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Nigerian Egg Stew(sauce) served with fried fish Egg stew/sauce for some unknown reason has become one of my family's favorites' for good friday as well as this fish stew . And like most Nigerian Food TV sauces , it is quite easy to prepare and when the family gets down to eat, you can be sure of no left-overs . 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 »

Minced Meat and Cabbage Stew Minced meat and cabbage stew is a tomato based stew you'll surely enjoy. It is a sauce that brings back a lot of good memories, because it is one of my mum's favorite. It is also quite easy to prepare and goes well with boiled rice , Spaghetti, yams , plantains and the likes. Continue reading »

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 »

     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 Onio...

Nigerian Beef  Stew Nigerian Beef  Stew is similar to the chicken stew,but in this recipe,beef is used instead of Chicken. This tasty savory stew is often served over boiled rice, boiled and fried plantains, yams, potatoes and boiled beans.      Nigerian Beef Stew  can also be used for preparing jollof Rice , Rice & beans and Coconut Rice . All you need to do is take out the beef from the stew and you have a plain delicious stew for jollof rice, coconut rice and other recipes that calls for red stew. Ingredients for Nigerian Beef  Stew  - 1.5kg Fresh Tomatoes or tinned tomato puree(the watery type) - 100g Canned tomato paste(the smallest De Rica brand thick tomato paste(optional) - 1 litre Vegetable Oil(read recipe to see how to re-use the oil) - 500g beef (or a mixture of assorted beef,such as cow skin (ponmo) or tripe(shaki) - 2 OR 3 medium bulbs Onions - 5 Habanero Pepper (atarodo) - 2  stock cubes - Thyme and curry (1 tablespoon...

     Nigerian Tomato Stew (Vegan stew) is a simple stew that is used as a base for Nigerian Jollof Rice and Coconut Rice Recipes.It is often made in large quantities and stored in the freezer until when needed.    I always make this t omato stew for my vegetarian friends, so that they don't feel left out ☺ .   It is also the first step in the cooking steps for most Nigerian stews, such as the Fish stew , Chicken stew and Beef stew . Here's a detailed recipe on how to make this basic stew, and you can also watch a video recipe on How to Make Nigerian Tomato Stew(video coming soon) Ingredients for Nigerian Tomato Stew - 1.5kg Fresh Tomatoes or blended tomato puree - 200g Tomato paste(e.g De Rica brand (optional) - 1 litre Vegetable Oil - 2 OR 3 medium bulbs Onions - 3 Habanero Pepper (atarodo)(optional) - 1 stock cube (vegetable bouillon cube for vegans) - Salt to taste Cooking directions for Nigerian Tomato Stew * Open the Canned tomato paste, scoop conte...

Nigerian Chicken Stew is a delicious stew made with tomatoes, peppers, fried/grilled chicken & spices.    If you love chicken soup, you'll love the Nigerian Chicken Stew. Below is a detailed written recipe, and for the video lovers, here is a video on How to Cook Nigerian Chicken Stew. Ingredients for Nigerian Chicken Stew - 1.5kg Fresh Tomatoes or tinned tomato puree(the watery type) - 100g Canned tomato paste( the smallest De Rica brand thick tomato paste(optional) - 1 litre Vegetable Oil( don't worry you won't be leaving all this oil in your stew. Read recipe to see how to re-use the oil) - 600g Chicken - 2 OR 3 medium bulbs Onions - 5 Habanero Pepper (atarodo) - 2  stock cubes - Thyme and curry (1 tablespoon each) - Salt to taste Cooking directions for Nigerian Chicken Stew   1.  Open the thick Canned tomato paste(e.g De Rica ) , scoop content into a bowl and dilute with a little water.Set aside.  Blend the tomatoes, peppers and onions.  Tip : ...

Nigerian Fresh Fish Stew Nigerian fresh fish stew(obe eja tutu) is a healthy Nigerian stew that is cooked with fresh fish, tomatoes, peppers and spices. It is a great substitute for the Beef and chicken stew especially if you are watching your weight and also on a low calorie diet. I love this fish stew because, you can prepare it with any type of fresh fish you have, although in Lagos state, most people prefer to cook with the Obokun fish (tilapia) or Catfish, but any fish will do just fine. The Nigerian Fish stew is enjoyed with most staple Nigerian food, such as, boiled rice, boiled yams, boiled and fried plantains, beans recipes and a lot more. It is not unusual to see people add the fish stew to Nigerian soups or even take fufu meals with the fish stew in place of soup.     Well, Here's the recipe,Enjoy! If you like watching videos, here's a video recipe for the Nigerian Fresh fish stew , showing you step by step, how to cook it :) Ingredients for Nigerian Fre...

I love to prepare this mixed vegetable sauce whenever I have excess vegetables from making either Shawarma or Nigerian salad ;    This vegetable sauce is surely a healthier and richer alternative to the everyday tomato based  beef  or chicken stew . It is loaded with vitamins and nutrients and contains most of the common vegetables you can get around you.   So, if you are yearning for a change from the regular, this sauce is what you need, and you don't have to wait until you have leftover veggies before you try out this delicious mixed vegetable sauce.  Here's how to prepare it. Ingredients for the Mixed Vegetable Sauce    * 500g boneless Chicken breast or chicken drumsticks    * 4 Fresh Plum Tomatoes (the hard type Tomatoes)    * 6 medium Carrots    * 1  Onions bulb    * 1 spring onion(optional)    * 1 small Cabbage    * 3 medium sized Irish Potatoes    * 1 Green Bell...