Archives Tag: Recipes
Miyan Taushe, The North-Western Delicacy Enjoyed in Kebbi State
April 19, 2022
Kebbi State is in the northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It was created in 1991 out of the former Sokoto State. It has a total land area of about 36,309 square kilometers. The capital of this state is Birnin Kebbi. There are 21 Local Government Areas and four Emirate Councils in Kebbi State. Kebbi is … Continue reading Miyan Taushe, The North-Western Delicacy Enjoyed in Kebbi State
Miyan Kubewa, The Northwestern Delicacy from Kaduna
April 19, 2022
Culture is directly related to human experiences. It forms people’s everyday life, their views, lifestyles, basic assumptions, their perceptions. Above all, culture shapes our individual relationships. Nigeria is inhabited by various ethnic nationalities; these nationalities have different languages, modes of dressing, eating, dancing and even greeting habits. But in spite of these differences in cultures, … Continue reading Miyan Kubewa, The Northwestern Delicacy from Kaduna
Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is Ofe Onugbu, the absolutely delicious soup that hails from Anambra State. Anambra Onugbu Soup is known by its signature long bitter leaves and the wrapped locust beans which is locally known as ogili isii. Ogili isii gives ofe onugbu its unique aroma and flavor. Before we discuss the making of … Continue reading Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
Recipe for Party Jollof Rice
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe for Party Jollof Rice
Recipe for Ekpang Nkukwo
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe for Ekpang Nkukwo
Recipe for Garden Egg Stew
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe for Garden Egg Stew
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Eko
April 19, 2022
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. … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Eko
SME Spotlight: Cake Mayor
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Cake Mayor
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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 Ofe Owerri
April 19, 2022
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; … Continue reading Recipe for Ofe Owerri
Recipe for Abacha
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe for Abacha
Recipe for Moi Moi
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe for Moi Moi
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekpang Nkukwo
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekpang Nkukwo
A Recipe for Okro Soup
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading A Recipe for Okro Soup
How to Prepare Oat Muffins
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading How to Prepare Oat Muffins
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