Achicha ede, as popularly eaten by eastern Nigerians, is a delicious meal mainly prepared from dried cocoyam flakes. Other ingredients used in preparing achicha ede include red palm oil, leafy green vegetables, ukpaka (ugba), akidi, onions, pepper, and pigeon pea (fio fio). The Igbos consume this special delicacy both as an everyday meal and on…
Garri is the granular flour that is gotten by processing the starchy tuberous roots of freshly harvested cassava. It is one of the most affordable and popular food in Nigeria. Despite its popularity, many Nigerians are not aware of the many health benefits of garri. This article discusses the nutritional value and health benefits of…
Kefir is a cultured, fermented milk drink similar to yogurt — though not as thick as yogurt, kefir has been shown to contain a lot more nutrients than your regular yogurt. And what’s more — kefir is easier to make and can easily be prepared at home with only the kefir grains (starter grains) and…
Yam and egg are a delicious food combination. It is a popular food combo that is eaten in Nigeria and many parts of the world. The eggs are usually fried or made into egg sauce and eaten with boiled or fried yam. Many people who eat yam and egg have often wondered if there are…
Beans and Garri is a popular Nigerian food combo. Many Nigerians enjoy eating their delicious hot plate of beans with freshly soaked garri. This article explores the health benefits of beans and garri. Beans are seeds from the Fabaceae family, called legume, pea, or bean family. Beans are a great source of protein, fiber, iron,…
Suya is a well-known spicy dish that is made of skewered meat. The method applied for preparation is grilling, and skewered beef, chicken, or ram can be used. Sometimes, kidneys and liver are also used. It is a popular Nigerian street food that is served with raw onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lettuce, and cabbage. The meat…
Monkey kola is an African indigenous fruit that is popularly grown. It is a specie of the West African kola nut tree. The scientific name of monkey kola is Cola lepidota K. Schum. It is widely cultivated in many parts of Nigeria. Although the common name of the fruit is monkey kola, it is known as Ochiricha or…
Plantain fufu is a classic meal made from plantain, which is an unripe green plant. Before it can be used, this unripe plantain is primarily processed into a paste. It is commonly referred to as “swallow” in West Africa due to its firm texture. Plantain fufu or plantain amala is one of the most healthy…
Gbegiri soup is a type of Nigerian soup that is peculiar to the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. It is a delicious soup made from peeled, cooked beans. Hence, it is also known as beans soup and is commonly served at local restaurants. Gbegiri soup is delicious, velvety, and mildly flavoured; however, on its own, it…
Vegetable soup is a popular delicacy in Nigeria. It is prepared with fluted pumpkin leaves (Telfairia occidentalis). Pumpkin leaf, also known as ugu by Nigerian Igbos, is an edible leafy vegetable that is extremely good for the body. This vegetable improves digestion while also assisting in the overall balance of your diet. Ugu vegetable got…