Plantain and vegetable may sound not to familiar to you but however, Plantain is a common staple food in most tropical areas and West and East Africa. It can be eaten in various ways; most people prefer to fry it, while others find it better when boiled. Plantains can be eaten in an unripe or …
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Akara and Pap is a symbolic and traditional food in Nigeria and is used as a means of peace offering for the Yoruba people. Although Akara originates from the western side of Nigeria, it has also gained popularity in the eastern and northern parts of the country. It is very easy and fast to prepare …
Nigeria is blessed with so many unique cultures, from how they speak, dance, and even dress, to how they eat. Their unique style and sense of cooking is something you will find very interesting, from their swallows to their chewed foods. Although there is a lot of food you can try, let’s take a look …
Moin-moin is a Nigerian delicacy that is common to the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. You make it by steaming or boiling bean (black-eyed bean) pudding and combining it with onions, pepper, and other ingredients depending on preference. Moi Moi is a rich source of protein and can be of high nutritional value to the body. …
Bitter leaf, also known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a medicinal plant found in the Western and Eastern parts of Africa. Bitter leaf helps to lower blood cholesterol levels as well as blood pressure. It also improves fertility and can help to treat prostate cancer because of the andrographolide compound it contains. Although there are various …
Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) has been a strong source of African traditional medicine, most especially in the west. It is also known as Ewuro in western Nigeria, Onugbu in eastern Nigeria, and Ganye mai daci in the north. Just as the name implies, this leaf is known for its extreme bitterness, and its ability to …
Herbal beverages or drinks are very popular, with a wide variety of options available. Health-conscious individuals rely on herbal infusions for drinking. The health benefits of these herbal drinks vary, depending on the source materials used and the way they are prepared. You should consider using the right roots, leaves, and seeds when making a …
Passionfruit cake recipe can be adapted to include different ingredients but for this cake, I’m using zingy summer flavors. The inspiration for my cake is the passionflower, in flower now and climbing through my grapevine. Here in the south of England, each spectacular flower develops into a large fruit. They hang on the plant …
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