Ghanaian Okra Stew

by Nma Okpara // October 22, 2018 // No Comments

I am a huge fan of Okra thanks to my ajebutter and my dad. There’s no telling how many times I make it in one week. Even my son the gluten free ajebutter loves and prefers a meal of okra over anything... Continue reading →

Dambu Nama

by Nma Okpara // July 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

With over 400 spoken languages, Nigeria is a country filled with people from different walks of life. Currently, Nigeria is going through a lot; the whole country seems to be in total chaos. In the northern region, there is the... Continue reading →

Stir Fried Palm oil Rice…

by Nma Okpara // October 27, 2017 // 9 Comments

My friend and blogger colleague 9jafoodie asked a question to her Instagram followers and the question was “what has your vote as the ultimate Nigerian dish?” And my answer was Palm oil rice. Palm oil rice is even more... Continue reading →

My Igbotic Plantain Pottage…

by Nma Okpara // May 27, 2017 // 2 Comments

“Mommy what do I do with the stretchy chicken?” That was my ajebutter2. Every kind of meat is chicken to him and his sister 🙂 I had served him a bowl of very soft plantain pottage and cow skin (ponmo) and it... Continue reading →

Edikang Ikong(The King of Efik Soups)

by Nma Okpara // October 6, 2016 // No Comments

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)

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 →

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