Custard powder is derived from milk and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. It can be added to many foods, such as waffles, pancakes, pastries, and puddings. In Nigeria, custard powder is made into the pastry cream known as custard, which is a widely eaten breakfast meal and one of the most common foods for…
Melon seed, popularly known as Egusi in Nigeria, is a food many Nigerians, irrespective of state or tribe, enjoy. The popularity of the food is beyond Nigeria as people from other West and Central African countries also enjoy a dish of Egusi. People enjoy egusi by grinding it and using it to make soups, although…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kickstarts your metabolism and provides the energy and nutrients needed to power through the day. In Nigeria, breakfast is taken seriously, with a wide range of delicious and nutritious options available. While any food can ordinarily be eaten as breakfast, it is very important that…
Garden egg is a nutritious fruit from the nightshade family and is widely consumed in African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin Republic. The botanical name of garden egg is Solanum melongena. Although it is often referred to as a vegetable, it is technically a fruit, because they grow from a flowering plant and contain…
Dietary fibre, or simply fibre, is a part of food, commonly found in plants, that do not get digested or broken down by enzymes in the stomach. It is usually common in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grain, and it is classified as a carbohydrate. Fibre is usually grouped into two types, and knowing…
Spaghetti comes in many shapes and sizes. It is usually made from wheat flour mixed with water and then rolled into long thin strings. Spaghetti is one of the oldest types of pasta, originally from southern Italy. Spaghetti can be served with tomato sauce, meatballs, or other toppings but can also be eaten in various…
Dairy foods are food products made from milk. They could be derived directly from milk or be used in making the products. The milk used is gotten from animals like cows and nanny goats. Most local dairy products in Nigeria come from the Northern part of the country, where people have reared cattle for centuries….
Some like it hot, while some like it very hot. No matter how you like it, you would always find the food with the right level of spiciness for you here in Nigeria. Unlike in other parts of the world, particularly North America and Europe, most of the foods we cook here in Nigeria requires…
The best way to enjoy food is to cook it first, right? Well, not always. While cooking food is very important, not every food requires cooking as it is best eaten raw. That’s right, raw. Raw here means they go through very little or no cooking (or heating up). Cooking food makes it safer to…
Groundnut paste is a thick, delicious creamy substance made from groundnut and other ingredients. It is known as peanut butter, and it comes with numerous health benefits. Groundnut Paste is also called Okwu Ose, Okwu Oji, and Ose Oji by Nigerians and can be used as a dessert. Ose Oji is made from roasted groundnut and can be eaten…
