Archives Tag: Pounded Yam

Did You Know? Food

April 19, 2022

My people, I dey greet oh!   Hope you had a restful weekend. Mine was busy; I spent most of it in the kitchen. I made three different soups on Saturday. On Sunday, I made stew for the week and then I made fried rice and salad for lunch. Anyways, the koko of my gist … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Things A Food Processor Can Do

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Did You Know? Food

April 19, 2022

Nigerians are soup lovers. Each ethnic group has its own soups. These soups are usually served with one form of Swallow or the other. This combination of Soup and Swallow is what Nigerians consider  a full meal. Eba,  fufu also known as loi loi, pounded yam, Amala,  semo are some examples of Swallow enjoyed by … Continue reading Did you Know? 6 Low Carbs Nigerian Swallow

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Food

April 19, 2022

Idoma people are found in Benue State of North-Central Nigeria. They are the second largest ethnic group in the state. The Idomas occupy the 9 local government areas of Apa, Agatu, Ado, Obi, Ohimini, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo, Oju, and Otukpo; although, Obi and Oju are principally made up of the Igede tribe. The Idoma people are … Continue reading Recipe for the Idoma Delicacy, Okoho Soup

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Food

April 19, 2022

This season is perfect for a hot bowl of nsala soup. Here’s how to go about it. Ingredients Chicken Catfish Dry fish Fresh pepper and Cameroon pepper Crayfish Ehuru (calabash nutmeg) Uda Uziza seeds Medium sized onions Locust bean (ogili okpei, iru or dawa dawa) 6 medium sized cubes of raw white yam (for thickening) … Continue reading Recipe for Omabala Nsala Soup

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Food

April 19, 2022

Food is a central activity of human beings. It is a global language of communication. It not only satisfies the body, it is a tool for building families, relationships and even communities. Cultural foods represent the traditions of a people. It is one of the most significant trademarks of a culture.[1] The preparation and consumption … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Nsala

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Food

April 19, 2022

Yam is a root tuber crop planted in tropical areas during the rainy season. It serves as a major meal for Nigerians. It is a main source of energy as it is rich in carbohydrates and minerals. Yam can be eaten deliciously as a side dish or as a complete meal on its own depending … Continue reading Six Ways to Prepare a Delicious Meal of Yam

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Food History

April 19, 2022

Have you ever wondered about who made many of our lives easier by providing pounded yam powder so that we no longer have to pound yam in mortars? Professor (Engr) Olusoji Ofi, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dundee, Scotland patented the process … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Pounded Yam Powder Patent

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