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We Are Africans, We Love Plantains

Dodo - made from plantains

Plantains, also known as “cooking bananas”, are a staple food in many African countries. They are similar to bananas in appearance but are generally larger and have a firmer texture. In Africa, plantains are used in a variety of dishes and are enjoyed by people of all ages. In West Africa, plantain is often fried […]

Nkwobi: Spicy Cow Foot

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Nkwobi is a Nigerian delicacy that is usually ordered and enjoyed in exclusive restaurants.It is simply cooked cow foot mixed in spicy palm oil paste. Nkwobi is often mistaken for Isi Ewu but they are not the same. Ingredients for Nkwobi 2kg (4.4 lbs) cow foot (cut into sizeable pieces) 20cl (200ml) Palm Oil 1 […]

Nigerian Meat Pie Recipe

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The best Nigerian Meat Pie is moist, yummy and has minced meat, potato and carrot filling. The filling is usually adequately seasoned and gives the meat pie its unique taste. The Nigerian Meat Pie is a popular snack because it is tasty, and moist and does not produce crumbs when it is being eaten, if […]

Coconut Jollof Rice

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Looking to wow your friends or guests? We have the perfect meal for you. Coconut Jollof Rice Ingredients 3 cups long grain parboiled rice 1 coconut (1 tin coconut milk) 500 mls (2 cups) tomato stew base 1.2kg hard chicken 1 red onion ½ white onion 1 cup shrimps (optional) 2 small carrots ½ cup […]

Ayamase (Ofada Stew)

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Ofada Rice and stew is a Nigerian meal native to the Yorubas but in recent times, everyone, especially those in Lagos and environs, has been bitten by the Ofada Rice bug. Please note that Ofada Stew is the hottest of them all when it comes to Nigerian hot and spicy food. It tastes like Vindaloo […]

Buka Food

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We may not be able to physically transport you to the street foods, Mama Puts and Bukas of Nigeria, but we can take you as close as we can with all of our locally sourced produce in the store.

Multifunctional Peanuts

Peanut and bowl with peanut butter on beige background

The ‘Peanut’, also known as Epa by the Yorubas of Nigeria, is such a versatile and multifunctional nut. The source of Ground nut oil; the perfect accompaniment with soaked Ijebu Garri, St Louis Sugar, Peak Milk and cold water.   It can also be crushed and used as a paste with bread for a crunchy roasted […]

Top Spices and Seasonings of Africa

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On this blog, we thought we’d share the top  (arguably) most popular spices of Africa  Nigerian Iru, is fermented locust beans obtained from the pods of the African locust tree. It is used in various dishes from soups, curry, and rice and really lifts the taste of any dish with its earthy smell and flavours.  […]

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