Archives Tag: Ofada Rice
Did You Know? 5 Food that can be Found in a Yoruba Wedding
April 19, 2022
Marriage is a rite of passage that is vital for the perpetuation of the human race. Even though the increase in the rate of divorce is alarming, marriage is still considered a once in a lifetime affair. One effect of this optimistic outlook is that people pull out all the stops when they are planning … Continue reading Did You Know? 5 Food that can be Found in a Yoruba Wedding
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofada Rice
April 19, 2022
Amongst the Yoruba, food is a vital aspect of their culture. Â 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
Recipe for Ayamase Stew
April 19, 2022
This is the heavenly sauce that is often used in eating Ofada rice. It is one of the spiciest foods in Nigeria. The major difference between this sauce and others is that while others use red pepper, green pepper is the primary pepper used in cooking Ayamase Stew. The green pepper and locust beans give … Continue reading Recipe for Ayamase Stew
10 Ways to Cook Rice for Christmas and New Year
April 19, 2022
Certainly, there’s a lot of rice cooking this Christmas already. But here’s a list of ten ways to cook rice for something different for New Year’s Day or perhaps another Christmas rice dish. 1. If Jollof Rice isn’t your first choice already, would you consider it now? You may garnish with steamed vegetables, fried plantain, … Continue reading 10 Ways to Cook Rice for Christmas and New Year
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Four Popular Foods Eaten By Ibadan People
April 19, 2022
Ibadan is the capital of Oyo state and the city is known for her unusually large size. Ibadan houses over 3.5 million people and is the third most populous city in Nigeria. One of the most striking things about Ibadan is her people who work tirelessly from dawn till dusk. The main occupation of Ibadan … Continue reading Four Popular Foods Eaten By Ibadan People
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5 Nigerian Stews You Can Make Without Tomatoes
April 19, 2022
Tomato is a favourite staple in Nigeria, and so, a large number of locals who cannot cope with the inflation in its price are hesitant to make the widely enjoyed stew and are now seeking alternative ways to make sauces with which to complement their daily meals. Here is a list of 5 economical and local … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Stews You Can Make Without Tomatoes
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Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Ofada Rice and Ayamase Sauce
April 19, 2022
Most people know about the famous ofada rice, but few know how great ofada rice tastes with the ayamase sauce. Ofada rice is the locally grown rice in Nigeria and typically, you have to pick it to remove stones. Thankfully, there are companies out there who sell packaged ofada rice that don’t need to be … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Ofada Rice and Ayamase Sauce
