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Ofe Akwu : Igbo-style Banga Stew/Soup

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Ofe Akwu is a palm nut stew that is native to the Igbo s in Nigeria. It is similar to the Efik's Banga Soup ,which is traditional prepared with native spices, known as Banga spices .These spices gives the soup a unique taste and flavor, which makes it a bit different from the Igbo's Ofe Akwu. It's common to see Ofe Akwu served as a sauce for boiled Rice or yams ,but you can also enjoy it with boiled plantains and a lot more. Here's how to prepare it. Ofe Akwu Ingredients: Continue reading »

Meat Stuffed Potato Balls (stuffed yam balls)

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Stuffed Potato( yam ) Ball(s) is a Latin American snack that has made it's way to the Nigerian kitchen. It is a deep fried ball, made with mashed Irish potato and filled with spiced minced meat and veggies. To give it a Nigerian twist, you can also prepare it with mashed yams or sweet potatoes and fill with meat and veggies of choice. This rich snack is another tasty addition to the Nigerian snacks and Small chop table. Here's how to prepare it; Continue reading »

Peel Beans Easily in a blender (for Moi moi & Akara)

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If you've ever prepared Moi moi or Akara from scratch, you know that peeling or dehulling the beans is one of the cooking tasks that discourages a lot of people from cooking these delicious meals. The traditional method of peeling beans, is done by soaking the beans in water for about 30 minutes to a few hours, then scrubbing the beans in between your palms to peel of the coat. This method is okay, but could be time consuming and discouraging, especially if you're new to cooking. But,here's an easier method, you'll surely like, no more long soaking; no more scrubbing! no more planning ahead to eat moi moi , now you can have peeled beans in less than 10 minutes. Enjoy! Continue reading »