Ogbono, otherwise known as African Bush mango is a species of trees that originated from Africa. Other common names for ogbono are bush mango, wild mango or odika. The scientific name of ogbono is Irvingia gabonensis. One thing about this plant is that it is versatile, that is, it’s fruits, nuts, seeds, and bark can…
Fluted pumpkin leaves are greenish leafy vegetables widely cultivated in West African countries, including Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and of course, Nigeria. They are scientifically known as Telfairia Occidentalis, The plant is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leafy vegetable and its edible seeds, it also belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. [1]…
Having a strong immune system can help to keep you healthy and free from diseases. Your diet plays a huge role in boosting your immune system and keeping you safe from toxins and infections. Thus, nourishing your body with certain foods will help to boost your immune system. Let’s find out some Nigerian foods that…
Water yam, also regarded as wild yam, is among the oldest food crops we have around. It originated from South-East Asia, Burma and was introduced to Africa far back in the 16th century. Ever since then, this superfood has grown to become the most common yam species in West Africa and certain parts of the…
Moin Moin is a popular Nigerian food prepared by mixing ground beans with oil, onions, peppers, and other spices. It is a Nigerian steamed bean pudding, that is very rich in protein. Egg, fish, corn beef and sardine are usually added to moin moin to make it more appetizing. It is wrapped in Ewe eran leaves or…
Corn pap, often regarded as akamu, ogi, koko or eko, is a Nigerian fermented cereal pudding made from maize. This superlight food has been around for decades now, and it is eaten by many people in Nigeria. Traditionally processed ogi, akamu or pap has a sour taste and would make a perfect combo with fried plantain, pancakes,…
Okpa is a delicacy that is popular in Eastern Nigeria. It’s made with Bambara nuts or Bambara beans. Okpa is one of the healthy Nigerian snacks you should try. Today, you will find out the nutritional contents of okpa, as well as the health benefits of okpa. To start with, Okpa is best known as “Okpa”…
African oil bean seed is a nutrient-packed food condiment native to Eastern Nigeria. It is popularly known as “Ukpaka” or “ugba” in Igbo land, “apara” in Yoruba land, and is called “Ukana” by the Efiks in Southern Nigeria. The botanical name of African oil bean is Pentaclethra macrophylla. This traditional food condiment generally produced by…
Tapioca is a crunchy snack that is made from cassava root. It is popularly known as KpoKpo garri, and is consumed by many Nigerians, but mainly the southern part of Nigeria by the Itsekiri, Ijaw Isoko and Urhobo people. Tapioca or Kpokpo garri is made from cassava tuber which is widely grown across the country….
Kunu is a popular non-alcoholic beverage widely consumed in Nigeria (especially in the Northern region). It can be prepared using numerous grains, including millet, sorghum, maize, rice, etc. The variety of the Kunu drink that is made from sorghum is usually light-brown in colour, while the one made from millet and maize are usually white….
