make Cassava Fufu the Ajebo Way

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Food

How to Make Fufu the Traditional Way

April 19, 2022

When my mother-in-law visited two weeks ago, she brought some locally processed cassava for me. The gift made me nostalgic for it brought back memories of university days when I spent time at Mama Anyi’s place. Mama Anyi is my aunt and she was a non-academic staff at the University of Nigeria Nsukka at the … Continue reading How to Make Fufu the Traditional Way

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Food Tourism Travel

Food Tourism: Fufu’s Gone Global!

April 19, 2022

Videos of foreigners trying out African dishes have been trending on social media. One of such dishes is fufu. Tik Tokers went on a craze with the Fufu Challenge. Some were ecstatic about adding a new meal to their list of international cuisine conquest, others were rather rude. The positive side of the challenge is … Continue reading Food Tourism: Fufu’s Gone Global!

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Food Social Media

How Social Media has Revolutionized Nigerian Food

April 19, 2022

Have you ever taken a moment to ponder about life? Have you considered how an event, encounter, discovery or development can alter the course of our lives either for better or for worse? If you haven’t, take a moment and think about a newborn baby and how it’s arrival changes the world of his family … Continue reading How Social Media has Revolutionized Nigerian Food

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Did You Know? Food

Did you Know? 6 Low Carbs Nigerian Swallow

April 19, 2022

Nigerians are soup lovers. Each ethnic group has its own soups. These soups are usually served with one form of Swallow or the other. This combination of Soup and Swallow is what Nigerians consider  a full meal. Eba,  fufu also known as loi loi, pounded yam, Amala,  semo are some examples of Swallow enjoyed by … Continue reading Did you Know? 6 Low Carbs Nigerian Swallow

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Food

Origin of Nigerian Foods: Amala

April 19, 2022

Food consumption plays a central role in our daily interaction with friends, family and even colleagues. It features in celebrations that mark particular rites of passage like marriage, anniversaries and even burials. Food is, therefore, key to understanding how we organize our relationships with each other and the meaning of those relationships. The Yoruba occupy … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Amala

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Food

Origin of Nigerian Foods: Tuwo Shinkafa

April 19, 2022

Variety is said to be the spice of life. Cultural foods reflect the geography, history and traditions of a people. The traditional foods in Nigeria are as diverse as the ethnic groups that make up the country. Northern Nigeria is predominantly occupied by the Hausa, one of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. The … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Tuwo Shinkafa

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Food Health

DIY Wednesday: Plaintain Flour

April 19, 2022

Plantain flour – or plantain fufu or plantain amala – is made from sun dried unripe plantain and is a healthy swallow option. The plantain flour is gluten free and contains potassium. There are 913 milligrams of potassium in one cup of  plantain flour, making plantains one of the most potassium-rich foods on the planet. Plantains are also … Continue reading DIY Wednesday: Plaintain Flour

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Recipes

Recipe For Mangú/Fufú

April 19, 2022

Mangú is a Dominican traditional side dish, served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It has plantain (unripe) as its major concentration. Like everything else in your body, your immune system needs plenty of nutrients to perform well, especially Vitamin A and C. Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant, and vitamin C helps keep your immune system response up … Continue reading Recipe For Mangú/Fufú

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Food

11 Swallows and Their Health Benefits

April 19, 2022

Eating good food can define our life. In the wake of various illnesses and various health problems such as cancer, diabetes etc it is important for individuals to watch what they eat. As you take care of your physical looks, it’s very important to care for what you put inside too.  In Nigeria we have … Continue reading 11 Swallows and Their Health Benefits

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Food

Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Afang Soup and Fufu

April 19, 2022

It’s that time again … Learn A Skill Wednesday! In today’s edition, we’ll be learning how to prepare what is a highly celebrated dish in Southern Nigeria, particularly Cross River State – Afang soup. It’s a very nutritious meal, thanks to its green okazi leaves and meaty stock ingredients. Here’s its very simple recipe: INGREDIENTS … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Afang Soup and Fufu

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Entertainment LIFESTYLE

If Keri Hilson Can Do It…

April 19, 2022

A few days ago, a Hollywood celebrity dropped the bombshell on us. It was Sunday morning, and while some people were at church, and some others were in bed feeling guilty about not going to church, this famous aunty just casually posted a picture of herself making fufu in her kitchen, in a denim jacket … Continue reading If Keri Hilson Can Do It…

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