Afroedibles

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  • Plantain-oats loaves topped with cinnamon sugar plantain.

    Hello foodies, I am sorry for the unannounced break I took, believe me if i say it was for the welfare of our stomachs(lol) , well I’m back with much more recipes and I promise to keep everyone updated! This is a perfect breakfast piece, having this with a cup of tea or coffee in…

  • Agege Bread (in a spring form pan)

    If you’re a Nigerian or familiar with Nigeria, you would know that Agege bread isn’t just any type of bread, as a matter of fact, it is a whole citizen of Nigeria. Growing up all I wanted to feed on was Agege bread, because of its draggy texture, smooth feel and delicious taste. There are…

  • Ofada stew

    On different occasions have I been in argument with people that Ofada stew Is different from ayamase stew. Ofada stew consist of a mixture of red and green peppers with surplus condiments and obstructions such as beef, offals, and all. Without further ado, let’s get cooking!!! *This recipe should serve about 6-8 people* Ingredients 20…

  • VERMICELLI (Noodles stir fry)

    Often time, I notice my friends and family ordering only “noodles stir fry” in an Asian restaurant. It leaves me wondering “Shey noodles stir fry nikan lo wa lori menu ni” meaning “Is noodles stir fry the only thing on the menu“. Originally, this stir fry recipe is an Asian origin, but I have modified…

  • Mango Jam

    Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 lemon 2 mangoes (chopped) Directions: In a pot, add water and sugar with lemon juice, bring to a boil on high heat. Turn heat down and add chopped mangoes. Cook for 5 minutes, then mash with fork. Continue cooking till thickened. Remove from heat and set aside…

  • What You Crave!!!!

    Check out this spicy Nigerian snack via What You Crave!!!!

  • What You Crave!!!!

                               DODO IKIRE(spicy plantain brittle) Growing up in Nigeria, I vividly remember how “young me” frequently disturbed my mother for a wrap of dodo ikire anytime we were having our precious road trips. I can recall how hawkers would chant varouis choral lines…

  • Summer stir-fry rice

    1/2 cup shredded carrot 1 medium size diced red bell pepper 1 small diced white onion 1 small diced yellow bell pepper 1 diced habanero pepper 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1 stock cube 3 tbs olive oil 2 cups cooked rice METHOD In a pan, heat oil Add egg and stir Add diced peppers,…

  • Gbegiri with a twist

    This is one of the few complicated yet quick soups we have in Nigeria, if you’ve never had this soup I would say this is your chance to try it. All you have to do is to follow this recipe step by step so as to get the perfect soup. Gbegiri soup is a Western…

  • African Pancakes with a twist: Lemon zest

    One of the easiest breakfast recipe that pops into my “chef-minded” head every now and then. Most Africans would reminisce with this dish. These rich, tasty pancakes are a cross breed between American pancakes and crepes. Anytime I make them, it brings back memories of times I had spent in my home country. Not a…

  • Dodo-gizzard/ Gizdodo

    Ingredients Wash and cut up gizzards into little bite pieces Put In a pot to boil Add salt and maggi When tender, turn off heat and fry. U can grill for a more healthy option. Cut your plaintains into little bite cubes Fry till it’s golden brown Blend onions, tomato and red bell pepper and…

  • Meatpies and sausage rolls.

    Hello foodies, welcome to today’s edition of Afroedibles. Today we would learn how to make meatpies and sausage rolls. Are we wondering why we would learn both at the same time? This is because the dough used in making both snacks requires the same process and we could just kill two birds with one stone…

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