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…
The Basics of Nigerian Cooking
Many people (Nigerians included) feel that Nigerian food is hard to cook and takes a long time to prepare. Whilst this is true to some extent, particularly as regards the preparation, there are several ways of getting around this. Master two key basics (a good stock) and a good tomato stew (sauce) and you are…
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…