Archives Tag: okpa
Food Recipe: Okpa
April 19, 2022
On our menu, today is Okpa, a Nigerian delicacy that is made from Bambara nut flour. This food is indigenous to Enugu State. It is also known as Okpa Wawa; in fact, the appellation, wawa which is generally attached to Okpa is actually a reference to its origin, the good people of Enugu who … Continue reading Food Recipe: Okpa
Did you Know? 5 Ceremonial Foods in Enugu State
April 19, 2022
Food is one of the reasons most Nigerians attend events. When a guest says, ‘the ceremony make sense‘ or something to that effect, it is usually because he ate and drank to his heart content at the occasion. In fact, in some extreme cases, that guest may have taken some food and drinks home. In … Continue reading Did you Know? 5 Ceremonial Foods in Enugu State
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
Learn To Make Okpa With This Easy Recipe
April 19, 2022
The bambara nuts contain a large amount of protein. The nuts are grounded into flour and is the chief ingredient in the preparation of the Okpa pudding, a favourite delicacy in the eastern part of Nigeria, most especially  Enugu state. Okpa can serve as both breakfast, lunch and dinner. As mentioned earlier the Bambara nut … Continue reading Learn To Make Okpa With This Easy Recipe
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What You Don’t Know About OKPA (Bambara nut).
April 19, 2022
Have you ever wondered why people in Enugu look healthier than others? Do you want to know? OK, I’ll tell you. Well, it’s because they eat Okpa! Ok, maybe that was too much, but sincerely, Okpa is a healthy food. Okpa is prepared from a leguminous plant called Bambara nut scientifically named ‘Vigna subterranea’. The Bambara … Continue reading What You Don’t Know About OKPA (Bambara nut).
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How to Prepare Ọkpa
April 19, 2022
Ọkpa is a staple food very popular in Enugu, Nigeria. It was many years ago I learnt that the nuts of the ọkpa powder are in English called Bambara beans. But if you want the seeds or powder, and you go about local Nigerian markets in search of Bambara nuts, I’m afraid you’ll find nothing … Continue reading How to Prepare Ọkpa
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Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Akamu (Local Nigerian Pap)
April 19, 2022
Seeing balls of akamu (in Igbo) or oyi (in Yoruba) displayed for sale in market trays is an evidence that this meal is not yet on the list of Nigerian foods on the verge of extinction. For those who enjoy it, preparing akamu from grains to ready-to-eat is worth a try. Here’s how to … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Akamu (Local Nigerian Pap)
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