Archives Tag: Nigerian Stew
Recipe for Buka Stew
April 19, 2022
Buka stew is basically stew that is prepared and served in roadside restaurants. However, the classic buka stew is made by the Yoruba. It is prepared with palm oil without the addition of curry and thyme. Buka stew as you know is different from the homemade stew. While it is made for the owner’s profit … Continue reading Recipe for Buka Stew
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro
Recipe for Carrot Stew
April 19, 2022
White rice and tomato stew is the usual Sunday dinner for the average Nigerian family. But even when another food is on the menu for Sunday dinner, tomato stew for the week is still prepared for the family. The reason for this is simple. Tomato Stew not only goes with a variety of meals, it … Continue reading Recipe for Carrot Stew
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro
April 19, 2022
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 South-Western Nigeria. The word, is derived from two Yoruba words, efo which means green leafy vegetable and riro which means to stir. One can, therefore, deduce from this synergy … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro
