Archives Tag: Nigerian soups
Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is Ofe Onugbu, the absolutely delicious soup that hails from Anambra State. Anambra Onugbu Soup is known by its signature long bitter leaves and the wrapped locust beans which is locally known as ogili isii. Ogili isii gives ofe onugbu its unique aroma and flavor. Before we discuss the making of … Continue reading Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
April 19, 2022
Ndi Anambra are a people with a rich cultural heritage. Marriage is highly regarded in Anambra State for it is the symbolic joining of families in the presence of witnesses. Thus, whenever a traditional wedding invitation is received, people attend to share in the beauty and joy of a new beginning as well as to … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
Recipe for Ofe Owerri
April 19, 2022
Ofe Owerri is the traditional soup of Owerri people of Imo State. It is a culinary delight, a soup prepared with love. I call it the royal cuisine of the Owerri because the soup plays host to a wide variety of meat and fish and is highly nutritious too. Ofe Owerri is also not budget-friendly; … Continue reading Recipe for Ofe Owerri
Origin of Banga Soup
April 19, 2022
It is said that the best way to understand the traditions and cultures of a people is to eat their food. Cultural foods reflect the geography of a people and their rich agricultural products. The Niger-Delta region in Nigeria is the home of finger-licking delicacies. More often than not, their meals are stamped with their … Continue reading Origin of Banga Soup
Recipe for Abak-Atama Soup
April 19, 2022
My friend, Linda says I’m an Eastern chic. This means I was born and buttered in South-Eastern Nigeria. Even though I had travelled to different parts of the country at different times, I stuck faithfully to my Igbo friends and our Igbo cuisine. While I had acquaintances from other ethnic groups, Igbo food was all … Continue reading Recipe for Abak-Atama Soup
11 Swallows and Their Health Benefits
April 19, 2022
Eating good food can define our life. In the wake of various illnesses and various health problems such as cancer, diabetes etc it is important for individuals to watch what they eat. As you take care of your physical looks, it’s very important to care for what you put inside too. In Nigeria we have … Continue reading 11 Swallows and Their Health Benefits
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Three Delicious Ways to Make Pepper Soup
April 19, 2022
Thinking of eating something different from your normal menu? Pepper soup might be the change you are looking for. The good thing about this soup is that it can be made in different ways depending on your choice and the ingredients on ground. Although it is best eaten in a cold season so that it … Continue reading Three Delicious Ways to Make Pepper Soup
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How to Prepare Bitter Leaf Soup Using Oats
April 19, 2022
The bitter leaf soup is one of the favorite soup types in Nigeria, especially among the Igbos. It is also known as ofe ede, because conventional preparation methods use cocoyam (ede) paste as a thickener, or ofe oha, when oha leaves, well known in Eastern Nigeria, are used instead of bitter leaves. However, cooking the … Continue reading How to Prepare Bitter Leaf Soup Using Oats
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Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Cook Abak Atama Soup
April 19, 2022
Abak Atama soup is a popular local delicacy of the Efik people in Cross Rivers State. Garnished with a wide range of delicious seafood, it’s a great, nutritious option for your next, big event – Christmas family lunch, maybe? If you are a caterer, it’s something worth learning to treat your clients to. Here is … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Cook Abak Atama Soup
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