Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a vegetable that’s abundant in Nigeria, And used in making some soup, stew and sauce. Okra is locally known as “ọ́kụ̀rụ̀” in Igbo, kuɓewa in hausa and “Ila” in Yoruba. It is known by other names in other regions of the world some of which are lady finger, gumbo, bhindi. The…
Banana is an edible fruit and technically classified as a berry. In Nigeria, bananas are one of the easy to find fruits in any fruit store. Bananas are tropical crops and are grown in tropical regions like Africa, Asia and Central and South America. This crop is grown in over 100 countries across the world…
Okazi leaf is an edible leaf which is very nutrient-dense. It’s one of the vegetables used for soup in Nigeria. The leaf is sometimes confused with Uziza, Utazi and Oha, but all of these are very different vegetables and have their distinctive taste and uses. Its also not as common as the Ugu (fluted pumpkin)…
Plantain is a popular crop in Nigeria, this crop is always available in the market all year round but it’s more in abundance between January – March at this time of the year it’s quite cheap. Botanically plantains are called Musa paradisiaca. In Nigeria it goes by different names depending on the tribe. The Igbo’s…
Botanical Name: “Talinum triangulare” and sometimes referred to as “Talinum fruticosum”. Waterleaf is a vegetable crop that is found in Nigeria. Its among the common vegetable used for food in the country It is called Akwukwo mmiri in Igbo, Gbure in Yoruba, Alenyruwai in Hausa, This leaf is also grown in other African countries, Asia,…
Piper guineense, the botanical name for Uziza, is well-known for its leaves and fruits. However, it is commonly linked to its fruits (seeds). The fruits are used as a spice, and the leaves are used as vegetables in different recipes. In Nigeria and throughout West Africa, it is one of the most highly valued spices….
Oha (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) is a well-liked vegetable that is indigenous to the Nigerian Igbo people. This is a medicinal plant that grows into a massive tree with year-round green foliage. The very healthy green leaves are used to make Oha/Ora soup, a delectable local soup. it’s well-known for its therapeutic qualities. The plant develops into…
Utazi (Gongronema latifolium), commonly known as Utazi by the Igbos, Arokeke by the Yoruba’s, Utasi by the Ibibio tribes of Nigeria. Is a vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked, like ugu (fluted pumpkin), water leaf, scent leaf etc. its used in soup, stew and sauce. Based on the 2009 Angiosperm Phylogenetic Group III…
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a common tuber in Nigeria, It’s grown in the country and loved by many. Although it’s called potatoes it’s very different from potatoes referred to as Irish potatoes in Nigeria. It’s a good substitute for yam when yam is out of season and expensive, it’s sometimes served alongside with yam…
Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and (Dioscorea cayennensis) is a staple food in Nigerian and West African cuisine, It is stated that “yam is food and food is yam” in several yam-producing regions of Nigeria. They are annual crops grown in Africa, They take the shape of huge tubers. Description Of Yam This species of yam (Dioscorea…