Recipe for Party Jollof Rice
There’s an interesting story to go with this recipe. That story involves my friend, Oma. She’ll probably skin me alive when she reads this article but I go tell the story jor. So, two years ago, Oma came visiting. She was very pregnant and on the verge of rounding up her Master’s degree programme. One […]
Recipe for Ekpang Nkukwo
Amongst the Efik-Ibibio people of the Niger-Delta region, Ekpang Nkukwo is a ceremonial food. This meal is highly nutritive and delicious. The chief ingredients for this delicacy are cocoyam and water yam. Before we go on this cooking adventure to the South-South, let me quickly say this (at least for the benefit of those who […]
Recipe for Garden Egg Stew
My Cousin, Chichi, was the first person to serve me boiled yam and this yummy stew. In case you don’t know, garden egg stew is a local Nigerian stew prepared with fresh garden eggs. The best garden egg for this sauce are white garden eggs. The slightly yellow ones are perfect -they are ripe and […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Eko
Food is a universal necessity. It plays a central role in establishing family, professional, and communal bonds. Beyond merely nourishing the body, what we eat and with whom we eat can inspire and strengthen the bonds between individuals and communities. The art of cooking is inseparable from our own personal stories, our memories and associations. […]
SME Spotlight: Cake Mayor
Oluwamayowa Ojo runs Cake Mayor, a bakery based in Surulere, Lagos. Cake Mayor makes celebration cakes (for weddings, bridal showers, birthdays, surprise parties etc), as well as specialised pastries, like sugar-free cakes for diabetic clients. Cake Mayor also bakes cookies, cupcakes and brownies (I’ve had their citrus-infused brownies and they’re a hit!). Ever since he […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ukwa
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 […]
Recipe for Ofe Owerri
Ofe Owerri is the traditional soup of Owerri people of Imo State. It is a culinary delight, a soup prepared with love. I call it the royal cuisine of the Owerri because the soup plays host to a wide variety of meat and fish and is highly nutritious too. Ofe Owerri is also not budget-friendly; […]
Recipe for Abacha
On our menu, today is Abacha, a well-loved local delicacy in Igboland. (Well, this food also shares the same spelling as the name of the infamous late Nigerian dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha.) Abacha is also called African Salad; this meal can be served as an appetizer or a main dish. It is a ceremonial food […]
Recipe for Moi Moi
Moi Moi is beans pudding. It’s a very popular Nigerian meal. Sometimes, I think it’s more popular than beans. I know a lot of people who don’t like beans but enjoy moi moi. I keep wondering how that works because moi moi is beans. The only difference is the style of cooking. But that one […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekpang Nkukwo
When Efik and the Ibibios are mentioned, two things readily come to mind, their fattening room tradition and their heavenly delicacies. While the first is a time honoured tradition of the people of Old Calabar region, the second constitutes a part of their women’s identity. The fattening room tradition is one of the essential rites […]
A Recipe for Okro Soup
I became a member of the Okro haters association from childhood. There was nothing Big Mummy did not try in her bid to get me to like this soup. She talked, cajoled and even forced me, it did not work. In fact, every time I was forced to eat Okro soup, I ended up in […]
How to Prepare Oat Muffins
A bowl of warm oats is a common breakfast. Using oats to thicken soups in place of cocoyam is another way of incorporating them into meals. But there seems to be a growing list of what to make with them with this recipe for oat muffins. Ingredients 2 eggs ½ to ¼ cup of sugar […]
Food Recipe: Agidi Jollof
Nigerian Agidi Jollof is a delicious meal enjoyed by almost all. It is made with corn flour (cornstarch). You can easily buy corn starch from the market or process yours at home. To do so, you parboil the corn, grind it, sieve it and allow some time to settle to get the cornstarch. Let’s try […]
Food Recipe: Peppered Snails
I walked into a restaurant and ordered peppered snails and was shocked at how much it was being sold. Interestingly, lovers of snail can enjoy this delicacy right in their homes. It is easy to prepare, and here’s how to. Ingredients Medium to big sized snails Habanero/scotch bonnet peppers (to your taste) Tomatoes (optional) Onion […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekuru
Nigeria, a country rich in cultural diversity and ethnic groups is also home to amazing cuisines. The Yorubas, predominantly found in the Southwestern part of Nigeria, are well-known for their love for food and culinary. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes another yummy food from the Yorubas known as Ekuru. Ekuru […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Temburu
One might be tempted to think that the adage: “the taste of the pudding is in the eating” was referring to the mouthwatering Temburu delicacy. Temburu, pronounced “Temgburu” is a combination of ripe plantain and yam, boiled separately and pounded together into a smooth texture. It is usually moulded into sizeable balls and relished with […]