Archives Tag: Hausa-Fulani
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tiger Nuts
April 19, 2022
Tiger nuts are a street snack in Nigeria. The main vendors of this food are the Hausa-Fulani. They move from place to place with wheelbarrows full of them. Tiger nuts are so popular that the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria have different names for it. The Igbo call it aki Hausa. The Hausa-Fulani call … Continue reading 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tiger Nuts
Did you Know? 7 Popular Street Foods in Northern Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Street foods are part of every locality. They showcase the rich culture of the people and they play a major role in their economy. Most Nigerian delicacies take time to prepare so some women buy street food as a quicker way to satisfy the food needs of their family. Street food can be eaten as … Continue reading Did you Know? 7 Popular Street Foods in Northern Nigeria
Miyan Zogale, A Northern Nigerian Cuisine
April 19, 2022
Miyan Zogale is a Nigerian soup that hails from Northern Nigeria. Northern Nigeria is predominantly occupied by the Hausa-Fulani, the largest ethnic group in the country. The soup, miyan zogale, derives its name from two Hausa words, ‘miyan’ which means ‘soup’ and ‘zogale’ which means moringa leaves. One can therefore infer from this interpretation that … Continue reading Miyan Zogale, A Northern Nigerian Cuisine
Recipe for Miyan Kuka
April 19, 2022
Miyan kuka, which is also known as luru soup, is a Nigerian soup that hails from Northern Nigeria. This soup is green in colour. It is also very easy to prepare. Two vital ingredients for making miyan kuka are ground baobab leaves which is also known as kuka powder and dried catfish. Miyan kuka is … Continue reading Recipe for Miyan Kuka
Northeastern Delicacies: Danwake, A Northern Nigerian Food
April 19, 2022
Our food history segment today takes us to Northern Nigeria. Our topic of discussion is Danwake. This food is a major staple in most homes in Adamawa State and other parts of Northern Nigeria. Danwake literally means “Son of Beans.” It can also be called Beans Dumpling. On its own, this food is tasteless. Like … Continue reading Northeastern Delicacies: Danwake, A Northern Nigerian Food
