Archives Tag: local foods
Did You Know? Six Health Benefits of African Locust Beans
April 19, 2022
African locust beans is a local seasoning used in making soups and stews. It gives a unique aroma to local delicacies. The botanical name for the African locust beans is Parkia biglobosa. This condiment is widely used in Nigeria; indeed, the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria have different names for this condiment. While the … Continue reading Did You Know? Six Health Benefits of African Locust Beans
Recipe for Afia Efere
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is the Efik-Ibibio delicacy, afia efere which literally means ‘white soup” in Efik. It is usually prepared with goat meat or chicken. When this soup is prepared with goat meat, the people refer to it as afia efere ebot. When it is prepared with chicken, it is called afia efere unen. … Continue reading Recipe for Afia Efere
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ukwa
April 19, 2022
On our history segment today is ukwa, a delicacy that hails from Igboland. Ukwa is called African breadfruit in English because it is similar to the breadfruit eaten in the Caribbean and South Pacific. The African breadfruit is eaten by people of different ethnic groups in Nigeria. These ethnic groups not only have different ways … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ukwa
How To Make Vegetable Rice
April 19, 2022
This rice and vegetable combination will provide you with healthy and nutritious food, it is easy to prepare and it is especially good for intestine, because of the regulating action of rice upon the bowel movement, especially with whole grain rice. The meal prevents illnesses associated with constipation, it is also beneficial to the heart and … Continue reading How To Make Vegetable Rice
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How to Prepare Soya Awara
April 19, 2022
This is a healthy and very delicious snack made from soya beans, it is popularly consumed in the northern part of Nigeria. Soya bean is a very good source of protein, it aids in lowering cholesterol level and also contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and fibre. There are a lot of Soya Bean based … Continue reading How to Prepare Soya Awara
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