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April 19, 2022

‘Usu’ (Pleurotus tuber-regium) is an edible underground tuber of the edible mushroom which grows on dead trees or wood. It is found in the Eastern part of Nigeria and commonly known as “Usu” or “Ero-Usu.” It is called “Katala” in Hausa, “Umoho” in Igede, and “Awu” in Igala. Usu Usu is used as a soup thickener … Continue reading Origin Of Nigerian Food: Usu

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