Save Print Ukpor Ogede (Steamed Plantain Pudding) Serves: 8-10 puddings Devised to use up over-ripe plantains, ukpor is from the Eastern states of Nigeria, and is eaten with tomato stew. Akamu (ogi) and ‘drinking garri’ are also popular accompaniments. Traditionally, steamed in leaves, I have used ramekins. Serve one per person with tomato and cucumber salsa…
Spicy Chicken & Prawn Noodle Soup
Instant noodles are currently very popular across all Nigerian social classes, albeit with additions such as diced chicken or meat, and vegetables. Save Print Spicy Chicken & Prawn Noodle Soup If you already have some chicken stock to hand, this soup can be made in the time it takes the chicken to cook. Use any…
Corn Fritters
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…
Oxtail Pepper Soup
Save Print Serves: 4 This is a fairly hearty variation on the lighter, more traditional chicken or fish pepper soups. Either serve on its own as a starter, or add some boiled yam (as here) and/or plantain for a delicious main course. Perfect for cold, rainy days. Here I use a combination of commercially available peppersoup…
Chicken Pepper Soup
Save Print Chicken Pepper Soup Serves: 6 This version of peppersoup uses freshly ground spices only. Using meat on the bone also helps to intensify the flavour of the soup. I wanted a fairly clear broth and so I skimmed the broth and and strained the spices and crayfish, using just the liquid and not…
Akara (Bean Fritters)
Save Print Akara (Vegan Version) Eaten across West Africa, akara is a popular breakfast option in Nigeria. The Hausa refer to it as Kosai. In many parts of the country, it is possible to buy it on the street in the mornings and evenings. In its purest form, it is simply a blend of peeled…