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…
Yam porridge or yam pottage is a very delicious yam recipe though it’s eaten by many Nigerians. It is also called Asaro and is easy to prepare. It is made by boiling yam till it is tender and then cooked in a blend of peppers, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, onions, palm oil, crayfish, and seasoning. This…
Banana is a favourite for most people. When you pair it with fresh groundnuts, you have yourself a treat that nothing compares to. Banana is one sweet fruit people like to enjoy as often as they can. Not only is it sweet, but very nutritious as well. When people buy bananas, they buy them already…
Dietary fibre is a very important part of our diet. It is present in grains, fruits, and even vegetables. Dietary fibre has a lot of benefits, including improving digestion and preventing constipation, reducing the risk of diabetes, and lowering bad cholesterol levels in the blood. It also helps to maintain a healthy weight. Fibre is…
Banga soup, also known as palm nut soup, is made from palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis) and is popular among Africans. It is originally from the Urhobo tribe of Delta State, Nigeria. Banga soup has become a popular soup throughout the landmass, and it has different names and methods of preparing it. To prepare banga soup,…
Black-eyed bean (Vigna unguiculata) is a medium-sized, edible legume grown in many parts of the world. It is a specie of cowpea, a plant domesticated in Africa, and is sometimes called cowpea. They have a very pale color and a large black, brown, or red spot that resembles an eye, hence, the name. You might…
Guinea corn is a popular cereal in Africa. As the name says, guinea corn belongs in the same problem as corn, rice, and wheat. Known by its other name, Sorghum, guinea corn has been cultivated in Nigeria for centuries. It is one of the most produced cereal crop in the world. Guinea corn is often…
Pure cocoa powder, also known as organic cocoa powder or unsweetened cocoa powder is a healthy food ingredient made from cocoa beans. When cocoa butter is processed, the chunks of roasted cocoa bean bits left behind are ground into cocoa powder. However, you may not know that cocoa powder has several benefits that can help…
