Local Yam Pottage Stew. When Local Hits The Spot!!!!

by Nma Okpara // September 8, 2016 // 1 Comment

Have you ever had those days when you were hungry and all you had were a few ingredients? Even though, I like the partially old yam, it’s new yam season and with no rice in sight, I made this bowl of... Continue reading →

Beans and Corn Pottage(Adalu)

by Nma Okpara // September 22, 2015 // No Comments

The cooler season is slowly coming upon us and if you are like me, you would know that it is time for the hearty recipes and hearty food. That kind of food that keeps you warm 🙂 If you are... Continue reading →

Corn Pottage(Ukpo Oka, Deconstructed)

by Nma Okpara // August 19, 2015 // 3 Comments

My famous corn pottage. This recipe was born on the day I wanted to make Ikokore and after I had wasted my water yam by blending it to a puree 🙂 and was at a loss for what to make. I did a walk through... Continue reading →

Ikokore-Ifokore (Ekpang of The Southwest)

by Nma Okpara // August 17, 2015 // 4 Comments

I can boldly say this is the biggest hack since Ekpang. Ekpang to the Efiks, is Ikokore or Ifokore (depending on the dialect) to the Yoruba’s(the Ijebu people to be precise)Ikokore; one of the cuilinary jewels of southwestern Nigeria, is a water yam... Continue reading →

Cow Foot Stew

by Nma Okpara // July 1, 2015 // 4 Comments

Okay who does not like a hearty meat stew? Recently, I made some short rib beef stew for a project I was working on and it reminded me a lot of cow foot stew. My mother makes a very good one and... Continue reading →

Ukom Isip (Coconut and Seafood Plantain Pottage). An Ode to the Efik gods

by Nma Okpara // June 8, 2015 // 19 Comments

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 →

Grilled/ Barbecued Fish

by Nma Okpara // April 28, 2015 // 2 Comments

This was supposed to be a Summer recipe, but due to popular demand on roasted fish recipes, I decided to make this post. I always knew about roasted meats and other roasted foods, but never about fish except for... Continue reading →

Yam and Plantain Pottage with Ugba

by Nma Okpara // April 8, 2015 // 8 Comments

I want to call this a fusion type of dish but I would rather just call it yam pottage with Ugba. There are a lot of ways to cook this dish and of all the versions this one seems to be my favorite. I... Continue reading →

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