Promoting Nigerian Food Brands on Social Media
From suya stands in Abuja to pepper soup joints in Port Harcourt, Nigerian food is rich, diverse, and full of flavour. But for Nigerian food brands to grow beyond their physical locations, they need more than great taste; they need visibility. Social media has become the ultimate tool to showcase our cuisine, tell cultural […]
Discover Nigeria: Nigerian Food Festivals
Nigeria, known as the “Giant of Africa,” is a country rich in culture and tradition. One of the most vibrant aspects of Nigerian culture is its food. Nigerian cuisine is diverse, flavourful, and deeply rooted in the country’s history and ethnic diversity. Food festivals in Nigeria are not just about eating; they are about […]
Recipe For Pepper Soup Rice
I think the weather in Port Harcourt has become confused. We are supposed to be in the rainy season but it feels like we are in harmattan. It’s awfully cold in the mornings and in the evenings and very sunny at noon. I’m actually enjoying the weather but every weather has its own skoi skoi. […]
7 Tips For Bleaching Palm Oil
Bleaching palm oil is a process that involves heating up palm oil until it becomes translucent. Even though it is considered a necessary skill in Nigerian cooking, a lot of people don’t know how to bleach palm oil. Them dey try oh! But their efforts always fall short of the mark. Thus, for the benefit […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro
Up for discussion on our food history segment, today is the culinary jewel, Efo Riro. This rich vegetable soup is native to the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria. The word, efo riro is derived from two Yoruba words, efo which means green leafy vegetable and riro which means to stir. One can, therefore, deduce from […]
Video Of The Week: How To Make Chicken Pepper Soup
Pepper soup is a Nigerian soup recipe that can be prepared in a number of ways. While it is typically prepared with cow or goat meat, it can also be prepared with a wide variety of meats including chicken. Whether you’re looking to prepare chicken pepper soup for an event or your family members, our […]
15 Kitchen Tricks Peculiar to Nigerian Cooking
I welcome you to today’s edition of kitchen tips. As I made clear in these kitchen tips that would save your day, mistakes are normal in cooking. In fact, from time to time, you may experience short lived bad cooking seasons when you are either burning, over salting or adding too much pepper to food. If these […]
Food Tips: 4 Ways to Make Egusi Balls
I love egusi soup. Even though I enjoy this soup more when it has balls, I can eat it anyhow it turns out. Unfortunately, not everyone can eat egusi soup without balls. Some even go as far as calling it uncomplimentary names. I don’t blame them. But I think helping more people to learn how […]
Recipe for Nigerian Puff Puff
Puff puff is a popular street food that can be eaten as breakfast or snack. It is, however, not peculiar to Nigeria. It is actually popular in other West African countries, and those countries have different names for it. Puff puff is quite easy to prepare. It can be sweet or spicy. Today, I’ll be […]
Recipe for Ukpo Ogede
On our menu today is the plantain dish, ukpo ogede. Two principal ingredients used in its preparation are plantain and corn meal. Ukpo ogede, also known as plantain moi moi, is a great way to make use of that overripe plantain in your kitchen. Thus, if you haven’t tried it before, do so the next […]
Origin of the Nigerian Food, Burabisco
Borno State in North-Eastern Nigeria is the central fragment of the old Borno Empire. The name of this state is said to mean “the home of Berbers.” Borno, which has been ravaged by Boko Haram terrorists, has Maiduguri as its capital. Maiduguri is said to be the largest city and the main industrial centre of […]
Northeastern Delicacies: Danwake, A Northern Nigerian Food
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 […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Gbegiri Soup
On our food history segment today is Gbegiri. It is a popular Nigerian soup that hails from Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria. In fact, this soup is said to be one of the tickets to the heart of an Oyo man. On first acquaintance, gbegiri is not attractive. But it is well loved in Yoruba […]
South Eastern Delicacies: Origin of the Nigerian Food, Ugba Salad
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 […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Iribotor Soup
The Urhobo are located in the Niger-Delta region of Southern Nigeria. They are one of the major ethnic groups in Delta State. The word, Urhobo refers more to the language and the people than it does a territory. The Urhobo live near the River Niger and they are supplied by a large network of streams […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Omi Ukpoka
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 […]