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''Oh Suya suya ! when shall I eat suya ooo?...'' These were the words that greeted me as I walked into my living room. Lying on a comfy chair was my pregnant colleague, ranting about how badly she craved for suya and how she wished there was a suya mallam on my street. '' Abi oo! '' I replied , as I recalled my favorite Mai suya joint. Nigerian Suya is one meat snack that speaks for itself. It is popularly prepared with beef fillets, but it is not unusual to see Suya Mallams with a variety, which may include cow liver, kidney, chicken cuts and gizzard. Continue reading »

Miyan Taushe (Nigerian Pumpkin Soup) Miyan Taushe is a Pumpkin soup popular among the Hausas in Nigeria ( Northern parts of Nigeria ). It is prepared with ripe pumpkin meat and enjoyed by both young and old. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Nigerian Okra Soup with Assorted Meat and Fish Okra soup ( also known as Okro soup or Lady's finger soup ) is a delicious soup popular in several parts of the world. It is also a popular Nigerian Soup and known as Ofe Okwuru   (Igbo), Obe Ila (Yoruba ), Miyan Kubewa in Hausa  language. Some folks love their okra soup chunky, while others want it smooth, but all that really matters is that the soup comes out tasty and delicious. Okra soup is very easy to prepare and you don't need to break the bank or have any cooking skills  to make a delicious sizzling pot of okra soup. Below you'll see how easy it is to make this soup. Okra is also great for weight watchers and has lots of health benefits. Some of these benefits can be found here . Here's a video recipe on How to Make Nigerian Okra Soup Ingredients    * 300grams Okra (Ladyfingers)    * 2 cooking spoons Red Palm Oil     *500grams Assorted meat(Beef, Shaki(Cow's Tripe), Ponmo(cow's s...

Tuwo Masara (Tuo Masara): Hausa corn meal Tuwo Masara (tuwon masara) is a bolus meal indigenous to the northerners(fulanis &Hausas) in Nigerian and other parts of west Africa. I love Tuwo Masara because I can use it as a substitute for Eba and when I have left-overs...I throw it into hot oil and !TADDAM! ..I have a crunchy snack known as '' Kokoro '' or ''Hausa Masa ''...Here's the recipe.ENJOY! Video of How to make Tuwo Masara   Ingredients for Tuwo Masara * 1 cups corn meal / corn flour (coarse type..not the one for making Pap) *2 cups water Cooking Direction for Tuwon Masara * Put some water into a small pot and set the boil on medium heat. *Add the corn and stir continuously until you get a thick and stretchy mix..just like Eba, you can add more corn meal if you want it thicker.the mixture is thick and stretchy. Now add a little water, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and leave for 2 minutes. * Now mix thoroughly until the Tuwon is...

Nigerian Kuli kuli Kuli Kuli is a Northern Nigerian snack that is made from dry roasted peanuts/groundnuts , ground into a semi-paste, mixed with select spices and deep fried until it hardens .    Kuli kuli is one crunchy snack that brings back lovely childhood memories. If you want an easy crunchy snack to munch on anytime of the day..then Kuli kuli is the snack for you..Enjoy! Ingredients for Kuli Kuli * 1 Cup dry roasted groundnuts / Peanuts * half tablespoonful Grated Ginger *A pinch of ground Chilli pepper(optional) *Groundnut /Peanut oil , for frying Kuli Kuli Making Directions     *Grind or Pound the roasted  groundnuts and ginger until smooth. You can make use of a dry mill or mortar. You can also add a little oil to the mill/blender as you grind.Don't allow it to turn completely to paste.      *Next, squeeze the groundnut paste to remove as much oil as possible( this step is very important if you want a very crunchy kuli k...

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...