Nigerian Buka Stew (Obe Ata)

This buka stew is the classic yoruba stew that has been made popular by local buka joints in western Nigeria. The distinctive characteristic of the stew come from the use of palm oil and open flame cooking. It's traditionally prepared [...]

Soy Milk and Banana Bread

This post contains two recipes, Banana Bread and Soy Milk. Soy "Soya" milk Recipe Soy milk is also known as soya milk in Nigeria. it's extremely versatile and easy to make at home. All you need is clean soybeans and [...]

Abacha Recipe (African/ Nigerian Salad)

The main ingredient in Abacha is dried shaved cassava. The cassava is re-hydrated with water and combined with spices and seasonings.  Traditionally, abacha can be served with ponmo (cow skin) and/or roasted fish. Ingredient 2 cups Abacha (dried Shredded cassava) [...]

Deep Fried Beans

 Deep Fried Black Eyed Beans (peas)* Ingredient: 2 cups black eyed beans Salt to taste Oil for deep frying Direction: In a medium pot, add beans and 5 cups water. Cook on low heat for 2:30 hrs. Remove from the [...]

Nigerian Yam Pottage (Asaro)

Nigerian ASARO ( YAM porridge/Pottage) Ingredient Yam 1/2 medium size tuber* (peeled, washed and cubed) Palm oil (3 Tablespoons) Maggi (2 cubes) 1 teaspoon salt Dried fish (washed)  (approximately 1 cup) Blended crayfish (1 Tablespoon) Dried pepper (1 teaspoon) Direction [...]

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