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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 »

Ji Mmiri Oku is a yam and dried fish pepper soup porridge native to the Igbos in Nigeria. It is a traditional meal that is usually prepared for new moms, right after putting to bed (traditionally known as the Omugwo time ) 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 »

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 »

How to Make Pounded Yam in a Blender Pounded yam is one of the swallow recipes I enjoy. It is popularly prepared by pounding boiled yams in a mortar and pestle until smooth, firm and stretchy, but if you'll rather not pound, here's how to prepare Pounded Yam in a Blender... yes! you heard right... a blender ☺ ! this method also works for Cocoyam (ede ofe ). To make Pounded Yam in a Blender, you don't need any particular brand; a good blender with sharp blades will do the job. Here are the steps. You'll need: Continue reading »

Stuffed Potato( yam ) Ball(s) is a Latin American snack that has made it's way to the Nigerian kitchen. It is a deep fried ball, made with mashed Irish potato and filled with spiced minced meat and veggies. To give it a Nigerian twist, you can also prepare it with mashed yams or sweet potatoes and fill with meat and veggies of choice. This rich snack is another tasty addition to the Nigerian snacks and Small chop table. Here's how to prepare it; Continue reading »

Yam and Fresh Fish Pepper Soup is one of the easiest Nigerian food to prepare. It is a bit spicy but undeniably, a delicious meal for any time of the day.   This delicious meal is also regarded by many, as a remedy for common cold and flu.  B elow is an easy to follow recipe.Hope you Enjoy!   *Here's a Video demonstration on How to Cook Nigerian Yam and Fresh Fish Pepper Soup   Ingredients for Nigerian Yam and Fresh Fish Pepper Soup - 150grams Yam (you can use the hard sweet potato as a substitute ) - 500 grams Fresh Fish( You can use Catfish, Conger eel, Tilapia or any tasty fish of choice) - 1 tablespoonful Ground Crayfish - 1 medium onion (chopped) - 1/2 Scotch bonnet Pepper ( atarodo) (chopped)(use ground chili peppers as substitute) - 1 tablespoonful pepper soup spice mix - 1 tablespoonful chopped uziza leaves or Basil leaves (known as scent leaf,efirin or Nchuawun - 1 seasoning/stock or Bouillon cube - Salt to taste   Cooking Directions * Slice the ...

Dun Dun (fried yam slices/yam fries) is one of the most popular street snacks in Nigeria. It is often displayed by the street vendors alongside other snacks such as Akara , coco and fried plantains . Dun dun is also a common food in most homes and can be served anytime of the day, because it's so easy to make and takes little or no time. Ingredients for Dun Dun (fried yam slices/yam fries) *1 yam tuber(t his depends on the number of people you're serving ) * Vegetable oil for frying the yams   * Ground pepper to taste ( optional )   * Salt to taste   Cooking Directions   * Wash and Peel off the skin of the yam and cut into thin slices. It could be circular or rectangular shaped    * Rinse the yam slices and place in a bowl;sprinkle a little salt and pepper on it and mix well. * Heat up the oil until hot and fry the yam slices , until both sides are lightly browned.    Transfer onto a sieve lined with paper towels, to absorb excess oil.  ...