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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 »

Spinach-Sweet Corn and Beef Noodles Early this morning, while rummaging through my files , I realized that I had several of our favorite instant noodles recipes in drafts. I had planned to share this easy-peasy noodles recipe a year ago, but life just happened and I couldn't take a decent photo to go with it, but today, I'm glad to finally share our Spinach-Sweet Corn and Beef recipe it with you. Continue reading »

African Salad In my last post , I provided some ingredients and asked you to guess what the next recipe will be. One person was very close, and said ''Ukpaka sauce''( recipe coming soon ), but I got some correct answers too and for those who got it right... here's a cute thumb up for you. Continue reading »

Nigerian Sweet potatoes are like no other. I discovered that after an interesting experiment. When I moved to Spain, I searched for sweet potatoes and was excited to find a few at the local store. They had the purple-brownish tone of the African sweet potatoes , but when I got home and cut through one of them, I was suprised that it was yellowish-orange inside, a big contrast to the white color I was used to, back home in Nigeria . Continue reading »

Homemade Coconut Oil Coconut oil has been proven to be a beneficial oil for both health and beauty. This oil is packed with antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Continue reading »

Asaro is a yam porridge native to the Yorubas in Nigeria. It is a tasty dish and a staple in most Yoruba homes. Asaro is one meal that makes me feel nostalgic; probably because it reminds me of my primary school days--- * smile& deep happy sigh* . This meal is quite easy to prepare and enjoyed by all (both young and old) , and I'm sure you would too. Continue reading »

Abak Atama Soup Atama Soup is a delicious palm nut soup, native to the Efiks/Ibibio people of southern Nigeria. This traditional Nigerian soup is very similar to Banga soup ; the major difference is the Atama leaves which gives the Atama soup it's distinctive taste and aroma. Continue reading »

Here are Nigerian Food Recipes you can prepare on Good Friday(meatless-friday). Also remember that most Nigerian Soup Recipes can also be served on good Friday, as long as you don't use meat( chicken or beef) while preparing the meal. So, whenever a recipe calls for beef/beef stock or chicken/chicken stock, use fish/fish stock or sea food as a substitute, you'll enjoy it. Continue reading »

Ofe Di Na Nwayi literally means '' husband and wife soup '' in Igbo language. This Nigerian soup is not so popular among the young easterners of Nigeria (where the soup originated from). But, a ccording to grandma, it is a traditional ''Lovers soup'' that is served to newly weds as their first meal together, during or right after their traditional marriage. One of the ingredients for Ofe Di Na Nwayi is the ''heart of a cow'' which is said to signify love ☺ . This soup can also be served on Valentine's day. Trust me,this is a tasty soup,you'll surely enjoy. Continue reading »

Vegetable & Prawn Stir-Fry served with Jollof Rice Stir-fried Vegetables & Prawns is the way to go, if you're looking for a healthy accompaniment for a classic meal, such as Jollof Rice , boiled White Rice , Plantains and the lots. It can also be served alone as a light meal,it's so easy to prepare and tastes really good. Enjoy! Continue reading »

Yamarita ,also known as Dun Dun Oniyeri , is simply thinly sliced Par-boiled/blanched yams dipped into whisked egg+flour& fried until crispy. 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 »

Zobo Drink: How to make Zobo (Zoborodo) Zobo or Zoborodo is a healthy Nigerian drink made from the dried red calyces and sepals of the Roselle plant ( Hibiscus sabdariffa ), known as Zobo leaves in Nigeria. Zobo is usually served as a chilled refreshing drink, but can also be enjoyed as a relaxing hot tea and the leaves can also be used in production of jams/jelly, food coloring, syrups and soups/sauces. It is loaded with lots of health benefits. According to several scientific investigations, the consumption of Zobo leaves, whether in form of tea, jams, or sauces is said to help reduce high blood pressure, aid digestion, promote the health of the urinary tract and also great for overall body health. Here's how to make a refreshing Zobo drink: Ingredients for Zobo drink Makes about 5+ (150ml) glass cups Continue reading »

Jollof Spaghetti with vegetables Jollof Spaghetti or Spaghetti Jollof is a quick meal, that got it's name from the popular Nigerian Jollof Rice . Jollof Spaghetti is quite easy to prepare and can be made with or without vegetables. In the recipe below, I'll show you how I prepare mine with common vegetables. Jollof Spaghetti Ingredients: This recipe serves 2 to 3 persons Continue reading »

Nigerian Chapman Nigerian Chapman is to Nigeria, as Sangria is to Spain&Portugal. Even though both cocktails are almost alike, Nigerian Chapman has a unique zesty taste which makes it stand out from other drinks. Chapman is one of Nigeria's popular and most sort after drinks and is also easy to prepare, here's how to do it. Ingredients for Nigerian Chapman Continue reading »

Boli , Nigerian Roasted Plantain with grilled fish and pepper sauce Boli or Bole (Nigerian roasted plantain) is a delicious and filling street snack. It is popular as a snack for students and low income earners, but If you are a Nigerian, you would agree with me that when it comes to Boli, there is no class... simply pure enjoyment ☺. Continue reading »

Ofe Owerri Soup Ofe Owerri, is a delicious traditional soup from Owerri, Imo state(Eastern Nigeria). Continue reading »

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 »

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 »