Recipe for Omabala Nsala Soup
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) […]
Origin Of Nigerian Foods: Afia Efere
The Efik-Ibibio ethnic groups inhabit the South-South geopolitical zone in Nigeria. They predominantly occupy Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. The Efik-Ibibio play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s history. In fact, the ancient city of Calabar is considered the first capital of Nigeria because it served as the first capital of the Southern Protectorate, the […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Nsala
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 […]
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 […]