There are certain dishes you create and even you are amazed at the outcome. This dish is simply delicious and very flavourful. It borrows from Thai Green curry paste but it is definitely Nigerian in its flavours and richness. Whenever I have leftover rice I think of ways to reuse it besides […]
Ofe ugba is a speciality of the people of Owerri and Mbaise of Imo state, south-east Nigeria. Called Ofe ugba, Ugba soup, Ofe Ukpaka, Okwuru ugba, it is basically okro soup with ugba (Ukpaka, processed oil bean seed), but you don’t just throw ugba into your Okro soup and call it Ugba soup.
This cooked rice pancake is light and tastes awesome. When I made this pancake for the first time, I had quite some leftover rice from the previous dinner (we eat rice a lot in my home). Initially, I wanted to puree everything to a smooth batter but my lazy bone […]
Cabbage rice is a simple, quick and easy dish that makes use of cooked rice so it is perfect for using up leftover rice. The ingredients are ones you most likely already have in your kitchen. It is similar to Nigerian Stir-fried Rice. I like repurposing food instead of warming […]
Savoury bacon and egg muffins are great and easy to make. They are excellent for breakfast, brunch and snacks for both adults and children. These muffins are very filling, like eating a whole meal or a meal on the go when you are in a hurry. Savoury bacon and egg […]
Ayamase, Green Ofada Stew, Designer Stew, Obe dudu, these are the different names of this special stew. There are 2 popular types of Ofada stew, red pepper ofada stew and green pepper ofada stew. Green pepper ofada stew, Ayamase is made with different types of green pepper, some people even use
About Kothu, Kothu roti Kothu is a Sri Lankan dish made with roti (an unleavened flatbread), vegetables, meat, egg and spices. A spicy chicken or fish gravy is added or served with it. The different components that make up kothu are chopped and mixed using two metal blades resembling dough scrapers on a flat hot […]
Understanding Aloha Aloha (hello or goodbye), is a Hawaiian word but more than a word, it is a symbol. While preparing for alohafest Toronto, I was very excited to discover the true meaning and essence of aloha. I found out that aloha is a
I have made this mushroom hash 2 days in a row this week, it is that good. The first day I served it with roasted potato wedges and we couldn’t get enough of it. The next day, I served it with cubes of boiled yam. Hash is not a fussy kind of food, it […]
Mushroom Soup is rustic, hearty and packed with flavour. It is easy to make with ingredients you will already have in your kitchen. There is something comforting about a large bowl of steaming hot soup especially if the weather is right. Mushroom is low in calories, high in minerals, protein, […]
I am Ganiru, a wife, a mother, a food blogger, a chef, an author and an accountant. I love to cook and write about food, especially Nigerian and afro-centric food... Read More