One Pot Efik Style Coconut Rice (Edesi Isip)

by Nma Okpara // September 22, 2016 // 2 Comments

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 →

Nigerian Seafood and Coconut Jambalaya.

by Nma Okpara // October 26, 2015 // 3 Comments

Another coconut recipe *coversface. Sorry I could not help it abeg. I love coconut and it makes everything taste better. Tell me that you do not like coconut and errm….well nothing, but you really have to try this recipe; you... Continue reading →

Nigerian Style Coconut Rice and Beans

by Nma Okpara // October 23, 2015 // 2 Comments

This will be quick because we are hungry. I have been a little tired and we needed something quick for dinner, but I did not want to do too much in the kitchen as I was just mentally and physically... Continue reading →

Coconut Jollof Rice

by Nma Okpara // May 11, 2015 // 4 Comments

Coconut Jollof rice, is the beautiful younger sister to the regular Jollof rice. The mix of the ingredients makes this dish extra adventurous. From the coconut oil to the use of the desiccated coconut oil, makes every morsel absolutely delicious. I... 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 →

Coconut Fried Rice

by Nma Okpara // April 21, 2015 // 16 Comments

I did a fried rice post last week and I promise you it was a hit. This dish was born some years ago and have only modified it a little as I have cooked it so many different ways and I... Continue reading →

Nigerian Coconut Rice

by Nma Okpara // April 9, 2015 // 8 Comments

Coconut rice, the food I could never understand as a child. I never liked it as a child and I would often ask my mother “Why do you put coconut in rice?” And to make it worse, she would add onions to... Continue reading →

Surf and Turf Tumeric Coconut Rice

by Nma Okpara // February 15, 2015 // 4 Comments

So it was Valentine’s day and I got the fabulous news that my website was ready. It worked out! I was in awe and speechless because after a while of wondering and wishing, I had my website. Then came the... Continue reading →

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