About three or four years ago, when I started researching into the medicinal properties of Nigerian food, I came across Moringa oleifera (known as Zogale in Hausa). I was very excited reading about its nutritional value. The entire tree is useful to man: the nutrient-packed leaves and seeds are edible; the roots can be used to purify…
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…
Fish Pepper Soup
Save Print The technique for making fish peppersoup is slightly different from meat-based soups in that the stock is cooked before adding the fish as it cooks so quickly. Catfish is traditionally used, but any fish may be used – cod was used in this recipe. I limit the number of spices and herbs that…
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…