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Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro

April 19, 2022

Up for discussion on our food history segment, today is the culinary jewel, Efo Riro. This rich vegetable soup is native to the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria. The word, efo riro is derived from two Yoruba words, efo which means green leafy vegetable and riro which means to stir. One can, therefore, deduce from … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro

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Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro

April 19, 2022

Up for discussion on our food history segment today is the culinary jewel, Efo Riro. This rich vegetable soup is native to the Yoruba people of South-Western Nigeria. The word, is derived from two Yoruba words, efo which means green leafy vegetable and riro which means to stir. One can, therefore, deduce from this synergy … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro

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South Eastern Delicacies: Origin of the Nigerian Food, Ugba Salad

April 19, 2022

Ugba or ukpaka is the local name for fermented African oil bean. The African oil bean tree grows approximately 6 metres in girth and 21 metres in height. The tree is low branched; it has low wide buttresses and an open crown that allows light to penetrate under its canopy. The glossy brown seeds are … Continue reading South Eastern Delicacies: Origin of the Nigerian Food, Ugba Salad

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South Eastern Delicacies: Recipe for Achicha Ede

April 19, 2022

On our menu today is achicha ede. This pottage is prepared with dried cocoyam flakes. Achicha ede is very dear to the people of Enugu State. There are two ways of preparing this native delicacy. While cocoyam flakes is the only primary ingredient used in the first method, the second method involves the use of … Continue reading South Eastern Delicacies: Recipe for Achicha Ede

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