Discovering Egusi Soup: A Taste of Nigeria from My Memphis Kitchen
Hello from Memphis! I’m Susan, a 47-year-old stay-at-home mom, and today I’m writing about something that’s become very special in our home: Egusi Soup.
Garri
Garri is a staple food in Nigeria and much of West Africa, made from fermented and dried cassava tubers that are ground into coarse or fine granules. It is versatile, serving as the base for dishes like Eba (a swallow paired with soups), a soaked cereal with milk and sugar
Pounded Yam
Pounded yam is a cherished Nigerian dish, particularly among the Yoruba, Igbo, and other ethnic groups in Nigeria. It is a smooth, stretchy, and dough-like swallow made by pounding boiled yam tubers into a soft, elastic consistency or by mixing yam flour with hot water.
From Kolkata to Lagos: Discovering Nigerian Fufu and Making It My Own
When my husband got an IT job in Lagos, Nigeria, I packed my life in Kolkata into two suitcases and followed him, not knowing what to expect. Like most Bengali women, I am rooted deeply in my culture — from the aroma of mustard oil in the kitchen to the quiet comfort of a cup of cha..
Nigerian Eba
Eba is a popular Nigerian swallow, widely enjoyed across various ethnic groups, particularly in southern Nigeria. It is made from garri (fermented and dried cassava granules) mixed with hot water to form a soft, dough-like consistency.
Amala
Amala is a traditional Nigerian dish, popular among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a smooth, thick, and slightly stretchy swallow made from yam flour (elubo), plantain flour, or cassava flour, served alongside rich, flavorful soups like egusi, okra, or vegetable stew (efo riro).
Nigerian Rice and Beans Recipe
Nigerian Rice and Beans is a hearty, one-pot dish that combines long-grain rice and beans (typically black-eyed peas or brown beans) into a flavorful, nutritious meal. Popular across Nigeria, this dish is a staple in many households due to its affordability, simplicity, and ability to feed a crowd.
Ofada Rice
Ofada Rice, also known as Nigerian brown rice, is a traditional, unpolished short-grain rice variety native to the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, particularly in Ogun State. Named after the town of Ofada, this rice is distinct for its nutty flavor, chewy texture.
Tuwo Masara recipe
Tuwo Masara is a traditional Nigerian dish from the northern regions, particularly popular among the Hausa and other ethnic groups. The name “Tuwo Masara” translates to “mashed corn” in Hausa, as it’s made from cornmeal (masara) cooked into a thick, smooth, and slightly sticky porridge-like consistency
Tuwo Shinkafa
Tuwo Shinkafa is a traditional Nigerian dish popular in the northern regions, particularly among the Hausa people. It’s a thick, soft, and sticky rice pudding made from short-grain rice (often called “tuwo rice”) or rice flour, boiled and mashed into a smooth, dough-like consistency.