HOW TO PREPARE POUNDED YAM (IYAN)

HOW TO PREPARE POUNDED YAM (IYAN)

IYAN (POUNDED YAM)

One can make this from real yams or from yam flour  (bought in a store) recipes will be provided here from yam

INGREDIENTS: Yams, water, mortar and pestle or blender

PROCEDURE:
-            Slice the yams into pieces about 1/2 inch (1.5cm)
-            Peel the skins of the yam and rinse the yam
-            Place the yams on pot and add enough water
-           Cook the yams for about 30mins to see if it is soft enough
-           Drain the yams and put in a mortar and pound with the pestle until it is smooth and forms a soft dough OR put in blender and blend until it forms a soft dough
-           Serve with some sort of stew.

HOW TO PREPARE TUWON SHINKAFA

HOW TO PREPARE TUWON SHINKAFA

TUWON SHINKAFA

 

 

EATEN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 litre water, 1kg rice
PROCEDURE:
-        Wash rice and boil in water for 30mins on high heat
-         When very soft, mash it if(if you have a mortar, pound it)
-          You will know it is ready when it has become sticky and slightly smooth

HOW TO PREPARE ZOBO DRINK

HOW TO PREPARE ZOBO DRINK

ZOBO DRINK
ORIGIN: ZAMFARA STATE, GHANA
INGREDIENTS: 600g(18oz) zobo leaves, 50ml(1.5floz) strawberry or raspberry flavour, 1 1/2 litres water, sugar to taste.

PROCEDURE:
-      Wash and cook the zobo leaves for about 30minutes
-      Allow to cool for about 20mins and sieve
-      Add sugar and the flavour
-      Put in the refrigerator and allow to cool
-      Serve cold as a drink

HOW TO PREPARE COCONUT BISCUIT

HOW TO PREPARE COCONUT BISCUIT

COCONUT BISCUIT
COMMON IN: LAGOS, NIGERIA
INGREDIENTS:
250g (8oz) margarine, 200g (6oz) flour, 100g (3oz) grated cocnut, 5eggs, 2tbsp (30ml) coconut milk (optional)

PROCEDURE:
-     Whisk margarine, sugar and eggs until soften
-      Add very little coconut milk if necessary
-      Roll out evenly on a floured board
-      Prick with a fork to prevent biscuit from rising
-      Cut into desired shapes and size
-      Put carefully in greased baking pan and bake till light brown

HOW TO PREPARE OWOWO MEAL

HOW TO PREPARE OWOWO MEAL

COMMON IN: OYO STATE
INGREDIENTS:   600g(18oz) fresh corn grains, 450g(15oz) beans, 3tbsp(4.5)mg ground dry pepper, 1 large onion, 100ml (3floz) palm oil, 50g(1.5oz) ground fresh tomatoes, salt to taste.


PROCEDURE
-      Wah fresh corn grains, add salt and boil until it soften
-       Drain and set aside
-       Do the same thing with the beans in a separate pot.
-       Mix beans and corn together
-       Add the rest of the ingredients
-       Cook again for 20mins.
-       Taste for salt and serve hot.

HOW TO PREPARE ABACHA MEAL (IGBO FOOD)

HOW TO PREPARE ABACHA MEAL (IGBO FOOD)

ABACHA FOOD
ORIGIN: ENUGU STATE
INGREDIENTS:  300g(9oz) edible cassava, 25ml (0.75floz) palm oil, 50g(1.5oz) garden egg, 5 garden egg leaves, 1 tbsp (5mg) potash, 1 small sized onion, 1 medium sized dry fish, 1 litre water, 1 tbsp (15gm) locust bean, 100g (3oz) ground yellow pepper (ose Nsukka), salt to taste.

PROCEDURE

-      Peel and wash cassava, boil till cooked

-       Drain and slice into thin strips dice the garden egg and set aside rinse and chop the garden egg

-        Wash the beef and cow skin, boil with onion, seasoning and salt to taste until soft, remove from fire and drain in a separate sauce pan, place pan oil.

-          Add the potash and mix thoroughly, add the rest of the ingredients, place on fire for 30mins stirring continuously, serve warm.

HOW TO PREPARE VEGETABLE SOUP

HOW TO PREPARE VEGETABLE SOUP

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch vegetable, 450gm fresh tomatoes, 450gm meat, 2 maggi cubes, 6t- spoons of palm oil or vegetable oil, 1 large onion salt, salt, dry pepper, water, 450gm smoked fish (optional), 2 teaspoons ground crayfish (optional), 1 teaspoon locust beans (optional), bell pepper(s).


PROCEDURE:

-    Boil the meat or fish, with salt, onions etc.  Until the meat tender and keep it aside.

-    Separate the vegetable leaves, wash, drain, and cut them.

-   Place some oil in a pot, heat the oil and fry the meat slightly.

-   Blend the tomatoes and any bell peppers if you chose to use them. You can blend the onions with this mixture or cut it into slices.

-   Remove the meat from the oil, add the blended mixture to the hot oil. Also add the crayfish and the condiments.

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