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     Ofada stew or Ayamase is a tasty,spicy stew that you eat and just can't forget.       It used to be a ''best-kept-secret',' and was only known by the natives and a few Mamaput/Buka( road side cooks )  in  south-western Nigeria; no wonder people just can't get enough after a visit to the Buka.        Well, now we can all replicate these stew in our homes. So here's the Ofada stew (Ayamase) recipe and below are frequently asked questions about this native stew. ...  hope you enjoy. * Video recipe here      Ingredients for Ofada stew (Ayamase) *7 Large Green bell peppers *4 Green scotch bonnet peppers(atarodo)( It's okay if it has some red spots) *500 grams Assorted meat (beef,kpomo, cow foot,tripe(shaki)... or as desired) *Assorted dry Fish ( stock fish or dried fish )( optional ) * 1/4 cup Crayfish (about a handful) *1 wrap OR 1 tablespoonful Iru/dawadawa OR ogiri *3 large Onions *2 Stock cube/seasoning cube *Salt to taste *600ml Palm oil Garnish:

Mini Sausage Rolls are always a welcome treat at every festive gathering. It  is easy to prepare and also classified as a Nigerian Small Chop .   The recipe for the dough is exactly the same as the classic Nigerian Sausage roll recipe , but for the filling, I added some extra spices..just for fun..and it came out DELISH ☺.   You might also like the Video recipe on how to make these yummy Mini Sausage Rolls . Enjoy! Ingredients you'll need for Mini Sausage Rolls For the dough • 250g All purpose Flour • 1 teaspoonful Baking Powder • 100g Margarine or melted butter •  ½ teaspoon Salt • ½ cup Water(or as needed) • 1 raw egg(for coating the rolls) For the sausage rolls filling you'll need • 200g of minced or ground sausage meat • ½ teaspoon black pepper • 1⁄4 teaspoon of onion(optional)... minced onions can also be used • 1⁄4 Garlic powder(optional)... minced onions can also be used  • 1 stock cube or 1 tablespoon full stock powder Preparation  * In a wide bowl, add the flour, sa

Questions - Utazi,Okazi / Ukazi and Uziza leaves..are they all the same? If not what is the difference between these vegetables. I'm confused.. . from Iboman's wife(via email) - I am having difficulty knowing the different use for Okazi/Ukazi, Uziza and Utazi..They sound so alike and not helping matters.. can you help me with the different uses? :).. from Somto (via youtube ) Answer Hi ladies, You are not alone in this one .These names are quite confusing.  Years back ,I also had to ask my mum and a friend before getting it all right...*Giggles*   My mum actually told me a kitchen tale about a newly wed( a.k.a Cathering practical) who wanted to impress her mother-in-law and decided to cook Ofe Nsala , but instead  of Utazi leaves , she made use of Ukazi; unknowingly converting the soup to Afang soup ... ☺ ..  her mother-in-law, chewed and chewed on the hard leaves and when she couldn't take it any more, made a big sigh and  said'' Chai, Nnem iga ji ini gia e

Shawarma bread (Pita Bread) is so easy to make. All you need are 3 or 4( if you add oil) basic ingredients, that I bet you already have in your kitchen. I love making food from scratch and love it more when the process is easy and takes little or no time. You don't have to be a cook, to  make this bread;even if you haven't baked bread before, you won't have any problems making this flat bread . I'll show you how Shawarma bread is made on a pan ( stove top ) and in an oven. Both methods are great, but with the pan, you get the distinctive brown spots of pita bread , while in an oven you don't get as much( except you are using an oven stone ).    This is how I used mine for Chicken Shawarma ( Looks good, right?). If you want a VERY flat bread, then do check out this Flour Tortilla Wrap Recipe here .   For the Homemade Shawarma Bread(pita bread) You'll need: * 320 Grams(2cups) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour * 70 Grams(Half cup) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour(for

Nigerian Shawarma  is the ''Nigerian-style'' of the famous Shawarma (made with beef or chicken filling). This tasty snack has become a popular meal on the streets of Nigeria and is also one of the most requested recipes I have received. Years back, I used to get mine at the eatery and also wondered how I could re-make this tasty snack at home with basic spices readily available in most Nigerian kitchens ;including the Shawarma bread & the tasty meat filling..After some trials, I finally got the perfect mix ( I just love making my food from scratch ☺ ). This recipe is deliciously addicting and so easy to prepare, that you'll want to make Shawarma everyday. All said, this is my Nigerian -style Chicken Shawarma Recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients for Nigerian Chicken Shawarma This makes about 6+ large Shawarma wraps *2 Chicken breasts(de-boned/boneless) *2 Chicken Thighs(a.k.a Chicken laps)(de-boned/boneless) ( You can also use de-boned/boneless beef ) *6+ Shawarma bread