Ugba/Ukpaka Sauce
Ugba (aka ukpaka) sauce is a delicacy enjoyed by the Igbo people of Nigeria. The meal is simply shredded oil bean produced by natural fermentation. It is usually eaten alongside abacha, nkwobi and isi ewu or added to soups. In this recipe, however, it is the main ingredient. Ingredients 200g of ugba/ukpaka 4 pieces of garden egg One medium sized smoked […]
DIY: Homemade Almond Milk
Almond milk has taken its place atop the table of plant-produced kinds of milk due to its super rich healthy nutrients combo. It is made by blending almonds with water and then straining the mixture to remove the solids. It can also be made by adding water to almond butter. To make this milk at […]
Apapa Recipe
Among the tribes in Nigeria, there are meals that may look and taste the same but have different preparation processes. One of such meals is apapa which is prepared mostly by the Ebira of Kogi State and looks like moi-moi. But unlike moi moi, it has a darker colour shade because during preparation the coats of the beans […]
Recipe: Ila Alasepo
ILA ALASEPO RECIPE (OKRO SOUP) Ila Alasepo is indigenous to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is simply the Yoruba way of cooking okra. This recipe does not use onion because it is believed that onion affects the sticky nature of okra- I can’t categorically say how true this is?. The Ila Alasepo recipe completely […]
White Soup Recipe
White soup, also called ofe nsala or afia efere, is native to the Igbos and the Efiks. It is called white soup because it is cooked without oil. The soup is thickened with yam, which can be substituted with achi or potato puree. It is quite easy to make but can be heavy on the […]
Learn To Make Okpa With This Easy Recipe
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 […]
Recipe: Ukwa (Breadfruit)
Breadfruit id known scientifically as Artocarpus camansi and locally as Ukwa . Ukwa is a heart-friendly meal and is also an excellent source of potassium. It is a local favourite in the eastern part of the country, it can also be roasted and eaten with coconut. This recipe was culled from Dooney’s Kitchen. Ingredients 3 cups […]
DIY Wednesday: How to Make Agbalumo Cocktail
Agbalumo, also called Udara, and known in English as African Star Apple, is a fruit indigenous to Africa. The fruit is popular for its sweet-sour taste, sticky skin and milky juice that comes out of it when squeezed. The fruit is not without some interesting health benefits; Agbalumo is a natural remedy for toothache, constipation, […]
Video Of The Week: How To Prepare Peanut Burgers
In this video, a Youtube vlogger takes you through the steps necessary to prepare Coated Peanuts or, peanut burgers as some Nigerians call it. Peanut burger is a staple snack in Nigerian that can be sold to earn income or eating as a home-made snack for the purpose of refreshment. See the video below.
How To Make Peanut Burger Snack
The peanut burger snack is very simple to make. Although not exactly ideal if you’re on a diet, but it makes for a delicious snack whilst watching a movie or could make for a fun project to do with the kids. Ingredients 3 cups of raw groundnuts 1 cup of flour ¼ baking powder 2tablespoon […]
DIY Wednesday: Pancake Mix Recipe
A pancake is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from starch-based batter. Pancakes may be served at any time of the day with a variety of toppings or fillings including jam, syrup, chocolate or even meat. It is most times considered as a great breakfast food option. Pancake is a fun loving dish […]
How to Prepare Tiger Nuts Milk
Tiger nuts aren’t exactly nuts; they are tubers that grow under the soil’s surface. Also known as yellow nutsedge, tiger nutsedge or earth almond. Despite not being nuts, they have this mild nutty taste to them and are packed with high fibre content – around 33%, which is indeed a considerable amount. Tiger nut milk is […]
How To Prepare Coconut Candy
Apart from “aunt, promise me” cries that follow my ever torn green promise card, and the anticipation of winning the biggest balloon sold across the street in the balloon try out games before a purchase, one thing I miss from my childhood long Christmas vacation is my aunt’s ever ready coconut candy. For those of […]
Banana Cream Recipe
The cream of banana, is a highly gratifying dish, as the name implies it is creamy and smooth it could serve as dessert for those who are trying to care for their stomach, due to the high iron content in bananas, they are good for those suffering from anaemia. ‘Anaemia’ is a condition where there is a […]
How to Prepare the Sweet Corn Drink
Sweet corn drink is aromatic and refreshing, it provides the kidneys and digestive system with the beneficial properties of corn. It’s especially beneficial to the kidneys, as it contributes to urine production and the elimination of wastes that circulate in the bloodstream. Heart disease can be prevented by the consumption of this drink because of […]
How to make Homemade Sugar Cane Juice
Sugar cane is known to provide energy and glucose to our body and give us strength. Sugarcane juice is extracted from the cane by pressing it through iron rollers or through a mixie at home. The syrup-like juice is highly nutritious and refreshing, it contains about 15 % natural sugar that is rich in organic salts […]