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Koko, the Northwestern Beverage from Kano State
April 19, 2022
Kano State is located on what geographers refer to as the ‘High plains of Hausaland.’ This state has a landmass of approximately 21,000 square kilometres. It is located between latitude 12° 3′ N and longitude 8° 32′ E. Kano is about 900 kilometres away from the edge of the Sahara Desert and about 1,140 kilometres … Continue reading Koko, the Northwestern Beverage from Kano State
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ukwa
April 19, 2022
On our history segment today is ukwa, a delicacy that hails from Igboland. Ukwa is called African breadfruit in English because it is similar to the breadfruit eaten in the Caribbean and South Pacific. The African breadfruit is eaten by people of different ethnic groups in Nigeria. These ethnic groups not only have different ways … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ukwa
Recipe for Beans and Plantain Porridge
April 19, 2022
As a child, I loved beans like kilode. Beans featured in our menu once a week. This greatly displeased my sisters, Anuli and Oliaku who were always reminded that they need beans to grow. While they complained and groaned over their plate of beans, I happily ate mine. We had three different methods of cooking … Continue reading Recipe for Beans and Plantain Porridge
10 Interesting Ways to Cook Plantain
April 19, 2022
In whatever state you find your plantain- unripe, ripe or overripe, there’s always something to make of it. 1. Plantain chips. To make the favourite crisp and crunchy chips, you’ll need unripe plantains. Cut them thinly, into long or round shapes, season with salt (and pepper) and deep fry.[separator type=”thin”] 2. Fried plantain (dodo). A … Continue reading 10 Interesting Ways to Cook Plantain
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