Archives Tag: Nigerian Food
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
Origin of the Nigerian Food: Okpa
April 19, 2022
Enugu, as the name implies, is situated on a hill. Located in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria, this beautiful and serene state is synonymous with coal production and okpa di oku. While the former has been rendered redundant, the latter continues to tantalize the taste buds of indigenes and non-indigenes alike. In fact, most communities … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Food: Okpa
How To Make Cassava Fufu (Akpu)
April 19, 2022
Akpu is a staple swallow in Nigeria, mostly eaten by the Igbos. Akpu is made from cassava. Akpu making has been a consistent source of income, especially for locals in the rural areas. Ingredients 4-6 cassava tubers Water Directions Peel the cassava tubers Cut the tubers into small pieces, wash and put the cassava pieces into … Continue reading How To Make Cassava Fufu (Akpu)
By amarachi
How To Make Water Yam Fritters
April 19, 2022
One of the best parts of growing up was waking up to the aroma of Water Yam Fritters. Water yam fritters is popularly called Ojojo and it is common to those living in Ijebu, a hometown in the Western part of Nigeria. It is a good meal to serve to the whole family. Water yam or, … Continue reading How To Make Water Yam Fritters
By adepeju
Recipe For Groundnut Soup
April 19, 2022
Groundnut soup, also known as Omisagwe, is a soup made from peanuts or groundnuts, usually with various other ingredients. It is a staple of African cuisines in countries such as Nigeria and Ghana. In Nigeria, among the Benin(Edo) people, it’s a native soup often eaten with pounded yam. It’s also interesting to note that, it’s prepared the … Continue reading Recipe For Groundnut Soup
By amarachi
How to Make Koose, Hausa Akara
April 19, 2022
Koose is made from cowpeas or black-eyed beans. It’s simply the Hausa version of Akara; beans paste mixed with a variety of ingredients and fried to a yummy crispy buns-like food, often accompanied with bread and pap (porridge), and mostly taken as breakfast. It is a popular street food which also doubles as a snack. … Continue reading How to Make Koose, Hausa Akara
By amarachi
How to Make Okoho Soup
April 19, 2022
Okoho soup is made from the Okoho stem and is eaten predominantly by the Idoma people of Benue state. The stick is also known as Ajara or Orogbolo by the Yoruba tribe, and Dafara by the Hausas. It is prepared with bush meat and is known for its slimy and ‘draw’ nature. The Okoho stem is highly medicinal and also aids … Continue reading How to Make Okoho Soup
By amarachi
How to Make Water Yam Pottage (Ikokore)
April 19, 2022
Water yam is the tuber of Dioscorea alata also called yam. It’s quite different from other yam species because it’s mucilaginous and so, not as popular for cooking. Water yam can be boiled, fried (ojojo) and can even be made into flour. The nutritional content of water yam includes vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, … Continue reading How to Make Water Yam Pottage (Ikokore)
By amarachi
How to Make Abacha – African Salad
April 19, 2022
Abacha is an Eastern Nigerian dish made from dried shredded cassava. Ever been to the east and wondered at the sight of women carrying a basin on their heads? 80% of the times, It is Abacha that is in that basin. Abacha could be taken as a snack or a real meal. Find below the recipe for … Continue reading How to Make Abacha – African Salad
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Baked Cassava Fries (Yuca Fries) Recipe
April 19, 2022
I recently discovered this recipe and cannot wait to share it with you. French fries have got nothing on this cassava fries, nothing at all. Cassava also called yuca, manioc, mandioca and Brazilian arrowroot is a woody shrub extensively cultivated annually and a major source of carbohydrates, it is rich in a range of nutrients … Continue reading Baked Cassava Fries (Yuca Fries) Recipe
By amarachi
Popular Nigerian Food the World Should Know and Love
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and one of the world’s most ethnically diverse countries. Each ethnic group in Nigeria has its own regional special customs and traditions that make them unique. Nigeria is also blessed with bountiful food delicacies, most of which can be largely tied to the region and their culture. … Continue reading Popular Nigerian Food the World Should Know and Love
By beckonoise
Websites we like: 9ja Foodie
April 19, 2022
Food is an essential part of our everyday lives. How do we grow, look healthy or keep fit without eating? Whether you’re a food lover or not, food is important because we need it to survive. Aside from the many benefits food gives to our body, eating the same food on a regular basis can … Continue reading Websites we like: 9ja Foodie
By beckonoise
How to Make Plantain Fritata
April 19, 2022
Everybody loves plantain, I’m yet to meet someone who doesn’t enjoy the awesomeness of plantain. They are common and also a major staple food in West and Central Africa, the Caribbean Islands, Coastal parts of South America, Central and Northern America. One amazing fact about plantains is that they’re available all year round, easy to … Continue reading How to Make Plantain Fritata
By amarachi
How to Make Suya Meat and Suya Crepes
April 19, 2022
There is no sincerer love than the love of food—George Bernard Shaw One popular Hausa food we all love is Suya. This is a common food sold by food vendors in Nigeria, mostly by the northerners. Many of us are not aware of its preparation, and a host of others does not experiment with their … Continue reading How to Make Suya Meat and Suya Crepes
By adepeju
Common Nigerian Foods and their Origins
April 19, 2022
Food is needed for man’s sustainability and existence. It is therefore important to be aware of both its usefulness and its origins. In Nigeria, there are many foods we claim as our indigenous meals and we are unaware of their origin. Here are a few Nigerian foods and their origins: Jollof Rice Jollof Rice is … Continue reading Common Nigerian Foods and their Origins
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