NIGERIAN FOODS

Welcome to this wonderful new year! i will talk about my kind of food this first quarter of the year. If you happen to be a fan for Nigerian food, hang in there for my beautiful and mouth watering dishes.

Nigerian recipes exhibit influences of many tribes and groups as Nigeria culture comprises of a great many number of ethnic groups. As a matter of fact the recipes in Nigeria are quite adaptable and variable. However most of the recipes of Nigeria are quite spicy, as Nigerians have a great preference for chilies.

Rice, maize and lentil are the staple diets of Nigerians. They also enjoy vegetables, fruits and meat. In fact fruits and vegetables are grown in Nigeria in great quantity. Types of meat mainly include chicken, beef, fish and lamb. Nigerians enjoy varieties of soups and stews, which can be both vegetarian and non-vegetarian in nature. In Nigerian recipes, special rice items include jollof rice, coconut rice and fried rice among many other.

Porridge is another favorite among the Nigerians. Nigerians make porridge in a salty and spicy manner with vegetables and meat, which is quite uncommon in other parts of the world. Porridge with vegetables and meat is an exclusive Nigerian recipe. Other popular Nigerian recipes are peanut balls, chinchin and Nigerian stew. Isu, which is basically spiced boiled yams, dodo, which is fried plantains, efo, which is green stew and Iyan, which is pounded yams, are other popular delicacies of Nigeria. Most of the Nigerian recipes are cooked in palm oil.

HOW TO MAKE APPLE CARAMEL...

Want to make your own tasty caramel apples? Mahalo's guide on how to make delicious caramel apples offers simple recipes for you to follow, whether you're melting caramel candies or have decided to cook up homemade caramel. It's easy to coat apples with caramel and make a delicious treat!

We've all seen great-looking caramel apples for sale, whether at a gourmet grocery store or on a trip to Disneyland. But before you buy an expensive (albeit delicious) apple, think about how easy it is to make them on your own. You just need to heat a few ingredients to the right temperature and then coat your apples. Plus doing it yourself means you can add whatever toppings you like. Read  my next write up to learn how to impress your family and amaze your friends with your own tasty caramel apples!

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS RECIPES...

Do you want to make this Christmas the most memorable yet (for all the right reasons)? If so, then webindia123.com has the solution for you.You will find dozens of tried-and-tested recipes for Christmas dinner, lunch, desert and snack items. Many of these are timeless classics, while others represent riskier, more original creations. These recipes could help to transform any family Christmas get-together into a truly special occasion.
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    Cooked Banana In Coconut Milk
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    Crab Cutlet    
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HANG IN THERE WHILE WE DISCUSS IN DETAILS. HAVE A SWELL TIME AT CHRISTMAS.

HOW TO PREPARE AN AFRICAN SOUP- EDIKAIKONG SOUP

Edikaikong Soup There are different kinds of African soup. Soups are mostly used as sauce for eating fufu, the most popular staple food in West Africa. Our soup recipe in this installment is for Edikaikong, a soup original to the Calabar people of South East Nigeria.

Edikaikong Soup

Ingredients:

Edikaikong Soup (Serves Four) (1) Ugu Leaves (subsitute Spinach) -- 2 Heads (2 standard Packages of Spinach) (2) Waterleaf -- 2 Heads (3) Crayfish -- 1 Cup (4) Dried Fish -- 1 Medium (5) Giant Snails (escargo) -- 4 (6) Beef or Goat Meat -- 1.5lbs (7) Kpomo* -- 1 lb (8) Palm Oil -- 1.5 cups (9) Onions -- 1 Whole Large (10) Pepper -- 6 to 10 fresh hot or to taste (11) Seasoning -- 1 or 2 cubes of beef stock (12) Salt -- about 2 teaspoons (use discretion)

Preparation: If necessary wash the ugu leaves. Pluck the leaves from the stem. Discard the stems. Collate and chop the leaves into thin (1/4 inch) slices. Set aside. Do same with waterleaves. Blend crayfish into coase powder using electric grinder. If african giant snails are available prepare them by cleaning the meat by rubbing with lemon or soaking and massaging in vineger until all slime is gone and meat is gritty to the touch. Canned escargo is a poor substitute for african giant snails. another substitute for snail may be scallops or any other sea mullusk. However, if any of these are not available, this part of the recipe may be omitted altogether. Break up the dried fish in a bowl pour in boiling water, add about 2 spoon heaps of salt. Wash the fish in the hot salt water to remove sand and other dirt. Remove fish from salt water and set aside. Grind peppers to a paste. Set aside. *Traditionally, kpomo or hide of beef, is also added when preparing Edikaikong soup. The Cooking: In a medium sized covered pot, bring all meats (beef, kpomo) but not snails to steam without adding water. Add beef stock seasoning, 1/4 cup of water and salt, and cook till meat is tender (5 to 15 minutes). Add waterleaves to meat and beef stock. Stir. Add the crayfish, stir and let boil until most liquid in the pot evapourates. Add the snails at this stage so that it will cook just right. Over-cooked snails are leathery, cooked just right, the snails are crunchy and easy to chew. Add pepper and salt. Stir. Add the ugu or spinach, stir and allow to boil over (about one minute). Add the palm oil, stir and let boil for five more minutes. Turn off heat and serve. Should be able to feed four adults. African soups are mostly used to eat fufu.

ANNIVERSARY CHOCOLATE CAKE

4 sq. (4 oz.) unsweetened chocolate


1/2 c. butter

2 c. sugar

2 eggs, beaten

2 c. flour

2 tsp. vanilla

1 c. chopped nuts

1 1/2 c. milk

Melt chocolate over hot water. Cream butter and sugar together. Add beaten eggs and chocolate. Add flour alternately with vanilla and milk mixture. Add nuts. Bake in two 9 inch square pans in 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or in three 9 inch round pans for 25 minutes. Frost with recipe below.

FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter

2 sq. (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate

1 egg, beaten

1/8 tsp. salt

1 1/3 c. powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 c. chopped nuts

Melt butter and chocolate together. Add egg, salt, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and nuts.

Enjoy!