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Nigerian Rice and Beans (Plain) with grilled Chicken Rice and beans simply go hand in hand. You can either prepare them in form of jollof, as in this Jollof rice and beans recipe or plain as in this other recipe here . Or you can prepare the meals separately and combine them according to your preference(that is, if you prefer more rice and less beans or vice versa). T oday I'll show you how to prepare the perfect plain beans. For the steps to make perfect boiled white Rice , please click on this link to take you to a post with detailed explanations . For the perfect plain beans recipe You'll need: Continue reading »

You may have already come across the Nigerian Beans and corn Porridge(Adalu) recipe, here on the blog. The combination of beans and corn is a delicious way to eat your beans and get your fiber without sacrificing taste and flavor. Even though it is traditionally prepared with fresh corn, I'd say that I enjoy it better when prepared with the canned sweet corn . And for extra richness and nourishment, I serve it with some stir-fried greens. This meal combo was courtesy of my wonderful friend and dietician(Dr.Daisy), who has been helping a lot of people live a healthier and happier life. Continue reading »

Nigerian jollof Rice and Beans Nigerian Rice and Beans is a meal that is prepared by combining rice and beans together. This is a favorite way of enjoying the richness of both foods. You can choose to prepare it plain or as jollof. For those who find it less appealing, eating co oked beans alone, the combina tion of these two meals will surely delight your taste buds. Here's an easy recipe for you ...Enjoy! Continue reading »

Ekuru served with Obe ata dindin Ekuru is a meal, native to the Yorubas in Nigeria. I actually call it ''Nigerian style Kenkey'', due to its slightly sour taste . It is prepared with peeled beans, just as moi moi , but contains little or no additional ingredients; just imagine white moi moi Ekuru is usually served with obe ata or mashed with eko and enjoyed with any sauce of choice. If you are a vegan or on a weight loss journey and looking for a new and filling protein meal to try out, this might just be what you need . Continue reading »

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 »

  Adalu/Ewa ati Agbado (Beans and corn Porridge)     Adalu (Nigerian Beans and corn Porridge) is a delicious traditional Nigerian food , also kn own as '' Ewa ati Agbado' '(y oruba ) and '' agwa na oka' ' (igbo).    It is a great way to combine beans and corn together. In this way, you get the best of both foods in a single meal.  If you are not a fan of beans , this  recipe will make you an instant beans lover ☺ .  Here's an easy Beans and corn Porridge recipe. Enjoy!                   Ingredients for Adalu/Beans and corn Porridge: -300 g red beans /black eyed beans/brown beans -250 g sweet corn(either canned or raw from the cob) -1 medium onion bulb, chopped -2 tablespoonful ground crayfish -2 cooking spoonful red palm oil/red stew oil -1 stock cube -Pepper to taste -Salt to taste    Preparation: Before cooking : **To cut down on cooking time...

Nigerian Beans and Plantain Porridge  Nigerian Beans and plantain porridge is a meal made up of ripe plantains and beans. This is tasty dish and has become popular over the years , as most parents have discovered it as a way of getting their kids to eat beans. The addition of the ripe plantains, gives the meal , that sweet taste that kids love so much. Adults also find it palatable...here's an easy recipe for you. Nigerian Beans & Plantain Porridge Ingredients 250 gr Beans (brown or black eyed beans) 1 Ripe plantains(peeled and cut into chunks) 1 onion bulb (sliced) 2 tablespoonful ground crayfish 1 stock cube   1 cooking -spoonful Red palm oil/stew oil Pepper&Salt to taste Nigerian Beans & Plantain Porridge Cooking Directions: 1a. First , soak the beans in cold water for about 3 hours or overnight. Discard the water, rinse the beans and strain in a colander or strainer. Tip: if you want this meal in a jiffy,skip the soaking and cook the beans with 1/5 teaspoon ...

Gbegiri (Hausa Miyan Wake) Gbegiri  or Miyan Wake is a Nigerian soup that is indigenous to the Yoruba and Hausa tribe in Nigerian . Gbegiri / Miyan Wake is made with cooked dehulled beans(beans with no coat/hull), that has been mashed and enriched with palm oil,  fish(crayfish or smoked fish) and spices. The Yorubas call it Gbegiri, while it is known as Miyan Wake in Hausa.Gbegiri/MiyanWake is a nutritious soup and taste real good. Here's a basic recipe...Enjoy! Ingredients for Gbegiri /Miyan Wake soup   *  100g Black Eyed or Brown Beans(washed and  dehulled i.e. coatless beans)   * 1 cooking spoon Red palm oil   * 1 tablespoonful ground crayfish or mashed smoked fish  * 1 teaspoonful ground Iru/dawadawa ( fermented locust beans)(optional) * 1 minced onion bulb (optional) * 1  stock cube * Pepper to taste * Salt to taste Cooking Directions for Gbegiri 1. Soak the beans overnight or for 2-3 hours. Rinse  and place in a pot. 2. Pour enough...