Ekpang Nkwukwo is an African meal that is peculiar to the Efik and Ibibio people of the South South-Eastern Nigeria; the Cross River and Akwa Ibom States of Nigeria particularly. Ekpang Nkwukwo is so special that it is reserved for special occasions. It is made of freshly grated cocoyam, wrapped in leafy greens and slowly simmered with various types of fresh or smoked meat, fish, crayfish, red oil and other spices depending on the individual’s …
Efo Riro is a common delicacy of the Yoruba tribe of western Nigeria. A vegetable soup that is rich in vegetable and proteins, it is mainly made out of an alternative of two vegetables (Efo soko, also known as spinach and Efo tete, also known as Green Amaranth), Unlike most African vegetable soups, the procedure for cooking efo riro is simple and its ingredients are basic. Ingredients: Assorted meat: Beef Ponmo Shaki (cow tripe) Fish …
It’s already half way through 2013, how consistent have you been in ensuring that your food and health have been well adjusted to establish lifelong habits? Habits are built over time; but taking the first step is the biggest achievement. Have you reduced your food portions? Do you trim off visible fat from your meat? Are you drinking more water? Have you increased natural carbohydrates in your food and reduced pastries? Do you eat breakfast …
Recipe (makes 8 moulds) INGREDIENTS: 1 ripe plantain 1 cooking spoon of ground Tomato/ Pepper mix 1 cooking spoon of ground Onion 2 pieces of tomatoes (sliced) 1 scotch bonnet Pepper(sliced) 1 cooking spoon of Palm Oil 10 pieces of dried Shrimp (dressed) 1 cube of crayfish seasoning A pinch of ginger powder 1 cup of Water Salt to taste METHOD 1. Peel and blend plantain with 1/2 cup of water 2. Heat the palm …
Living life to the fullest and being at rest means we are in a good state of health in the first place. It’s not such a big deal to eat right , it only takes a bit of consciousness to know that what we sow into the body is what we will reap. We can eat quite a large variety of foods in moderation and still be healthy. Health by the way is not weight …
