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Posted by 9jafoodie on May 13, 2012

Garden Egg Stew (Sauce)

Nigerian Garden Egg Sauce recipe I don’t think there is a better pairing to freshly boiled yam than garden egg sauce (Okay, maybe actual fried eggs sauce), anyways, here is my take on Garden egg sauce. The recipe varies across households. Ingredients: 6 large garden eggs (any variety/shape will do) 2 table spoons Groundnut oil ¼ of a medium onion (chopped) 3 table spoons blended pepper sauce*...

Posted by 9jafoodie on Apr 30, 2012

Chicken Paprika

Chicken Paprika Recipe I am going to perpetuate the black stereotype and tell you all that I LOVE CHICKEN, yes I do. What’s not to love though: they are protein rich, tasty and there are a million and one ways to make them. I often come up with fun ways to cook chicken since it’s a consistent part of my diet. Here is a recipe I am calling CHICKEN Paprika. Ingredients A) • 10 chicken...

Posted by 9jafoodie on Apr 3, 2012

Nigerian Buns Recipe

This is a revisited post; more like an addendum for Nigerian Buns Recipe featured a few months back. The recipe hasn’t changed, I just thought to add a few photos and some tips. Below is what your batter should look like: And here is the end Product Note: I tend to “fork” my buns while I fry it; meaning when the buns starts to turn brown, I insert a fork in it and open it up a...

Posted by 9jafoodie on Apr 3, 2012

Oven Baked Scotch Egg

I don’t think I have ever met a Nigerian who didn’t like Scotch Egg, and we all know how unhealthy the original Snack is. I got extremely excited when I finally found a super moist and delicious recipe for Oven Baked Sotch Egg, I had to share. Healthy Nigerian Scotch Egg Recipe ( yes!! your waist line will thank me later) Ingredients 7 large eggs 75 g (3/4 cup) flour salt and freshly ground...

Posted by 9jafoodie on Mar 13, 2012

Yoruba Style Egusi Soup

The main factor that sets yoruba style egusi soup apart is the clumps of the egusi itself. Other factors include : The use of the pepper base sauce and the presence of Locust beans. Here is the Nigeria Yoruba style Egusi Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1/4 cup Groundnut oil* 3 table spoons palm oil 1 cup egusi 1 cup chopped spinach 1/2 cup pepper sauce 2 Bouillon cubes (Maggi) 1 Tablespoon Crayfish 1...

Posted by 9jafoodie on Feb 27, 2012

Tofu (Wara Soya) Nutrition and Recipe

Seared Tofu (Wara Soya) with Mushrooms I started eating Tofu as a kid; it is widely sold in Kwara state. I had always known Tofu was healthy but I didn’t quiet understand the health implications of Tofu consumption until recently. Tofu is extremely versatile; it can be used in sauces and stews. On its own, tofu tastes bland, but it will easily absorb the flavour of whatever you put in it. On the...

Posted by 9jafoodie on Feb 27, 2012

Sauce for Rice and Beans

I am a big fan of rice and beans; it’s all round great food, lots of Protein, carbohydrate and Fiber. Read the previous post I had on the benefits of beans consumption. The past weekend, I made some RnB paired with Tomato meat sauce. The tomato sauce was PERFECT for rice and beans recipe, click here Tomato meat sauce: Ingredients 3 cups ground beef or ground turkey (any minced meat) 1table spoon Italian...

Posted by 9jafoodie on Feb 24, 2012

Parsley Salad

Parsley Salad (Nutrition Profile of Parsley) Some nights ago, I had no clue what to eat for supper. I looked in my vegetable cabinet and I brought out the items pictured (below). I had no idea what I was going to make, in about 10mins. I ended up with this: After supper, I decided to do a little research on Parsley and here is what I found: On all accounts, parsley is a super food. Check out the Vitamin...