The Nigerian Salad
If there is one food I revere, it is the Nigerian salad. It is one dish that can serve as a full meal or a side dish. It can also be made in a whole lot of different ways with... Continue reading →
Efik Recipes
Edikang Ikong(The King of Efik Soups)
Edikang Ikong…the king of Efik soups… In my honest opinion, Edikang Ikong is a man and Afang a woman. The robustness and bold flavors of this soup makes it everything it is. Every single morsel of this soup feels like... Continue reading →
One Pot Efik Style Coconut Rice (Edesi Isip)
If there was ever any Efik dish I enjoy cooking, it’s this simple coconut rice. On days I want something quick and easy and one pot, this recipe comes in very handy. One pot dishes for me are quite exciting as it makes use... Continue reading →
Efere Afang(Queen of The Efik Soups) Afang Soup
I conquered Afang and I had to pat myself on the back. If there is any soup I was ever afraid of cooking, it’s Afang; because any little mistake ruins an entire pot. I remember Nse sending me the picture of a pot she made... Continue reading →
Efere Etighi(White Okra Soup) With a Twist
If you have ever had warm okra soup with cold eba on a week day before school, you will enjoy not only the recipe, but the sweet nostalgia of this recipe. It’s no news that my son has some food... Continue reading →
Afia Efere (White Soup-Efik Style)
I cannot stress it enough that Nsala i.e. the Igbo white soup is different from that of the Efik’s. They are both white, but they are not one or the same. Afia Efere which is the Efik version makes use of less... Continue reading →
Iwuk Edesi. (Native Jollof Rice). The Need to Live and Let Live
I have a made local jollof rice a few times and I do have one here. It is quite funny because this method for Iwuk Edesi was one of the ways I made my “Local jollof rice” and it is in fact the Efik... Continue reading →
Ukom Isip (Coconut and Seafood Plantain Pottage). An Ode to the Efik gods
I am about to blow your mind with the easiest and most tasty pottage you would ever eat ala Asandia Hogan. I met Asandia Hogan on Facebook. She is all things Efik and is a walking Efik Encyclopedia. She... Continue reading →
Fisherman Soup
So I am still welcoming the Spring and this recipe is so inspiring for the rainy Spring evenings. I remember visiting an aunt and every time I was at her place, she was always cooking fish and oil with peppers. I never understood for the... Continue reading →