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Ackee (Blighia sapida) is a tropical fruit from West Africa and is the national fruit of Jamaica. It has a unique taste and creamy texture. Not only is ackee delicious, but it also provides important health benefits. In this article, we will explore its nutritional value, health benefits, and how to eat it safely.  …

This cassava and sweet potato stew is a nourishing, flavorful dish inspired by traditional West African cuisine. It combines starchy root vegetables, creamy peanut butter, and vibrant spinach to create a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare. Why You’ll Love This Recipe ✔ Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free ✔ Packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins ✔…

Cooking a rich and flavorful Ogbono soup at home? Follow this easy step-by-step guide to prepare a delicious Nigerian delicacy packed with nutrients. Ingredients for Ogbono Soup 1 cup of ground ogbono seeds Assorted meat (beef, goat meat) Stockfish and/or dry fish Palm oil Assorted vegetables (ugu leaves, spinach, or bitter leaves) Ground crayfish Pepper…

INGREDIENTS • Tomatoes • Red bell pepper • Red onion • Fresh ginger • Garlic • Scotch bonnet pepper • Rice • Paprika powder • Dried thyme • Nutmeg • Bay leaf • Salt • Vegetable oil COOKING PROCESS 1. Blend tomatoes, onions, pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper until smooth. 2. Heat half a cup…

Ingredients Beef (cut into desired pieces) Cocoyam (peeled and cut into cubes) – about 1 cup Red palm oil – ½ cup Oha leaves (washed and chopped) – 2-3 bunches Uziza leaves (optional, washed and chopped) – 10-12 leaves Ground crayfish – ½ cup Cameroon pepper (ground or blended) – 1 tablespoon (adjust to your…

INGREDIENTS Ugba (African oil-bean seed) Fresh pepper Onions Palm oil Salt/seasoning COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Slice the pepper and onion together, also set aside the washed ugba slices 2. ⁠Put a pan on the fire and add some palm oil, add the onions and pepper and fry, add some salt/seasoning to taste 3. ⁠Add the ugba…

Ingredients 1 kg Fresh okro 1/4 kg Ugba 1/2 kg Beef 2 cooking spoon Palm oil Salt 3 Knorr seasoning 6 Fresh red pepper 2 cooking spoon Crayfish 1 smoked titus fish 1 onion 1 medium sized Stock fish Cooking Instructions 1. Grate the okra using the large side of a grater. Slice the fresh…

INGREDIENTS 4 cups abacha 1.5 – 2 cups ugba rinsed in warm water 1 cup palm oil 1 tsp edible potash 1 fresh fish whole 2 – 3 medium stockfish 1- 2 scotch bonnet pepper 1 red onion chopped 4 – 6 garden egg leaves 6 – 8 utazi leaves 2 tbsp crayfish powder 5…

INGREDIENTS 2 bunches tete(spinach) leaves (you can also use Soko) 3 medium size Tatashe 11/2scotch bonnet (Rodo) 1/2 cup Palm Oil 11/2 medium size red onions Offal Dried stockfish (Panla) Smoked cat fish 1 tablespoon Locust beans (Iru) 1/4 cup smoked prawns (Optional) 1/2 cup raw/cooked prawns (Optional) 2 Knorr chicken cubes or any bullion…