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Fufu is a staple food in many West African countries, especially Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon. It often refers to a dish made from cassava, plantain, and yam. But in Nigeria, it’s typically made from fermented cassava; fufu can be enjoyed with various soups and stews, making it a versatile meal in Nigerian cuisine. With the…
In recent years, oat flour has gained significant popularity in Nigeria, especially among those looking for healthier alternatives to traditional swallow foods like garri (utara), pounded yam, amala and fufu (akpu). Oat swallow, made from oat flour, has become a favourite due to its nutritional benefits and ease of digestion. In this article, we will…
Plantain flour is a versatile and nutritious alternative to wheat flour, commonly used in Nigerian households. Made from unripe plantains, this gluten-free flour is packed with vitamins and minerals and can be used in various culinary applications, such as making “swallow,” a popular staple food in Nigeria. This article will guide you through; Tools Required…
Garri is one of the many foods cassava is processed into, Other examples of food processed from cassava are Abacha, High quality cassava flour, Amala, Tapioca, Fufu, Kpukpuru etc. Garri is popular in Nigeria and eating by many, One of the major ways it is consumed is as a swallow, this is usually served alongside…
Amala is a popular swallow among the Yoruba’s from the southwestern part of Nigeria. It can be made from yam, cassava or plantain The amala or elubo made from yam is called amala isu in Yoruba and that made from cassava is called amala lafun or just lafun. Amala made from plantain is called amala…
Pounded yam is one of the swallows in Nigeria made from yam The making of this is typically boiling yam and pounding it in a mortar that’s where it got its name pounded yam. This process requires some energy and skill to make As a well made pounded yam has to be without lump and…
Tomato is a perishable crop, ripe tomato without preservation has a shelf life of 2 to 3 days. When you have them in abundance there is a need to preserve them in order to avoid waste. In Nigeria tomatoes are available all year round but there are seasons when they are in abundance and cheap…
What is Food Processing? According to Britannica, food processing typically refers to the fundamental food preparation, the transformation of a food product into a different form (such as the creation of preserves from fruit), and preservation and packing methods. Food processing is any of a number of procedures used to prepare raw foods for consumption,…
Tiger nut flour is one of the products we get from tiger nuts other products are (tiger nut milk, tiger nut oil) Although it’s not a popular flour in recent times people are beginning to get aware about it. And it can replace all purpose flour in some recipes. Description Unpeeled Tiger nut flour is…
I love to grow turmeric and when I harvest a lot of turmeric rhizomes from my garden, I have to find a way to have them last longer that is turning them into powder, although turmeric roots last much longer than ginger Using turmeric powder also makes adding turmeric into meals easier as I don’t…