These fritters are incredibly easy and quick to make. They are a good after-school snack for children, or serve with a fried egg and some salsa for nutritious breakfast or light meal. Save Print Corn Fritters Serves: 4-6 Packed with nutrients, children (and adults too) will love these fritters. Ingredients 150g sweetcorn (canned is fine) 200g…
Nigerian Scrambled Eggs
Traditionally, chickens were not raised for eggs, and indeed it was believed that giving eggs to children would result in their growing up to become thieves! These days, eggs are enjoyed by all. Save Print Nigerian Scrambled Eggs Serves: 4 Eggs scrambled in a spicy and colourful medley of tomatoes and other vegetables are a…
Plantain & Pancetta Muffins
I came up with these when my older daughter decided she no longer liked cereal, and I needed speedy breakfast alternatives. Save Print Plantain & Pancetta Muffins Serves: 12 These savoury muffins are great for breakfast or brunch. Make a double batch and freeze for up to a month. Defrost before gently warming them in…
Jollof Rice
Jollof rice, a mixture of rice, onions and tomatoes at its very basic, is almost everyone’s favourite rice dish. Ceremonies, social occasions, Sunday lunch, or just because one fancies some – there is always a reason to eat some jollof. The word is so synonymous with celebrations that it has entered popular parlance: ‘jollofing’ means…
Ofe Nsala
I love this soup. It’s one of the easiest and quickest Nigerian soups to make, particularly if you make it with fish (as is traditional in Igbo land). Amongst the Igbos, it is regarded as particularly beneficial to new and nursing mothers and is viewed by the people of my maternal hometown, Onitsha, (South of…
Coconut Rice
The traditional way of making coconut rice is as a one-pot dish with goat meat, crayfish and smoked fish which can sometimes mask the delicate flavour of the coconut. This non-traditional version allows the coconut notes to shine through, with colour and interest provided by the mixed vegetables, toasted nuts and fresh herb. Save Print Coconut Rice…
Egusi Soup
There are several ways of making egusi soup depending on which part of Nigeria you come from. Some people like their egusi thick and clumpy; others prefer a smoother sauce. Some add tomatoes (generally in the West of Nigeria), whilst Southerners would balk at adding tomatoes. Still others form the egusi into little dumplings and add…
Bean Casserole aka ‘Beans’
Known simply as ‘Beans’, I love this best made with honey beans although black-eyed beans work perfectly well. An English friend once declared Nigerian beans one of the world’s greatest culinary inventions! Leave out the crayfish for a vegan version. Save Print Bean Casserole (Agwa, Ewa) Serves: 4 As a rich source of protein, Agwa is…
Moi-Moi (Steamed Savoury Bean Pudding)
So good, we named it twice! Moi-moi is a steamed bean pudding made from a smooth mixture of beans, ground crayfish, onions and fresh chillies at its most basic. Many people add extra whole ingredients such as hard-boiled eggs, chopped meat and fish. Indeed, the Yorubas have a term they use for some types of…
Dream Corner Interview
Nky Iweka met Viv Oyolu of Dream Corner (http://www.dreamcorner.co.uk/nky-iweka/) for a spot of lunch (Executive Mama Put Style) and a chat. Viv had this to say, “The best thing about my job is discovering the twists and turns in our life journeys, but we all get to where we are meant to be! Nky’s story is so…