Efere Afang(Queen of The Efik Soups) Afang Soup

by Nma Okpara // March 8, 2016 // 2 Comments

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 →

The Mortar, The Pestle and It’s Place in The Nigerian Kitchen

by Nma Okpara // September 29, 2015 // 10 Comments

While the men returned from the farm, you could hear the sound of the women pounding in the distance “kpom, kpom, kpom!” That was the sound of the pestle against the mortar; milling food items for a family meal. In Africa(Nigeria), there... Continue reading →

Smoked Chicken Stew

by Nma Okpara // July 27, 2015 // 8 Comments

There are chicken stews and there are CHICKEN stews. I can comfortably say this smoked chicken stew is the Matriarch of all stews. It seems like just chicken, but do not be deceived because this stew packs a punch. I like smoked... Continue reading →

Oat Meal Hot Balls (Oat Swallow)

by Nma Okpara // July 13, 2015 // 1 Comment

I like to do some DIY(Do it yourself) little kitchen projects sometimes and I came up with this one some years ago. You know how some people prefer wheat swallow or dumplings for their Nigerian soups? Well, you can now make yours... Continue reading →

Efo Riro

by Nma Okpara // July 13, 2015 // 2 Comments

A while ago, I was wondering about making Efo riro, but I did not want it to taste or be generally the same. As a cook, I always aim to stand out, so I am my own best and worst... Continue reading →

Ila Asepo. For The Love of Okra Soup.

by Nma Okpara // June 23, 2015 // 8 Comments

Yes, I know I have done two previous posts on Okra, but you know food is versatile 🙂 This was quite a successful recipe. My ajebutter 2 licked his soup bowl and fingers to no end. I kept asking him... Continue reading →

Spinach Stew. Oil less Efo’ Riro (Not Your Traditional Efo Riro)

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

Efo riro is a rich Nigerian vegetable soup mainly cooked by the Yoruba speaking people of Nigeria. Efo riro can be classified as one of the easiest Nigerian soup or stew dishes. It can be made with or without oil. It can also be... Continue reading →

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