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Plantain Moi Moi (Ukpo Ogede)

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Plantain Moi Moi ( Ukpo Ogede ) is a delicious Nigerian recipe that was born out of plantain surplus. It is a great way to use up overripe plantains instead of throwing them away. Continue reading »

Nigerian Fish Pie Recipe

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Nigerian Fish Pie Nigerian Fish Pie is a tasty, deep fried Nigerian Snack filled with fish and simply delicious. The shape of the fish pie is similar to that of the Nigerian Chicken pie and Meat pie . But unlike the Nigerian Meat pie and Chicken pie, which are filled with minced meat and baked, the Nigerian Fish pie has a fish filling and is deep fried...Here's an easy recipe for you.Enjoy. Continue reading »

Tuwo Shinkafa (Tuwon Shinkafa) - made from Raw rice and also with Rice flour

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Tuwo shinkafa (Tuwon shinkafa) is a rice meal, popular in the northern parts of Nigeria. It is usually served as an accompaniment for soups and stews and is quite easy to prepare. Continue reading »

Tiger Nuts Milk | Ofio Milk | Kunun Aya ''Horchata de Chufas''

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Kunun Aya ,also known as Ofio Milk , is a nutritious and refreshing drink, made with Tiger nuts. Tiger nuts are actually small tubers which are abundant in Northern Nigeria and known as ''ofio'', '' aki hausa'' or '' Erunsha''. It has lots of health benefits and the milk can be used as a substitute for the regular cow's milk. Kunun Aya (Tiger nuts Milk) is native to the Hausas' in Nigeria and quite easy to prepare. **Please Click here to see some of the health benefits of Tiger nuts (ofio nuts)** You'll need: Continue reading »

Health Benefits of Tiger Nuts (Ofio) / Chufas

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Tiger nuts have been around for hundreds of years and even though it is abundant in Nigeria, only a few people know of the health benefits of this wonderful nuts. Tiger nuts are actually small ''tuber-like'' nuts and tastes like coconut but with a stronger ''nutty'' flavor. Continue reading »