Apart from fish and crayfish, another important seafood that can be found in coastal areas of Nigeria is the periwinkle snail. It is a mollusk that is named scientifically as Littorina littorea. It is commonly known as Isam by Nigerians especially in the coastal areas of the country. The Yoruba people also refer to it as Isawuru. Periwinkles are found mostly on rocky shores and are mostly dispersed into water. They are also found in small tide pools as well as muddy habitats such as estuaries.
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Concoction rice is the meal prepared from different ingredients with the main ingredient known as oryza sativa i.e. rice. This kind of rice is also called iwuk edesi or native jollof rice by Nigerians. It is very popular in schools because of its ease and low budget, so it’s the choice of students especially the male folks who have to cook. This kind of rice is a bit different from jollof rice in its ingredients but have the same look and taste.
Pap is a breakfast food for everybody; children, adults, the sick and the healthy. It is one food that can…
Mankind is blessed with many plants among which the oil palm tree comes out on top. This tree is widely grown in Central America, Africa, and Asia (especially in Malaysia and Indonesia). Oil palm tree with the scientific name, elaeis guineensis, is considered the richest tree on earth. It has all its body parts useful to man. And it is one tree we can’t but enjoy its various usefulness.
If you grew up in the North and you have tasted Dan Wake, you’ll definitely relish your childhood days.
If you live in Northern Nigeria and haven’t tasted Burabisco, then I don’t really know what you have been consuming. Burabisco, also called Brabisco, is one of the most common delicacies in Northern Nigeria.
You must have probably tasted the assorted meat pepper soup which serves as an appetizer. It is very delicious and tasty, but when pepper soup is served as a main food, this can be described as a sumptuous meal.
Chef Kwame was raised in the Bronx of New York with heritage in Trinidad, Nigeria and Jamaica. He described his love for food as a natural result of his intimate interactions with his mother in the kitchen…
If you have been to Enugu State in Southeast Nigeria and haven’t tasted Achicha Ede, then I don’t know how…
Nigerians and Africans at large are known for their cultural diversity in every aspect. Especially in food. Africans take pride…
Moi-Moi or Moin-Moin is one of the most popular Nigerian foods. It is a bean pudding prepared by using black-eyed-peas,…
It’s no news that Nigerians are fun lovers and seekers. We are the life of the party anywhere we go.…
If you will ever win the heart of a Yoruba man, just prepare him a dish of pounded yam. I…
Thinking about something different to eat for lunch this afternoon? Why don’t you try out Dambu Nama? This is a…
One of the popular food crops you will see everywhere you go this season is maize. Maize, also known as…
Garlic adds a distinct and unique flavour to most meals. People add garlic in variety of meals ranging from yam…
Forget sausage roll, pizza, hamburger, and other junks, ojojo is a snack you have to taste for its uniqueness and…
Have you ever tasted a food that is so compatible like a center back pairing in football? Huh! Lafun and…
Jollof rice is one popular food in Nigeria and some parts of West Africa, but the cocoyam jollof is not…
Kunu is a drink that is native to Northern Nigeria. It is also called Kunu Zaki or Kununzaki. This drink…
One of Nigeria’s top Northern foods is Masa. It is a shaped rice cake and it is common in the…
