Archives Tag: Nigerian Food
Origin of the Nigerian Food, Native Soup
April 19, 2022
Traditional foods are ancient foods inherited from the ancestors; they are rooted in the strong foundation of customs, culture and natural environment. Even though they are foods with old historical background, they are continuously evolving to retain the culinary tradition of the people and to surmount the monotony in the diet. Traditional foods have the … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Food, Native Soup
Origin of the Nigerian Delicacy, Owo Soup
April 19, 2022
Edo State was formed in 1991 from the northern portion of the erstwhile Bendel State. Benin City is the state capital and the largest urban area in the state. The Edo (Bini) people, who are linked to the historic kingdom of Benin, largely occupy the state. Indeed, the word ‘Edo’ refers to the people, their language, … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Delicacy, Owo Soup
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Kunu
April 19, 2022
The mere act of cooking is rooted in tradition and tells about our history and personal identity. Through the generations, recipes are handed down by women of the family. The recipes, through the ingredients and anecdotes that accompany them, tell stories of history and transmit values. Our food history segment takes us to Northern Nigeria, … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Kunu
Recipe for Beans and Corn Porridge
April 19, 2022
I love beans like kilode. However beans is prepared, once pepper and salt is not too much, Obiamaka will enjoy it. As a boarding school student, beans featured three times on our menu. We were served beans and yam on Tuesday nights. We ate plain beans porridge or beans and Potato on Thursday nights. Saturday … Continue reading Recipe for Beans and Corn Porridge
Recipe For Nkwobi
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is the culinary delight, nkwobi. Nkwobi is a popular meat sauce found in most bars and local restaurants in different parts of Nigeria. Cow leg is the main ingredient for this meal. The best accompaniment for Nkwobi is a chilled drink. This spicy meal is best served warm in a mini … Continue reading Recipe For Nkwobi
Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
April 19, 2022
Ukwa is a traditional meal that is commonly eaten by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria. The botanical name of this food is Treculia africana while the English name is African breadfruit. Ukwa can be made into a porridge delicacy or it can be fried and eaten with palm kernel or coconut. It is a … Continue reading Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Obo Egwa
April 19, 2022
Food is vital to the body. It is essential to the composition of self and one’s identity. Even though the Scripture tells us that man does not live by bread alone, we know that food sustains lives and preserves relationships. Our food history segment today takes us to the ancient kingdom of Igala. Igala is … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Obo Egwa
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ewa Agoyin
April 19, 2022
Beans is a staple in most homes in Nigeria. It is rich in protein and soluble fibre which helps to lower blood cholesterol. However, in spite of the health benefits associated with this food, beans is loathed by many because it is associated with flatulence and indigestion. In order to ensure that loved ones benefit … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ewa Agoyin
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Fisherman’s Soup
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is blessed with a number of waterways. These bodies of water- rivers and rivulets, creeks, lagoons and lakes, provide food, channels of communication and trade between various Nigerian communities. Fishing is an ancient profession in Nigeria. It used to be the dominant profession of people in riverine areas. It was a gendered occupation; only … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Fisherman’s Soup
Recipe for Party Jollof Rice
April 19, 2022
There’s an interesting story to go with this recipe. That story involves my friend, Oma. She’ll probably skin me alive when she reads this article but I go tell the story jor. So, two years ago, Oma came visiting. She was very pregnant and on the verge of rounding up her Master’s degree programme. One … Continue reading Recipe for Party Jollof Rice
Recipe for Akara
April 19, 2022
Akara, also known as bean balls, is a product of beans. While growing up, akara and pap was Saturday morning delicacy in our home. While we all looked forward to this meal, we also dreaded one task that inevitably comes with it. That task is beans peeling. Because we take turns to do this chore, … Continue reading Recipe for Akara
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Nsala
April 19, 2022
Food is a central activity of human beings. It is a global language of communication. It not only satisfies the body, it is a tool for building families, relationships and even communities. Cultural foods represent the traditions of a people. It is one of the most significant trademarks of a culture.[1] The preparation and consumption … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Nsala
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Eko
April 19, 2022
Food is a universal necessity. It plays a central role in establishing family, professional, and communal bonds. Beyond merely nourishing the body, what we eat and with whom we eat can inspire and strengthen the bonds between individuals and communities. The art of cooking is inseparable from our own personal stories, our memories and associations. … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Eko
Recipe for Isi Ewu
April 19, 2022
Isi ewu is an Igbo delicacy that looks like nkwobi. Both are different. Well, except for the principal ingredient (cow leg in nkwobi, goat head in isi ewu), the ingredients and method of preparation of both meals are the same. They are both served in a small wooden mortar called okwa. Isi ewu is a comfort … Continue reading Recipe for Isi Ewu
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofada Rice
April 19, 2022
Amongst the Yoruba, food is a vital aspect of their culture. It is a symbol of hospitality and social status. It is believed to nourish and bind families together. Food consumption is both a basic necessity and a learned behaviour of comportment. Early in childhood, tastes are acquired from shared collective values about what is … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofada Rice
