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NB.. If you need or want your plantain fufu, quite darken freeze the plantain first before carrying out the steps below)... </div>
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Peel and chop the plantain into small chunks (this allows for easy blending without having to use much water). Pour the blended plantain into a pot and start stirring... </div>
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Step 2.. Stir continuously </div>
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Step 3. Continue to stir, as it will start stretching.. </div>
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Step 4 Wrap with a clingfilm or nylon and allow to harden... </div>
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Water yam </div>
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Crayfish or smoke prawns or both</div>
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Dried pepper</div>
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Step 1: Peel, wash and grate the water yam.. using the smallest part of your grater</div>
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Step 2: Add all the dried ingredients including oil and fish.. (I prefer to add oil at the beginning rather than at the end).</div>
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Step 3.while the water boils, start dropping water yam gently into the pot. </div>
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Step 4: Stir gently and allow to boil, you can add more water if need.. be warned it does burn (so keep you eyes peeled on the cooker. I suggest low heat).. allow the water yam to cook through </div>
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Bitter leaves (chopped and washed)</div>
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Mixed Meat and its stock</div>
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Dried blended pepper </div>
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Step 1. cut, wash the bitter leaves and cook for few minutes.. this helps to extract the bitterness from the leaves.. making it easier to give a final wash.</div>
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Step 2. Wash the cocoyam, peel, wash and boil without salt.. (Tip. always wash your root vegetables before peeling and after peeling)<br>
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Step 3. Add pepper to the boiling meat and it stock<br>
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Step 4. Add in the stock fish<br>
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Step 5. add in the smoked cat fish<br>
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I went shopping at my local whole food market, to my amusement I spotted some green tomatoes.. quickly a thought came to mind "green tomatoes stew!!!, quickly I got that feeling of a kid in the candy store. Packed hand full of the tomatoes, humming on my way home filled with excitement. </div>
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This stew taste as good as our everyday red stew, only the colour makes a different.</div>
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2 Green tomatoes</div>
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Step 1. Peel and shred the potatoes in to thin pieces.. Next wash, blend and steam the jollof base sauce, add in the oil to fry, thyme, curry powder and stock cubes. (Once the potatoes go into the sauce, I suggest you taste the seasoning again)</div>
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<br />Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-16384546191354839762015-10-10T04:34:00.001-07:002015-10-10T04:34:04.157-07:00Spicy plantain chips (how to make plantain chips)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Fyp-zfM54Y_z0MaAHenSYxNhYYbflddXvblG9ceidn1RIcfvZKrCSjiBb2eMs__-2TRzie4zVj-xI5RIyQ5gbQBzeW5huvnNE6XEXp8b4xKBuQge4lCi2DT_9Xfe0r-OQkcZNOhaePzr/s640/blogger-image--12257768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Fyp-zfM54Y_z0MaAHenSYxNhYYbflddXvblG9ceidn1RIcfvZKrCSjiBb2eMs__-2TRzie4zVj-xI5RIyQ5gbQBzeW5huvnNE6XEXp8b4xKBuQge4lCi2DT_9Xfe0r-OQkcZNOhaePzr/s640/blogger-image--12257768.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ingredients</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ripen plantain</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Blended dried peppers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Salt to taste </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oil to deep fry </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1. Slice the plantain very thinly.. Season with the pepper and little salt. Leave for few mins to marinate....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUhXkgvt6xseiw1ojKM8LiNZTCNkyyLPZMSQIi9Fq9ohyphenhyphenFFcro7cimgUGGa7zu4sgtwjWyjPws73uWE3rWxg6IS-rAw0-URy5dfQzPSBuPH0xhtKmkzFD4thUpVGKS7rHt8x8BVXjqEsC/s640/blogger-image--1100312912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUhXkgvt6xseiw1ojKM8LiNZTCNkyyLPZMSQIi9Fq9ohyphenhyphenFFcro7cimgUGGa7zu4sgtwjWyjPws73uWE3rWxg6IS-rAw0-URy5dfQzPSBuPH0xhtKmkzFD4thUpVGKS7rHt8x8BVXjqEsC/s640/blogger-image--1100312912.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Heat up the deep fryer or frying pan with oil, spread the plantain out evenly then fry till brown in colour or to the colour you prefer.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0IQhUF8q4tU8k3URDlXlRWLccjKZGGTMSpRMpmcNiCTz-S1HRRQEi5tugYArkBF97O-WdSFgzOdnUjyDmynGBjr3kkGG5JcY1kXET8RsRCqrI-2UnpdJEc0qz_mr3Dd6Ts9_XKja7cU2J/s640/blogger-image--1673959043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0IQhUF8q4tU8k3URDlXlRWLccjKZGGTMSpRMpmcNiCTz-S1HRRQEi5tugYArkBF97O-WdSFgzOdnUjyDmynGBjr3kkGG5JcY1kXET8RsRCqrI-2UnpdJEc0qz_mr3Dd6Ts9_XKja7cU2J/s640/blogger-image--1673959043.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 3. Strain out any excess oil by placing the plantain on a drying towel or kitchen paper. 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Legend has it that it became popular after the Biafran war. If anyone has any info on this please drop a comment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This childhood favorite actually has over a dozen names across Nigeria including honey sweet and ojukwu finger.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I seriously doubt if this can still be found with street vendors or at mallams stalls as they used to be back in the 80s.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To demystify it, I'll tell you it's simply warm caramelized sugar poured into one corner of a little nylon/polythene bag to create the cone shape and left to cool off and harden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFWBJDqtyF0kA312-oLmyu519D47UGVi09ZywT6TfrZcEPvLX5WUlP5xRXuL2Khvb_Qcsr2wf6XbUMh020WgsdLSF0ar2fVNvIIW5Ac5pcs8aOYovGVOqUmWCTYVcd-vPZA6Jx5WQgGjf/s640/blogger-image--1845726575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFWBJDqtyF0kA312-oLmyu519D47UGVi09ZywT6TfrZcEPvLX5WUlP5xRXuL2Khvb_Qcsr2wf6XbUMh020WgsdLSF0ar2fVNvIIW5Ac5pcs8aOYovGVOqUmWCTYVcd-vPZA6Jx5WQgGjf/s640/blogger-image--1845726575.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">21/2 cup sugar (300g)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tbsp honey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">125ml water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1, combine all the ingredients in a small pan and place on a slow heat..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-dqqJ5t0yniPPXJl9DokNvr8-YCKPCvyqpj1YEzcXAdbXYMTsCjy_Oil-i8lI-9EH4OTiJANgIS1VrB9RQURLtYYq2xGio31_vcdPkhAf64nzwK0tr-TGL1udhtIFAR14IEZKLy5wckp/s640/blogger-image--851781793.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-dqqJ5t0yniPPXJl9DokNvr8-YCKPCvyqpj1YEzcXAdbXYMTsCjy_Oil-i8lI-9EH4OTiJANgIS1VrB9RQURLtYYq2xGio31_vcdPkhAf64nzwK0tr-TGL1udhtIFAR14IEZKLy5wckp/s640/blogger-image--851781793.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2.. 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Remember you have to work fast at this point, otherwise the candy will harden up before it gets into the bag)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu834MafwWP1PtXnHT33b2pKish22nag846NZoIe0Wb4o6RpkhrItB3sIFNEg4fvlU1KsNOLGm4gTv77oKs8ninA8YzlNZShsbosBGj_M3pSDRw-duP3OhAOYidKsGoEeNDz4pfVfHPHg1/s640/blogger-image--982208729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu834MafwWP1PtXnHT33b2pKish22nag846NZoIe0Wb4o6RpkhrItB3sIFNEg4fvlU1KsNOLGm4gTv77oKs8ninA8YzlNZShsbosBGj_M3pSDRw-duP3OhAOYidKsGoEeNDz4pfVfHPHg1/s640/blogger-image--982208729.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 6. Start transferring the liquid into the bag, placing a toothpick in the medium.. Then tie the tip up </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnGtIuFTdmWXb_1tp9NJk2R7ilTZmfgavZziwV2UgIhzEzAm84OoUS8yqJo8tq-h00Z4kK1Waz-9Tt7gIlnY8lTEwPx88kWn1kXnNG3qlRORwMwnsh52aZqPTaPJkO9O4dSyJOYh8lnUP/s640/blogger-image--175737175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnGtIuFTdmWXb_1tp9NJk2R7ilTZmfgavZziwV2UgIhzEzAm84OoUS8yqJo8tq-h00Z4kK1Waz-9Tt7gIlnY8lTEwPx88kWn1kXnNG3qlRORwMwnsh52aZqPTaPJkO9O4dSyJOYh8lnUP/s640/blogger-image--175737175.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 6. Leave to completely cool down, should take about 20-30mins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mV0c2hGfHqQwDX8Jj5cdnX4VB1_bnPq4Jvr2-9aSFblSpPhkJS1BjttVWIk4D6Sd3w845NwTkkJnAqDSWEAWK6g_3JrJQymDocTjiZANY2t9-Oybcn-zkLIAAzP9h6qJ4rT8zcP5YJii/s640/blogger-image--902451852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mV0c2hGfHqQwDX8Jj5cdnX4VB1_bnPq4Jvr2-9aSFblSpPhkJS1BjttVWIk4D6Sd3w845NwTkkJnAqDSWEAWK6g_3JrJQymDocTjiZANY2t9-Oybcn-zkLIAAzP9h6qJ4rT8zcP5YJii/s640/blogger-image--902451852.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All ready.... While unwrapping the sweets for the kids, I saw it as an opportunity to tell the kids how, as a kid a save my money to buy them after school </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2XYldXCBFZFQXLSVmrZSQ3xBe4x4MZRqZhTPbcncBpTXfWjKbTe4DofjhGpKq26stMI8duPq8c2exux101ZjyvpYrVOyuUVpHfMHIqDveDFEUwWlN3IhnSY-81FvY0ckp5-26Fvh3dBn/s640/blogger-image-1322109449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2XYldXCBFZFQXLSVmrZSQ3xBe4x4MZRqZhTPbcncBpTXfWjKbTe4DofjhGpKq26stMI8duPq8c2exux101ZjyvpYrVOyuUVpHfMHIqDveDFEUwWlN3IhnSY-81FvY0ckp5-26Fvh3dBn/s640/blogger-image-1322109449.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-5282665705292909122015-10-03T05:48:00.001-07:002015-10-06T05:34:42.588-07:00Dodo ikire (Nigeria spice plantain)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqIYMPF0lif6FY_w6IbVUGnSqZo7dsCfoqfJ-xMTBfIXeCsAbocQ4UvudRHjbMY3n5kz9eKhtBHnewnEOjdajSvNaNUULuHAVw57PR3FjaFHGMgwW4Io9uNLIquRM7jAVfpPhfkMy6yWF/s640/blogger-image-2064078739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqIYMPF0lif6FY_w6IbVUGnSqZo7dsCfoqfJ-xMTBfIXeCsAbocQ4UvudRHjbMY3n5kz9eKhtBHnewnEOjdajSvNaNUULuHAVw57PR3FjaFHGMgwW4Io9uNLIquRM7jAVfpPhfkMy6yWF/s640/blogger-image-2064078739.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is a spicy, savory and sweet treat as it combines the sweetness of very ripe plantains with pepper, onions and salt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Unlike the popular Ghanaian kelewele which has seemingly similar ingredients, this is all mashed and mixed together before frying to create this dark sinfully delightful plantain treat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dodo ikire is named after the town of ikire where this traditional recipe originates from in Osun state.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Legend has it that it was created by a poor old woman who was so impoverished that she couldn't throw away the over ripe plantain she had left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you've ever travelled through there and neighboring towns and toll gates, you must have come across lots of street vendors and "hawkers" trying to sell you some.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's a lovely treat worth trying if you haven't tasted it before. Your tastebuds would thank you!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNlETNvoBxmyM6mhnOAz_uK6k4baO8ioeGB39g6A3ceDra3A2UHudwujw6m_ewhXNueCwTJSR1ioGc2craVn5hVcPEQuxuyZOw3-cQbvK972x15VQnfzdhvhZ4mowUzEaiYR6xhEKs4vY/s640/blogger-image--507348560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNlETNvoBxmyM6mhnOAz_uK6k4baO8ioeGB39g6A3ceDra3A2UHudwujw6m_ewhXNueCwTJSR1ioGc2craVn5hVcPEQuxuyZOw3-cQbvK972x15VQnfzdhvhZ4mowUzEaiYR6xhEKs4vY/s640/blogger-image--507348560.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Ingredients </u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Very ripe plantain </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Small amount of onion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fresh or dried crushed peppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Salt to taste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Veg or palm oil (I preferred veg oil)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1 chop up the plantain into smal cubes.. Add in the peppers, onion and little salt to taste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfm6KBPUOEEE3alqyjD1N3XBQXstogMo-AqBBbz5dv67U_Y15BGvw8pqE6loFY2Am2sZfWn992lL9a_CCbZwWZ9qR23VY7dahZMqMdqi0MzReN6Ie8EkK1aXr969GJxHtncmllRk4TI_ld/s640/blogger-image--1553132191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfm6KBPUOEEE3alqyjD1N3XBQXstogMo-AqBBbz5dv67U_Y15BGvw8pqE6loFY2Am2sZfWn992lL9a_CCbZwWZ9qR23VY7dahZMqMdqi0MzReN6Ie8EkK1aXr969GJxHtncmllRk4TI_ld/s640/blogger-image--1553132191.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Stir while gently mashing the plantain.. Don't over do it!!!. Leave for few mins to marinate</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxvdond1iiba1bYBZC1mjYBkKotgrIVLwc8NWGTp4XRTAfLR_jsYt1pSdIwAuC3liYT0o1obOqa4a_047xaw7U3N00oMJId7wcOFly9w8CeHNVFKNvke92Hm5M8zrKjWrH-_A4uwK-GUq/s640/blogger-image--537205314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxvdond1iiba1bYBZC1mjYBkKotgrIVLwc8NWGTp4XRTAfLR_jsYt1pSdIwAuC3liYT0o1obOqa4a_047xaw7U3N00oMJId7wcOFly9w8CeHNVFKNvke92Hm5M8zrKjWrH-_A4uwK-GUq/s640/blogger-image--537205314.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 3. Heat up the oil, when hot enough start dropping in the plantain in little ball shapes (they will come apart, so don't worry.. Because ones fried and alittle cooled, you can use you hands in shaping then together)... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZCX-0g5Luhvkfxibw1Jw1Z2hqCyxgM289F_-A-eF09ubqZMtGKmIGfPeCNEnwNLnE1EC_xo4JvE3sV86PcQ0py1KBCfhbaX-ONNRo2atmciV-aT7x5nKulv8vJ5Q8QROgJAUSuXsuAdd/s640/blogger-image--899793560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZCX-0g5Luhvkfxibw1Jw1Z2hqCyxgM289F_-A-eF09ubqZMtGKmIGfPeCNEnwNLnE1EC_xo4JvE3sV86PcQ0py1KBCfhbaX-ONNRo2atmciV-aT7x5nKulv8vJ5Q8QROgJAUSuXsuAdd/s640/blogger-image--899793560.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 4. The plantain will start turning brown, at this point keep an eye on them.. Otherwise they will burn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6JroaeIzL6KkWGzjMI96_Zj72hPq-fTw0lOoeCf9tbG40jgngD-p9nJGbLzkfi8yFQIefb6dWHMvu8YDjUOv7aYnU4XC7P2qbt5c7AEQ4mdXsNgWTk4YNDudwMZTbzRd0zgkqEQryMBwS/s640/blogger-image-1943638773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6JroaeIzL6KkWGzjMI96_Zj72hPq-fTw0lOoeCf9tbG40jgngD-p9nJGbLzkfi8yFQIefb6dWHMvu8YDjUOv7aYnU4XC7P2qbt5c7AEQ4mdXsNgWTk4YNDudwMZTbzRd0zgkqEQryMBwS/s640/blogger-image-1943638773.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Finally... All ready for consumption, before I could say "Jack Robinson".. The kids are them all up.... #Smiling </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCE10OG_wq6vrBN4fZqIPAtSpbEWjUXQxxI1Il2f1dfbo3_r-Q5bl6zCadKm7ryQYICF27pFYB6CTnS7azHLgU5YReGtzafbxoOp4GrYZQ2-Y3cBdFK3LIHF09LXBjjS46-0f4IRksqh76/s640/blogger-image-1734658473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCE10OG_wq6vrBN4fZqIPAtSpbEWjUXQxxI1Il2f1dfbo3_r-Q5bl6zCadKm7ryQYICF27pFYB6CTnS7azHLgU5YReGtzafbxoOp4GrYZQ2-Y3cBdFK3LIHF09LXBjjS46-0f4IRksqh76/s640/blogger-image-1734658473.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-44839108843600580402015-10-03T03:20:00.001-07:002015-10-03T04:11:56.211-07:00Onion sauce (onions and tomatoes purée sauce)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0lxGmH-ev-vpCnQrZgxYioDYz4tSztEConP4N48hIKHwcrPiu77lUmcOqfRbmWIsUbI6wqZKJA_2KP7mOW_ZhJJyNj9BOKJCm64Q2MFJMRizH7wBRYGwyDRvNXpMtGz2vnFG1WBThxm9/s640/blogger-image--1077617196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0lxGmH-ev-vpCnQrZgxYioDYz4tSztEConP4N48hIKHwcrPiu77lUmcOqfRbmWIsUbI6wqZKJA_2KP7mOW_ZhJJyNj9BOKJCm64Q2MFJMRizH7wBRYGwyDRvNXpMtGz2vnFG1WBThxm9/s640/blogger-image--1077617196.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXMTXk0LQ_bsdURKJGe0rDwJYgKrS_HK-l7BHyypbggU1qD_4FLEpCARXyAydHEfOApX0hBCpDitzTzI-hUYLZVLfqKDFJTOab442nO_n_A2NQS-6jmTfHgU23XsUOwnYf0X0POUpaTEs/s640/blogger-image--1989884340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXMTXk0LQ_bsdURKJGe0rDwJYgKrS_HK-l7BHyypbggU1qD_4FLEpCARXyAydHEfOApX0hBCpDitzTzI-hUYLZVLfqKDFJTOab442nO_n_A2NQS-6jmTfHgU23XsUOwnYf0X0POUpaTEs/s640/blogger-image--1989884340.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><b><u>Ingredients</u></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Onions (mix of small and medium size)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*250g puréed tomatoes </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Bonga fish- sharwa (optional)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Beef or any meat of your choice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Beef or any stock of your choice (or just use water)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Chicken stock (cubed or powder) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Veg oil (can use palm oil, but make sure to bleach first)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1. In a large pot or pan, add in the vegetable oil allowing it to heat up then add the chopped onions. The onions needs to sweat until golden brown, NOT BURNT so keep an eye on it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrx4HPH1zd1zhrwcu6Uy-dVTn7c1MvfFkJ9IJqapmKxAb3vsIHLmuQBFftZFsp0IBCDbycp9BJe-zguCYN5E9UqQNT082hPyLV9FIEJXlb4CCLnGl07NqTBbQyeD5lFiH4-yo2ErdRIb9/s640/blogger-image--788757422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrx4HPH1zd1zhrwcu6Uy-dVTn7c1MvfFkJ9IJqapmKxAb3vsIHLmuQBFftZFsp0IBCDbycp9BJe-zguCYN5E9UqQNT082hPyLV9FIEJXlb4CCLnGl07NqTBbQyeD5lFiH4-yo2ErdRIb9/s640/blogger-image--788757422.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Once the onions has turned golden brown, add in the tomatoes purée and chopped peppers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55W0YvZ2-iCVgRmxzz8DMq3qjnBtjOzhs5kQz47NGVVaUfOSO7AKo_m6o0EwVHdVHw6smPF_U0kc1t2j1XK4u1cCldcZXumtS1E36r5a-rmNqCSXSqyybG8HoAhjklyGIjaeGIm1kVTB-/s640/blogger-image-1656455806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55W0YvZ2-iCVgRmxzz8DMq3qjnBtjOzhs5kQz47NGVVaUfOSO7AKo_m6o0EwVHdVHw6smPF_U0kc1t2j1XK4u1cCldcZXumtS1E36r5a-rmNqCSXSqyybG8HoAhjklyGIjaeGIm1kVTB-/s640/blogger-image-1656455806.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 3. Add in the bonga fish </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBKjzEmANUsLWYclpZiI5pq6kJjuKVYpFjKEOi3tEtJEqZuf3_eg7gopRtKhwc42deZeEtclY9ldMBOpaCnhxqPGxWDVFdQEGey83kgJqZZTKOqKy9aA8bu6FoGqlzuYDSn4rxtI7W8cd4/s640/blogger-image-431037429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBKjzEmANUsLWYclpZiI5pq6kJjuKVYpFjKEOi3tEtJEqZuf3_eg7gopRtKhwc42deZeEtclY9ldMBOpaCnhxqPGxWDVFdQEGey83kgJqZZTKOqKy9aA8bu6FoGqlzuYDSn4rxtI7W8cd4/s640/blogger-image-431037429.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 4. The chopped up meat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ8VADN2bUlpV4qngPJZblcPwIaMLWogXSaI87RfqY8_WoxI1mpLprxTo0kz3sCw8zdHvd-o9pcuBStVjlMfYHzPomB3ikZyxXdJaEBe1Ei02QNpQiwOwJnlNtYW1GrHp-uXyetfIvkgT7/s640/blogger-image--1485030378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ8VADN2bUlpV4qngPJZblcPwIaMLWogXSaI87RfqY8_WoxI1mpLprxTo0kz3sCw8zdHvd-o9pcuBStVjlMfYHzPomB3ikZyxXdJaEBe1Ei02QNpQiwOwJnlNtYW1GrHp-uXyetfIvkgT7/s640/blogger-image--1485030378.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 5. Then the meat stock.. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat, taste for seasoning and wait for the oil to separate from the stew. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1kode6-94bNG95_51XPzhzdDacMaI0DhQJ7aenhKLAeqSHll2vsGNhMRR4hm7HvDnrbAX6OBCNwJ71UdwWf9LpAlWrQ5GaG49FoleTSqiFE8lFSKKkHF2ZHI3cDV6SJE12c8SRQBPhD3/s640/blogger-image--169451986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1kode6-94bNG95_51XPzhzdDacMaI0DhQJ7aenhKLAeqSHll2vsGNhMRR4hm7HvDnrbAX6OBCNwJ71UdwWf9LpAlWrQ5GaG49FoleTSqiFE8lFSKKkHF2ZHI3cDV6SJE12c8SRQBPhD3/s640/blogger-image--169451986.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Looks yum... Enjoyed mine with some fried yam and beans!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQwFv5_5LQVgadKJVEklDHYbCNkeaeR2BSmNULLzHIhyphenhyphenjO7jTCgwb9HN05KabANM6lAtIHemD3nesWDy1Vwg5TERe6gc4ntLegmzhNUF4DNlfXUQJnOowNfAMBfotKmf0fxV35gaIba37/s640/blogger-image-2092482490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQwFv5_5LQVgadKJVEklDHYbCNkeaeR2BSmNULLzHIhyphenhyphenjO7jTCgwb9HN05KabANM6lAtIHemD3nesWDy1Vwg5TERe6gc4ntLegmzhNUF4DNlfXUQJnOowNfAMBfotKmf0fxV35gaIba37/s640/blogger-image-2092482490.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-33764141427131300782015-10-02T10:30:00.001-07:002015-10-07T12:23:44.030-07:00Edikang ikong (edikaikong), how to cook edikang ikong<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwWuW2Ef5tUqhzJMGVszCI7PYrZ7-9HBYAc5nXubJWERkGIn8cpWJOulPQhFVSk3eDY695GuR30Kk7_BWCsu5FR5YtRshf2b9-W0LFzFn0ydRgtgiVe20e9wAJXVkFSA-HxObqMlYYAEt/s640/blogger-image--381418678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwWuW2Ef5tUqhzJMGVszCI7PYrZ7-9HBYAc5nXubJWERkGIn8cpWJOulPQhFVSk3eDY695GuR30Kk7_BWCsu5FR5YtRshf2b9-W0LFzFn0ydRgtgiVe20e9wAJXVkFSA-HxObqMlYYAEt/s640/blogger-image--381418678.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This is a very nutritious and tasty soup that is traditional to the efik people of cross rivers and Akwa Ibom. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dare I say this is their most popular soup and one of the easier ones to attempt. When I say easy, don't think you can't get it wrong. There are lots of ways to get this soup wrong especially when you use wrong ingredients. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The main vegetables used are water leaves and pumpkin leaves (Ugu) and the meat stock is the base so there's no frying like the other versions of vegetable soups that are popular in Nigeria.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Rghr7iPl1J0arJpDwRV30vU1LjI_hIcSRB73w7I8uYnyFOrEzaPG050TEFOSp0fbC2QC5PP7aK7D2pwI0Bpi3Zi4JSltXkpGaooVNWV3KjEHVaA28onqhyphenhyphenHBG8BDeyaSyHRI2-VcECo2/s640/blogger-image--1655245962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Rghr7iPl1J0arJpDwRV30vU1LjI_hIcSRB73w7I8uYnyFOrEzaPG050TEFOSp0fbC2QC5PP7aK7D2pwI0Bpi3Zi4JSltXkpGaooVNWV3KjEHVaA28onqhyphenhyphenHBG8BDeyaSyHRI2-VcECo2/s640/blogger-image--1655245962.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Water leaves (wash and squeeze to remove excess water, then roughly chop)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Ugwu leaves (don't blanch and roughly chop)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Periwinkles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Dried smoked fish</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Mix meat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Liquid meat stock</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Stock cube </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Crayfish </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Scotch bonnet </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Smoke prawns</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Oil (you only need a little)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1. Pour the stock into a put, add in the meat, stock fish, crayfish, smoked prawns and periwinkles...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSpmPQssEZPwWv22VJrW4LeBGUPrQpdXEaJ2dK2DnWtMn-vzpFAYO56dAdA2fOCE4871qC9DE1-CZPtInFF6duI5u5l-EvSon5Hqwhg46IYtn5FlMY9t2S9wt3qWcWl9Im3OnaQrAvjcB/s640/blogger-image--1619609697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSpmPQssEZPwWv22VJrW4LeBGUPrQpdXEaJ2dK2DnWtMn-vzpFAYO56dAdA2fOCE4871qC9DE1-CZPtInFF6duI5u5l-EvSon5Hqwhg46IYtn5FlMY9t2S9wt3qWcWl9Im3OnaQrAvjcB/s640/blogger-image--1619609697.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Add in the chopped pepper, then stir... Cover pot with a lid allowing to simmer.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNnOGkXsi63QvYTnsrXtBJgDcfumBDPul9u0Zp1trWqkcEUxvDExe-4rCAebEK-Q_9Vo-rR_vo8LiiTVnuJiaw46cuS1EzeGGzeVQyeid1KJ12-qvf6v1AmWlLBmZrJis38Y0QP2bPjgc/s640/blogger-image--2132424470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNnOGkXsi63QvYTnsrXtBJgDcfumBDPul9u0Zp1trWqkcEUxvDExe-4rCAebEK-Q_9Vo-rR_vo8LiiTVnuJiaw46cuS1EzeGGzeVQyeid1KJ12-qvf6v1AmWlLBmZrJis38Y0QP2bPjgc/s640/blogger-image--2132424470.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 3. Add in the water leaves.. Allow to cook for few mins.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdE0Nqlce5KGClqDFgIvGKAo29gaWI4_7q1LVryQm0-QE8F_jKqM0xwankxRk7SYAnSViYLW1iRLvm0IFPd-jjYLJLfjSST84SEqhZnW1alqcUI_PZGjzUX7QSMN8a0KD93S-XiFaXRmdt/s640/blogger-image-1141722701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdE0Nqlce5KGClqDFgIvGKAo29gaWI4_7q1LVryQm0-QE8F_jKqM0xwankxRk7SYAnSViYLW1iRLvm0IFPd-jjYLJLfjSST84SEqhZnW1alqcUI_PZGjzUX7QSMN8a0KD93S-XiFaXRmdt/s640/blogger-image-1141722701.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 4.. Then the ugwu.. Stir and cover again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithYPMWelntCiwUdQMw9yflsqeQiXiRD1KE6EhmsNj-SUziM2jvSCi90trqFEGffM7G-qkFfXPS_MlrPhyphenhyphenlkVLz02_md_ACLNJTT_qHJXPC3hB05nQ93NKuh8PYW7L8Lo9ni6XF8AI-xme/s640/blogger-image-1509383918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithYPMWelntCiwUdQMw9yflsqeQiXiRD1KE6EhmsNj-SUziM2jvSCi90trqFEGffM7G-qkFfXPS_MlrPhyphenhyphenlkVLz02_md_ACLNJTT_qHJXPC3hB05nQ93NKuh8PYW7L8Lo9ni6XF8AI-xme/s640/blogger-image-1509383918.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 5. Taste for seasoning, if required add some stock cubes. Allow to simmer further (not too much otherwise you over cook the vegetables).. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfb_qNDOMqdMejX8kueRxcgt_1xnO2pRPGVpusGG3wrXSCmsmdSR8waxvKdvLq3gqX9A4xdo6CNZXodoxdt4TVZ9mZJNFHGfHGHv8ntrjUAeALyVoytOVKCPA22Wk_QLcX4p8GmJEoXWt/s640/blogger-image--349146785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfb_qNDOMqdMejX8kueRxcgt_1xnO2pRPGVpusGG3wrXSCmsmdSR8waxvKdvLq3gqX9A4xdo6CNZXodoxdt4TVZ9mZJNFHGfHGHv8ntrjUAeALyVoytOVKCPA22Wk_QLcX4p8GmJEoXWt/s640/blogger-image--349146785.jpg"></a></div><br></div>All ready... I enjoyed mine with Eba #yumyum, how would you eat your's???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1_Vfrn1muiipGW1x3eneKJyummRYdx3cygIyR6Z1kmZNdWmfmvHaz8oNgPK3u948yNFN0UkFVItW-mvBJRzSYCpVZX2i2dlR7-bC0rXMWnr2_5TK7DdvJJo5VrY-3mNyOBFkxIrp2WPM/s640/blogger-image--1327847487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1_Vfrn1muiipGW1x3eneKJyummRYdx3cygIyR6Z1kmZNdWmfmvHaz8oNgPK3u948yNFN0UkFVItW-mvBJRzSYCpVZX2i2dlR7-bC0rXMWnr2_5TK7DdvJJo5VrY-3mNyOBFkxIrp2WPM/s640/blogger-image--1327847487.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-49964827998812648432015-09-29T09:55:00.001-07:002015-10-02T10:29:41.345-07:00Garri cookies (cassava flake cookies)<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFHeEdNNkctRNZxyADsVt5yDQ8Wbzq1y6-vbMMU6iHwVQWdndedw4GgfHEyuEzFub0237-LHx38g-ebnSii1QznVdbkpre2ytK3WQSNNT5fMK0JyCht5fS8Gj98r6nCT5g0TiVKQKTBnX/s640/blogger-image-854925221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFHeEdNNkctRNZxyADsVt5yDQ8Wbzq1y6-vbMMU6iHwVQWdndedw4GgfHEyuEzFub0237-LHx38g-ebnSii1QznVdbkpre2ytK3WQSNNT5fMK0JyCht5fS8Gj98r6nCT5g0TiVKQKTBnX/s640/blogger-image-854925221.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div></div>Ever wondered if our beloved garri can be made into a sweet treat? If you have a sweet tooth, love cookies and love garri, I've brought to you today, a match made in heaven!!! Garri cookies!!!. </div><div><br></div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It's such a tasty crunchy treat that people would argue with you that it can't possibly contain garri (I would recommend IJEBU garri, because of its sourness)... Funny, I </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">made this cookies by chance last year, using excess ingredients from recipe. Since then, it's been on my mind to remake it.. So here it is!!!</span><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></font><div><div>Adding banana also means using less sugar and butter as it helps with consistency and taste, so we are looking at a healthier treat than most sweet baked goods.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrG4F-ZRvhMQW-2wMsAj40g5gqOGLlB8yIgJbvrl-VOjG9e5u1Ay2OzZ1bYp1WqR7pvaefkTPOT5l7ZdaYf9GVXhCEEH6NX98ZGfTThNdiivOAVElbsT5yZC_cC5srCEEbYbWZPw9z7RvP/s640/blogger-image-1005979378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrG4F-ZRvhMQW-2wMsAj40g5gqOGLlB8yIgJbvrl-VOjG9e5u1Ay2OzZ1bYp1WqR7pvaefkTPOT5l7ZdaYf9GVXhCEEH6NX98ZGfTThNdiivOAVElbsT5yZC_cC5srCEEbYbWZPw9z7RvP/s640/blogger-image-1005979378.jpg"></font></a></div><div><br></div>Ingredients <div>Half banana </div><div>1/3 cup garri</div><div>1/2 lemon extract or any of your choice</div><div>1/2 plain flour</div><div>1/2 baking powder</div><div>1/3 cup sugar</div><div>35g butter</div><div>90ml milk</div><div><br></div><div>Step 1. (start by pre heating your oven to 180 degree or gas mark 4-5) Combine the milk, butter and sugar in a pot.. DO NOT BOIL, continue to stir to dissolve the sugar </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVijAq4FVHsaYEPAkfb7pPrerxbr6lHwcJRD3LXFMjBw_OA8yHkOyZBv2lGPIqURb-SGGtSWqYDzalwkuArV5GnNp0TwZ8CRX14uOaUEaaQ9NFxhKDhaWQj8PLfyp91JQwe4XC-TTIFQiZ/s640/blogger-image--204800865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVijAq4FVHsaYEPAkfb7pPrerxbr6lHwcJRD3LXFMjBw_OA8yHkOyZBv2lGPIqURb-SGGtSWqYDzalwkuArV5GnNp0TwZ8CRX14uOaUEaaQ9NFxhKDhaWQj8PLfyp91JQwe4XC-TTIFQiZ/s640/blogger-image--204800865.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Now combine the wet (make sure it's not hot, use at room temperature) and dried ingredients together (don't mash the bananas, just dice).. Mix gently, so the bananas don't over break).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ngqrNO9m11MsHkV1mZpDx3mXFSrHUge9MBopMLJUM7UX5T78EAdZEd9wsxuFXL4tIMhvt7jQJt3LK2zeObEf7H0tOA4BJo5T8SH820fKvg8WsqsH0b6LGrM-WzHOIHHla9gYnqklU_SF/s640/blogger-image-1271565817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ngqrNO9m11MsHkV1mZpDx3mXFSrHUge9MBopMLJUM7UX5T78EAdZEd9wsxuFXL4tIMhvt7jQJt3LK2zeObEf7H0tOA4BJo5T8SH820fKvg8WsqsH0b6LGrM-WzHOIHHla9gYnqklU_SF/s640/blogger-image-1271565817.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 3. Scoop a spoon at a time unto a greased proof baking tray.. And bake till golden brown (if you need them snapping, only add small quantity of cookie mix on the tray.. Then spread it. 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Shombo (dried long red peppers)</div>
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Step 1. Soak the dried peppers in hot water, this help to soften them up. Then blend all the peppers and onions, pour in a pot to simmer. </div>
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Step 2. Don't let the peppers blend turn to a thick paste, as we need it thick but not very thick..</div>
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Step 5. Stir and allow to simmer on low low heat.. As we need the oil to all come back up to the surface of the stew.. Then add the stock cube (adding the stock cubes too early will give you false taste, because the more the stew simmers the more it's taste intensify). </div>
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This is another popular soup across Nigeria and parts of sub saharan Africa that is typically accompanied by a carbohydrate swallow eg pounded yam, eba or fufu.<br />
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There are different ways of cooking ogbono and there are a lot of vegetables and extras that can be added depending on personal preference eg bitter leaf, ugu, kale, okra, spinach, mushroom.</div>
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Ogbono soup is one that is much appreciated for its unique taste and difference from most other soup because of its viscosity (thick and drawy). As with most African soups, the richer your ingredients, the better your soup. Anything from bush meat, dried fish, prawns, cow skin, cow legs to turkey comes highly recommended in churning up this amazing soup!!!</div>
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Step1. (If using meat broth/stock the process remains the same but don't add in stock cubes, unless it is necessary ). Add in the crayfish, uda, stock cube, bonga fish, pepper.. Allow to boil, while you prepare the ogbono. </div>
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Step 2. Blend the ogbono, and add in slightly heated palm oil to break up any lumps. </div>
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<br />Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-28270301896178536852015-08-28T11:02:00.001-07:002015-09-01T03:48:01.710-07:00Jerk chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kvoAvYmdgFkRVzpigHkkBO_DmGLEGFjo4l6qZQQm3YBuvkeXR-AiVs2cWLarz4jaDpG2V10zya86mqjJPrbJ-GDpAIxt20BidjZ5-ImHFdbr5VgYjgX65ujN-pSa6o3LZOXhz7cAIppU/s640/blogger-image-1237666956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kvoAvYmdgFkRVzpigHkkBO_DmGLEGFjo4l6qZQQm3YBuvkeXR-AiVs2cWLarz4jaDpG2V10zya86mqjJPrbJ-GDpAIxt20BidjZ5-ImHFdbr5VgYjgX65ujN-pSa6o3LZOXhz7cAIppU/s640/blogger-image-1237666956.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The popular Jamaican Jerk Chicken is one hot and spicy chicken you just have to try if you love Lagos street roasted chicken! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's really a powerhouse full of taste and every single bite is just a delight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the streets of Victoria Island, these spicy chicken being roasted by mallams and non mallams alike in the day time became very popular in the early 2000s, they are totally different from the usual chicken suya prepared at night by mallams. I don't know if they still operate currently. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first time I tasted Jerk Chicken it took me straight to this memory lane and I guess the guys in Lagos must have borrowed a thing on two from the Jamaican recipe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anyway, here's a home friendly recipe that you can prepare right in your oven!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Ingredients </u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chicken (5 chicken leg and thigh)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3 stems of spring onions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">80g dark brown sugar </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 cloves garlic </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 thumb size ginger</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 1/2 tsp thyme </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tsp paprika </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 large size scotch bonnet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 tsp cumin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 whole orange juice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/4 cup malt vinegar </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tsp (nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tbsp all spice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chicken stock cubes or soy sauce </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Equipment needed</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Oven</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGhKP6iHUbQAEKY26TdMwZi_ow6ie0CNpbwQHZsJutYjdgRJrzWn6XVM38CNDeD7iFHIgRQceuZvpdF1Im0_CkQcAcSZReIRQ6XvD2BwKuu-WVs8xau-DC8XZCtyBhTk3ePeJypW4_d4J/s640/blogger-image-2101159424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGhKP6iHUbQAEKY26TdMwZi_ow6ie0CNpbwQHZsJutYjdgRJrzWn6XVM38CNDeD7iFHIgRQceuZvpdF1Im0_CkQcAcSZReIRQ6XvD2BwKuu-WVs8xau-DC8XZCtyBhTk3ePeJypW4_d4J/s640/blogger-image-2101159424.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1. Pour all ingredients into a blender except for the chicken and chicken cubes.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdt9PewD8g2TowzyDlD9y5_d0GFcW-ZU1K_HCa5lUYDClVdy3taK1hbReRYus24JmGg8rBql9ZJXlFlMZGdfgXt-ByrkwsUSZ4sCmTt4ewGnowcO9LWGWw1vPNgJQOoPT2CBBkacFHUehw/s640/blogger-image--502481189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdt9PewD8g2TowzyDlD9y5_d0GFcW-ZU1K_HCa5lUYDClVdy3taK1hbReRYus24JmGg8rBql9ZJXlFlMZGdfgXt-ByrkwsUSZ4sCmTt4ewGnowcO9LWGWw1vPNgJQOoPT2CBBkacFHUehw/s640/blogger-image--502481189.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Blend and pour over the washed chicken.. Add in the chicken stock, taste (if required add in salt or more chicken stock). Cover with a clingfilm, then allow to marinate for up to 6hours.. I left mine for 24hrs </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmcHcflWAW891GFgF6B-U29OLzDlFL6cVQX5208GKBrcmCP0-3WWn4xLRUBaV_3pcFGWDekTsgeMnkf3fW-jaUoE2S3AfqMSpZzbKVHubWq6isrYwW19DPzHGBNPaKJ7y4pcRI1AapifD/s640/blogger-image--1328761636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmcHcflWAW891GFgF6B-U29OLzDlFL6cVQX5208GKBrcmCP0-3WWn4xLRUBaV_3pcFGWDekTsgeMnkf3fW-jaUoE2S3AfqMSpZzbKVHubWq6isrYwW19DPzHGBNPaKJ7y4pcRI1AapifD/s640/blogger-image--1328761636.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Step 3. After 6-24hours of marinating, place on a baking tray and bake for 30-40mins on gas Mark 5-6 (pre-heat oven first, for atleast 7mins) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3S5FCTmyYS5ZUnsnjaeURGkJ8TbgdPOxDhOr06Gu3W5XBd0FHWRYQJqOJQI-nBeBlbKrKwL_ny_g2rp7JutzmKcYgOkU_gDAw3I_fSdC3uQ7ow16rBUigkmvbM-YcKCeWW_7org-c8dY9/s640/blogger-image--306738487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3S5FCTmyYS5ZUnsnjaeURGkJ8TbgdPOxDhOr06Gu3W5XBd0FHWRYQJqOJQI-nBeBlbKrKwL_ny_g2rp7JutzmKcYgOkU_gDAw3I_fSdC3uQ7ow16rBUigkmvbM-YcKCeWW_7org-c8dY9/s640/blogger-image--306738487.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Finally is ready.. I served mind with Some rice and peas, topped with the jerk chicken drippings(gravy)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjorB71UNBsdoMb8HVfbkARtappakWCye32r_67zLd0BH-u_IZh-u2c_cqTYcVY8XUNLXRwP83RV1ZZ0aaWYEmePR8dMboRhN-3au_ZfGnPCHBpbd1pkMZSSHYpvODuHvQ0FyMuQ5vyYvR0/s640/blogger-image-280249490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjorB71UNBsdoMb8HVfbkARtappakWCye32r_67zLd0BH-u_IZh-u2c_cqTYcVY8XUNLXRwP83RV1ZZ0aaWYEmePR8dMboRhN-3au_ZfGnPCHBpbd1pkMZSSHYpvODuHvQ0FyMuQ5vyYvR0/s640/blogger-image-280249490.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-23850887344918487572015-08-11T10:54:00.001-07:002015-08-13T10:03:11.610-07:00Iya shukura buka stew<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx7qoGdv8EB-hLiLXkv2BC-23YOY0kLslMflB0KLHbZdxa89wOx9h7etLeCiYKs-PIyq_Pylj47H7fRtsRc63f5Y5lXViZX87lFp2x8afIHqMMVUD9BSolFlmCFJ24pLMkBxUtTaELljge/s640/blogger-image--636799054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx7qoGdv8EB-hLiLXkv2BC-23YOY0kLslMflB0KLHbZdxa89wOx9h7etLeCiYKs-PIyq_Pylj47H7fRtsRc63f5Y5lXViZX87lFp2x8afIHqMMVUD9BSolFlmCFJ24pLMkBxUtTaELljge/s640/blogger-image--636799054.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Nothing beats good old buka stew. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A buka is a local Nigerian food joint that is fancy and fuss free in terms of service and ambience, however, many a man have been known to ignore their wife's cooking for the sake of these humble food joints on the streets of Nigeria.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Their secret is consistency in taste and generously cut proteins (huge chunks of different types of meats and animals).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These specialists cook these stews every day so we know you can hardly beat them at their game. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Every buka has their own unique taste, there's no universal taste for the good old buka stew.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some would swear that the secret ingredient is rotten tomatoes, proportion of onions to tomato blend, use of a lot of bell peppers or lack of, special frying methods for the onions (some include blended iru or blended stock fish) or even mixing palm oil with vegetable oil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The truth is, there's a reason why it's a secret! If bukas gave out their secrets then they'd be out of business in a hurry!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As food lovers, we have no choice than to use our sense of taste and sight to recreate what we love so much. Personally, one of my favourite bukas in Lagos had the most amazing stews and I got this recipe from the owners daughter who was a high school friend. Over the years I've made a couple of switches to make it more mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today, I'm sharing it on the blog. Try it and let's know how it went!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7gUvk2YPHT5O2oqSfOpQQ1TU4LUlAmOjCAje-M3PYukwFs1IE7i1X9Rp7XBT5m7ueAsjGa6M75FBIkjAkCNG0z6ZCuMeswr2we1IjqvM9gfLMNnu_NW2c4NuApBcasuZnd6Dn-32Eg35/s640/blogger-image--865424532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7gUvk2YPHT5O2oqSfOpQQ1TU4LUlAmOjCAje-M3PYukwFs1IE7i1X9Rp7XBT5m7ueAsjGa6M75FBIkjAkCNG0z6ZCuMeswr2we1IjqvM9gfLMNnu_NW2c4NuApBcasuZnd6Dn-32Eg35/s640/blogger-image--865424532.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Mixed meat (boiled then fry or grill)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*5 tomatoes (fresh, but slightly off)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*8 bell peppers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*5 scotch bonnet </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*2 onions (blend 1 with the tomatoes and pepper then the other 1 separately)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Stock cube </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Veg oil (I used olive oil)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1. Blend the bell peppers, scotch bonnet, tomatoes with one onions till very smooth. Then pour into a pot to boil and simmer till paste like </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5aYhmbQShv1HzRe9uhZYPqBPI4eQK9UWRq9PIacHsacViJxRwkIu1w26f2-LIo2druHb2l4cdBnut8Jb5ZFHzUX5TVthYeeRFWkC6NpsmNk55P0o6mxThnkEygeASdDgK6u33m3tSw00/s640/blogger-image--1227979746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5aYhmbQShv1HzRe9uhZYPqBPI4eQK9UWRq9PIacHsacViJxRwkIu1w26f2-LIo2druHb2l4cdBnut8Jb5ZFHzUX5TVthYeeRFWkC6NpsmNk55P0o6mxThnkEygeASdDgK6u33m3tSw00/s640/blogger-image--1227979746.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. In a separate pot, pour in oil and let it heat up. When hot add in the separately blended onions, allow it to fry until golden brown.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigo9Dh4Ah9Xg6UdBk5qCrlivVFtdGK6mG1U53QYLHYjN-ii8-GE_1kx3pfMSL2IXNRwnNzqpjE32cmrfAw4_BEkxdYJr98im51SghIhz-7HZ5ryKtDSUdlr9Q2T15uz-PuIzXFJrKTrVO/s640/blogger-image-1666075794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigo9Dh4Ah9Xg6UdBk5qCrlivVFtdGK6mG1U53QYLHYjN-ii8-GE_1kx3pfMSL2IXNRwnNzqpjE32cmrfAw4_BEkxdYJr98im51SghIhz-7HZ5ryKtDSUdlr9Q2T15uz-PuIzXFJrKTrVO/s640/blogger-image-1666075794.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 3. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Then add in the mix pepper paste </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGv8prqGDixD0zdAI_XTXCJfAsBG-V6omtIsF7rhgL-xFx-8LWBpeuNutR8EpA4IEoLBRvk2WxmRWtLJhXz44G2_4hyphenhypheno-8zRdzgBdt6jri0TFdxROsNsv1STgFfikiqgbhnz14LsC_Eo86/s640/blogger-image--653852920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGv8prqGDixD0zdAI_XTXCJfAsBG-V6omtIsF7rhgL-xFx-8LWBpeuNutR8EpA4IEoLBRvk2WxmRWtLJhXz44G2_4hyphenhypheno-8zRdzgBdt6jri0TFdxROsNsv1STgFfikiqgbhnz14LsC_Eo86/s640/blogger-image--653852920.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 4. Then the stock cubes </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizggIvHhnBnRKvW-dVgEpRPA8adwfEkSpHHIjK2ef7JJD8KH-QJWNrCTAuUa1CKMM-cmmj-8BbaxZ8hmUy1IEqQrFXKxikZRzv3SuClu_NIjBZc3X3tt_8PGssBjB7w59YD5D99Gelm3JX/s640/blogger-image-905036936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizggIvHhnBnRKvW-dVgEpRPA8adwfEkSpHHIjK2ef7JJD8KH-QJWNrCTAuUa1CKMM-cmmj-8BbaxZ8hmUy1IEqQrFXKxikZRzv3SuClu_NIjBZc3X3tt_8PGssBjB7w59YD5D99Gelm3JX/s640/blogger-image-905036936.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Step 5. Stir, then allow the stew to fry for about 7-10mins while continuously stirring </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzy_CcoXSw3Mg0OIczSAl2-Vc2d0DpZNDiY6iIr-IyUwLLjIDS_8EvcoDGG9sYLrgvWMHI_PD4FcLEVf34anD6CKDbhuiYi32xHtn3PP984ruDT5E8y0s1Stc1qkil269LXfWwjEee2CG/s640/blogger-image--1780620451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzy_CcoXSw3Mg0OIczSAl2-Vc2d0DpZNDiY6iIr-IyUwLLjIDS_8EvcoDGG9sYLrgvWMHI_PD4FcLEVf34anD6CKDbhuiYi32xHtn3PP984ruDT5E8y0s1Stc1qkil269LXfWwjEee2CG/s640/blogger-image--1780620451.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This stew is the business, we paired ours with well greened out chopped cooked okro </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhaTHrYcojxC1Hk2PAmIFrZcPSjkLlYLhRbFQTMGXW_Ok23tq6ThkG-x3fFzsSBLQ5_UDt9Kt6sEkum9zr-lCgjCtINYtEItt6yaZQOn3FAAFCOHA3JOhyphenhyphenSemd7lksnN4ho1nUpH9sDFfb/s640/blogger-image--519129589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhaTHrYcojxC1Hk2PAmIFrZcPSjkLlYLhRbFQTMGXW_Ok23tq6ThkG-x3fFzsSBLQ5_UDt9Kt6sEkum9zr-lCgjCtINYtEItt6yaZQOn3FAAFCOHA3JOhyphenhyphenSemd7lksnN4ho1nUpH9sDFfb/s640/blogger-image--519129589.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></span></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-34754974051538513192015-08-04T03:10:00.001-07:002015-08-04T18:21:19.613-07:00Homemade zesty sugarcane juice (sugarcane juice)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlNlFFDYYKiCoY6jQarRArIgOaYuXwplXzmdQNMWKsgbAYdU9hWo1Uy6yHBU8U2e9S-THwZdKSJIq1Sp7z1TegFfjsslC5M2EmC3jH7YJ1hpK17enRKVkYPzLWPE-tunnEEfU9bmi0xuI/s640/blogger-image-223058403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlNlFFDYYKiCoY6jQarRArIgOaYuXwplXzmdQNMWKsgbAYdU9hWo1Uy6yHBU8U2e9S-THwZdKSJIq1Sp7z1TegFfjsslC5M2EmC3jH7YJ1hpK17enRKVkYPzLWPE-tunnEEfU9bmi0xuI/s640/blogger-image-223058403.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">During my weekly shopping sometime last week, I spotted a market trader selling sugarcane!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oh my! This ignited so many childhood memories and I just had to get some!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">However, the only thing I disliked and still dislike about sugarcanes is having to chew to extract the juice as it gets quite stressful for my jaws! That's one chewing that can be quite a chore, tiring! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anyway, being a #foodie, I thought to myself "why not extract the juice"... Nothing new about this but I hadn't tried it that way before!!!.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So guys, here's a peek at how I went about making it into a zesty drink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Unfortunately the <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">limes and lemons added are not pictured as I didn't really plan to document it on the blog.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If you are looking for a new refreshing taste this summer, this might just be your best bet!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Ingredients </u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">*Sugarcanes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Lemons (I added 2 lemons to mine)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Lime (and 1 lime)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*water (little at a time)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Equipment</u></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Knife</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Food processor or mortar/pestle </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Sieve</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Cotton flannel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikqz11pQYT3oiEm6cPZNHfU_vKh0TWnzrjARnwC-zVD4j5BffXb-AHVxYgOio2zrHT89KtcG0OmIWwOWWpLRbLk6zE5Qw3j5Qdc8VO-Y7OyEVTAyLk8NGFd4r4Ap0PFlZsv4NnzoaxkCzI/s640/blogger-image-477819182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikqz11pQYT3oiEm6cPZNHfU_vKh0TWnzrjARnwC-zVD4j5BffXb-AHVxYgOio2zrHT89KtcG0OmIWwOWWpLRbLk6zE5Qw3j5Qdc8VO-Y7OyEVTAyLk8NGFd4r4Ap0PFlZsv4NnzoaxkCzI/s640/blogger-image-477819182.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1... Peel using a knife, then cut into small chunks </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8RKK7M_VyGEiBtlK9vNTDsHUVbCI6lHAtFz3bqrfu7CJY4xoOAhTY-NfwiQBF4tPm_qPnLiYg7nIVmwHtZxGyo3kXc8GzPLYd88LKX45RgZBBr30JXBAxAkGROQ7QQ10VMnNpuA_pg2Z/s640/blogger-image-1856604280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8RKK7M_VyGEiBtlK9vNTDsHUVbCI6lHAtFz3bqrfu7CJY4xoOAhTY-NfwiQBF4tPm_qPnLiYg7nIVmwHtZxGyo3kXc8GzPLYd88LKX45RgZBBr30JXBAxAkGROQ7QQ10VMnNpuA_pg2Z/s640/blogger-image-1856604280.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Pour the chopped up sugarcane into the food processor, add in some water, lemon and lime juice, then blend (if required, add in little water)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGeFLHb1Fhff9SLXKSBLVi_bEiEu-yHyoiJMNji4w73T5MdoqTNrO-BgpCBHXCZ_efYJS9YTV-acxNlMpx5AQJb9zYIowoV5FWjtG5pWennXJQauqj67zEsQK3WrLvwzDNEP3C4fpjMtU/s640/blogger-image-484316581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGeFLHb1Fhff9SLXKSBLVi_bEiEu-yHyoiJMNji4w73T5MdoqTNrO-BgpCBHXCZ_efYJS9YTV-acxNlMpx5AQJb9zYIowoV5FWjtG5pWennXJQauqj67zEsQK3WrLvwzDNEP3C4fpjMtU/s640/blogger-image-484316581.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Step 3. Place a sieve over a bowl, then place cotton flannel over it... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-SnU9RLtqg65Y_aeJT2aDWF4FHZqGjXnz0YkvTLDqGtLdLa-foGl_37ILA8TLEknKZtQoTjjWh969SeDnebtKIGiAseWMq_YdpwgD8aXfEtKiBDG3f5kpM_S9cBbczpQ8jcrJMQLw3Lv/s640/blogger-image--961598309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-SnU9RLtqg65Y_aeJT2aDWF4FHZqGjXnz0YkvTLDqGtLdLa-foGl_37ILA8TLEknKZtQoTjjWh969SeDnebtKIGiAseWMq_YdpwgD8aXfEtKiBDG3f5kpM_S9cBbczpQ8jcrJMQLw3Lv/s640/blogger-image--961598309.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 4. Pour the blended mix on the cotton flannel, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhus_JOscRBk4VMTLKdj9yb9VNgVstEuj7akOtqx4EgIhMLYhTpnyBWxz6QxLI8B94-BFDBS78iIq-JUKHKblril6axOOZWU21_XswLZCrTB2rAjiD5ML-TQNuKqbmfmdTQUX5-df_56b0n/s640/blogger-image--1007814158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhus_JOscRBk4VMTLKdj9yb9VNgVstEuj7akOtqx4EgIhMLYhTpnyBWxz6QxLI8B94-BFDBS78iIq-JUKHKblril6axOOZWU21_XswLZCrTB2rAjiD5ML-TQNuKqbmfmdTQUX5-df_56b0n/s640/blogger-image--1007814158.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 5... Squeeze generously to extract the juice... Then discard the remenat. Pour the juice in a bottle, then chill...(my recommendation consume within 24hr)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKJtxDByb64_NCLk1xci_rogJMdfH-hnB3vsEhgvAzYeh8VtaAxqIKuiJ2BKGXjLCGyKkQ4JeDKw1PD6rxCXRGauHZziRZgBTXEIE5yGN9e5l79GkCMZoGvI0aRYeHet0oXLTCTaFFpwd/s640/blogger-image-604351484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKJtxDByb64_NCLk1xci_rogJMdfH-hnB3vsEhgvAzYeh8VtaAxqIKuiJ2BKGXjLCGyKkQ4JeDKw1PD6rxCXRGauHZziRZgBTXEIE5yGN9e5l79GkCMZoGvI0aRYeHet0oXLTCTaFFpwd/s640/blogger-image-604351484.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's my super refreshing and on point drink!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOdS6xwA4c1pFnLhJeZ9w6wda2n_d4GneIzarP7SSb9ORZj8y3Lwo1vRwptENVi8PqAIeubbPr3FPPqOBrpj64NkJ_Vymz-W3H739IGnNz-_txoy45khrrILoXuOxshV0-e8jjghtOgqL/s640/blogger-image-887500669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOdS6xwA4c1pFnLhJeZ9w6wda2n_d4GneIzarP7SSb9ORZj8y3Lwo1vRwptENVi8PqAIeubbPr3FPPqOBrpj64NkJ_Vymz-W3H739IGnNz-_txoy45khrrILoXuOxshV0-e8jjghtOgqL/s640/blogger-image-887500669.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-25241563142933111812015-08-01T06:13:00.001-07:002015-08-04T18:32:18.602-07:00KFC style battered fried chicken (not KFC recipe)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywUUY5KuJlfb1oZ36axy6LjDzOMQFhizy3cpx_QtwdbuzWOWlLpVdYzbRwBQM7QaMOIzKfaNPx7Nvo-IXQ55Y608H2-Je32OqepUj_u_wwUKYAssmLktU3CLguWdRBzg-m1tzx3gXdVAP/s640/blogger-image-1261141002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywUUY5KuJlfb1oZ36axy6LjDzOMQFhizy3cpx_QtwdbuzWOWlLpVdYzbRwBQM7QaMOIzKfaNPx7Nvo-IXQ55Y608H2-Je32OqepUj_u_wwUKYAssmLktU3CLguWdRBzg-m1tzx3gXdVAP/s640/blogger-image-1261141002.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How many parents don't sometimes feel they are spending too much for treats and eats from eateries world wide!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It dawned on me, I was spending too much money at my local KFC entertaining the kids this summer holiday.. I said to myself, enough is enough "I had to do something".. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Not having their pressure deep fryer or exact recipe didn't deter me, that even made me more determined so I went online to explore recipes then came up with these combination of spices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It really came out well for me. The kids loved it and since every little helps, I've saved a bit of cash that I'm proud of!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi09pLWkC85jTmOWuYZc17iMFTyIvLQiIMYP5DOTPiTOpI03nrodAEmPipr96EZKoF1sZ5ARb5hyr-IcI72zeC7xCQile4soblFQ7fB6AjVZLUpHErN-ecpQslHsDARTWpGOKlGcU_7x0n/s640/blogger-image--947333303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi09pLWkC85jTmOWuYZc17iMFTyIvLQiIMYP5DOTPiTOpI03nrodAEmPipr96EZKoF1sZ5ARb5hyr-IcI72zeC7xCQile4soblFQ7fB6AjVZLUpHErN-ecpQslHsDARTWpGOKlGcU_7x0n/s640/blogger-image--947333303.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ingredients </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the chicken </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*chicken stock cubes or powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*milk or water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*salt </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the batter </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">*190g plain flour</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">*3tsp chilli </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">*1tsp sage</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">*1tsp basil</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">*2tsp paprika </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">*2tsp white or black pepper </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">*1tsp coriander </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">*1tsp powder garlic </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">*1tsp powder ginger </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">*1tsp powder oregano</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">*1tsp powder cardamom</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">*1tsp powder marjoram</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">*2 eggs </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">****And oil to fry or oven to bake</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Step 1. Pour the milk in a large bowl, add the chicken stock and salt.. Then stir properly </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSlM66S3ghdoQrWF5On1ws0yKiohtlj_3pEXljgg7kjTa3a71EbgpiyLqgXk5u1zzGmjM9QaEe5gGdPSO0V9SY11nXIHuzVXyEDmEqUpLAlPJEfNwnNFEWNNRWRHF1azKkNvpdbUhCxwl/s640/blogger-image-1472973239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSlM66S3ghdoQrWF5On1ws0yKiohtlj_3pEXljgg7kjTa3a71EbgpiyLqgXk5u1zzGmjM9QaEe5gGdPSO0V9SY11nXIHuzVXyEDmEqUpLAlPJEfNwnNFEWNNRWRHF1azKkNvpdbUhCxwl/s640/blogger-image-1472973239.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Pour the mix on the chicken, stir then cover with a cling film or bag.. Place in the fridge for atleast 6hours... ***make sure the milk is well seasoned, if using chicken legs or thighs make sure to poke them with a fork, so the seasoning can go through properly***</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzDKiTi03IXGmYyp91JmF2q6JP7Ra0-NMKqcgNX2U1IvrH-9_WgERclIVteEDC9s1lYjBBTgTQfKJjHr0NK1qn0tPh7XuALGNRWki9jv5bOmO7iqjvnaW1xkxvDB7sLaKATnRs24EwAzf/s640/blogger-image--60353937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzDKiTi03IXGmYyp91JmF2q6JP7Ra0-NMKqcgNX2U1IvrH-9_WgERclIVteEDC9s1lYjBBTgTQfKJjHr0NK1qn0tPh7XuALGNRWki9jv5bOmO7iqjvnaW1xkxvDB7sLaKATnRs24EwAzf/s640/blogger-image--60353937.jpg"></a></div></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">step 3. In a bowl, combine the flour with the 11 spices, then mix properly </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4apNvdwOshM7w9UYGrUcFW5o9QTGkhr8ZKs_lNeY9Gj-j_EI1ZmJe8bTvlmtVRxcNVkF_XnFc0lyGC4tmjTjB8Jx1YRzYPvrOFKIsSvvgKCsz5Pe13dNjacdryihtZQRrmVHvFWYzXox/s640/blogger-image--239200202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4apNvdwOshM7w9UYGrUcFW5o9QTGkhr8ZKs_lNeY9Gj-j_EI1ZmJe8bTvlmtVRxcNVkF_XnFc0lyGC4tmjTjB8Jx1YRzYPvrOFKIsSvvgKCsz5Pe13dNjacdryihtZQRrmVHvFWYzXox/s640/blogger-image--239200202.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 4. Dip the chicken in the egg... This allows the spicy coating that's coming on next to stay on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2gIJQlgdMZjU6pEb5cG15N_IW0hJ9XLUgxxfToTmpH_uTUhH44eyWJ84-nwXSee3FF1fCv2McA3TIkWOF8TWabs6_ZbGM5aSKIQIp0uS3rWa8ohSIZVviMYYmweEL3I3dT7qeoX9Ihsx/s640/blogger-image-1212480328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2gIJQlgdMZjU6pEb5cG15N_IW0hJ9XLUgxxfToTmpH_uTUhH44eyWJ84-nwXSee3FF1fCv2McA3TIkWOF8TWabs6_ZbGM5aSKIQIp0uS3rWa8ohSIZVviMYYmweEL3I3dT7qeoX9Ihsx/s640/blogger-image-1212480328.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 5. Coat the chicken in the spicy flour mix.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*At this point switch on the deep fryer or oven </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2P4KsnNSaeM1875FaUApHtvARRPySyCzk9gjRLcIF4lge5tramH9KJQVPCwxW1qMEfWJQxOghXd1-lSjS2tZ92wtJs1KreYxW7EeX8wfR7yehFEVELgy7kZo79oZWA6dqDsN_l4pzYv5/s640/blogger-image-1488724246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2P4KsnNSaeM1875FaUApHtvARRPySyCzk9gjRLcIF4lge5tramH9KJQVPCwxW1qMEfWJQxOghXd1-lSjS2tZ92wtJs1KreYxW7EeX8wfR7yehFEVELgy7kZo79oZWA6dqDsN_l4pzYv5/s640/blogger-image-1488724246.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 6. Start frying the chicken </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*quick tip: add some water into the fryer, little at a time and be extra careful with your hot oil to avoid burns.Doing this helps the chicken to cook through (remember KFC and other chicken restaurant use deep pressure fryer) so adding water to your oil, replicates the pressure fryer </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9wrS7MVqDc_taaXk-KxLpU5VbNBzORKOzoN2An7H_YbEQUqUT2J-LUTByyBlQ67iDMS0dX3LEbAaK9bCy0W-69Ph6YXGCJfvxSLPER9ZBxm6PD86WQXGV_3nzBSXHJ6y6Iw0p4YGalbE/s640/blogger-image--2076830885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9wrS7MVqDc_taaXk-KxLpU5VbNBzORKOzoN2An7H_YbEQUqUT2J-LUTByyBlQ67iDMS0dX3LEbAaK9bCy0W-69Ph6YXGCJfvxSLPER9ZBxm6PD86WQXGV_3nzBSXHJ6y6Iw0p4YGalbE/s640/blogger-image--2076830885.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 7. Once completely fried, allow excess oil to drain </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiESeQuXdvba6JQ8eDz2dEzltM3KjxgSp-9RVtoOzS7FGb6VsmudJK3DK8bMdnWUMH6XbSZcztbbftW7bOF6uwsxdJPz8kif5a7lR4U6D77sbpHJB6RZE6jy42cTtAvhllJ4lG3QLagfGWE/s640/blogger-image-976815295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiESeQuXdvba6JQ8eDz2dEzltM3KjxgSp-9RVtoOzS7FGb6VsmudJK3DK8bMdnWUMH6XbSZcztbbftW7bOF6uwsxdJPz8kif5a7lR4U6D77sbpHJB6RZE6jy42cTtAvhllJ4lG3QLagfGWE/s640/blogger-image-976815295.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My kids testified.. I was amazed at their reaction. If the kids love it, adults will 100% love it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRDDn2FOffWGC_rkSsz-XjR_8lf9Kh4fhrTUWzjDtvK9J4ESjq2mXsoGSD9jFnUK6WcOQCxEBvLwmcfs7ned62ktHAYKvQL6mfnfq9e1i0HQAGe9GZfEzu7oQvHjyL7pgP0eIS1NQXdxd/s640/blogger-image-1385501888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRDDn2FOffWGC_rkSsz-XjR_8lf9Kh4fhrTUWzjDtvK9J4ESjq2mXsoGSD9jFnUK6WcOQCxEBvLwmcfs7ned62ktHAYKvQL6mfnfq9e1i0HQAGe9GZfEzu7oQvHjyL7pgP0eIS1NQXdxd/s640/blogger-image-1385501888.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-52529309027268687132015-07-31T13:56:00.001-07:002015-08-05T02:39:07.347-07:00Tomi's condense milk, white chocolate and strawberry cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknrdWQmCsAcAbN6U4zTll8z37tcY2xwTgvr-kWpkQsCo6SxLVjgHMJkvXmOqIQTJ05u3iRMUo2faLw3eYIiN7OXnMi5_0fkPhkJzkNLejwuG6JC0odGkuVzBqpP3-WRvLPOyKCutiIa7a/s640/blogger-image-1716972485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknrdWQmCsAcAbN6U4zTll8z37tcY2xwTgvr-kWpkQsCo6SxLVjgHMJkvXmOqIQTJ05u3iRMUo2faLw3eYIiN7OXnMi5_0fkPhkJzkNLejwuG6JC0odGkuVzBqpP3-WRvLPOyKCutiIa7a/s640/blogger-image-1716972485.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This post is dear to my heart as it features my daughter, Tomi's baking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My daughter is always around me in the kitchen and she's always wanting to bake or cook something so today I allowed her bake one of her favourite yummy crunchy cookies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We both enjoyed every minute of it and it gave us time to bond while I shared some baking tips and insights with her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Proud momma here, I really felt so good watching her work, it's amazing how much they are capable of.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Parents, teaching your kids to be independent in the kitchen is really necessary. It's also a fun thing for them to do this long holiday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This recipe is not restricted to just white chocolate or strawberry.. I would recommend you let your imagination run wild </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbwGwfKinaDuneHmdpk5HZR9MSrcJbSINMZ13cEz_ImtMCLJTE8HRb3KtvsX8HX8dGCW7AAfgtTX76yGIc7gMe9wyZ9AZJEefct6HRUEYIZD8o5p0rsUEaoUVy0sRst9BzXTW4X3rPMy_n/s640/blogger-image-1203449689.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbwGwfKinaDuneHmdpk5HZR9MSrcJbSINMZ13cEz_ImtMCLJTE8HRb3KtvsX8HX8dGCW7AAfgtTX76yGIc7gMe9wyZ9AZJEefct6HRUEYIZD8o5p0rsUEaoUVy0sRst9BzXTW4X3rPMy_n/s640/blogger-image-1203449689.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ingredients </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">200g self raising flour </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">100g butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">190ml condense milk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">100g white chocolate </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">100g strawberries </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">100g sugar </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1. Pour all ingredients into a large bowl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbVVGOra20YGSvFgepCHUaGzO9kpHf2ZZhz8WWw2iZcKdfMleBU_xfoeXYOTU15FxghAKznTt0IdLUau6h8buiWGV57pKrdZBzljCcHfwkGnDGXE9PlJf4cx3qg0vQq10aizsqrfsnbtW/s640/blogger-image-227957573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbVVGOra20YGSvFgepCHUaGzO9kpHf2ZZhz8WWw2iZcKdfMleBU_xfoeXYOTU15FxghAKznTt0IdLUau6h8buiWGV57pKrdZBzljCcHfwkGnDGXE9PlJf4cx3qg0vQq10aizsqrfsnbtW/s640/blogger-image-227957573.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Combine gently, using your fingers...*avoid squashing the strawberries**</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9gJBE1zIZolAT4_ITAyP-mHtJofsUaRm09MJAu337jVzBEdTOGuXPrc3PbvSREMWvsbH6G9ajL3bYv9brukFzI7oRS2ahExrqMplg8F-XkcMgo1w-F7JlRLygsHXaXbr0FB3uO8u9bJai/s640/blogger-image-1521941025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9gJBE1zIZolAT4_ITAyP-mHtJofsUaRm09MJAu337jVzBEdTOGuXPrc3PbvSREMWvsbH6G9ajL3bYv9brukFzI7oRS2ahExrqMplg8F-XkcMgo1w-F7JlRLygsHXaXbr0FB3uO8u9bJai/s640/blogger-image-1521941025.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 3. When properly mixed, scoop little at a time into a greased floured tray, then bake for 29-25mins or until almost golden brown </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnamQ0wzPfHgSQjunKyoF-RlzvI39GK7fS2GSZ2e9sUJ44mtAceDPUx0ap9C_3jTaIlriV1B64VVa046IWX0x11YhMQyzmS_LMyRKP66uKwO-9rCaf2eiW9YckdrP9vb2JwuqIN7rPPnm/s640/blogger-image-2092574200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnamQ0wzPfHgSQjunKyoF-RlzvI39GK7fS2GSZ2e9sUJ44mtAceDPUx0ap9C_3jTaIlriV1B64VVa046IWX0x11YhMQyzmS_LMyRKP66uKwO-9rCaf2eiW9YckdrP9vb2JwuqIN7rPPnm/s640/blogger-image-2092574200.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tomi and mommy 100% enjoyed the process.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Watch out for more cooking and baking coming from her kitchen. 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It evokes memories of lazy weekends and family Saturday breakfasts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Corned beef is pretty relatively expensive so it's not an every day sauce in most homes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This sauce is typically served with boiled yams, bread or rice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Corned beef is typically salty so please add seasoning cubes with the utmost care. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkopCt6w47cIvkL7jpFWieJZm_pQH7g3T1U5uHCukSQXqJo4mD1gnzCaCEouRUeJn6BCMV5uQp0JfbmTA6cyy6b2UGT9U-8i2MVVBeMi56DIyR257pWGhtQw8AIf77Wdw4Qijmd91-lMQ/s640/blogger-image-1824301455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkopCt6w47cIvkL7jpFWieJZm_pQH7g3T1U5uHCukSQXqJo4mD1gnzCaCEouRUeJn6BCMV5uQp0JfbmTA6cyy6b2UGT9U-8i2MVVBeMi56DIyR257pWGhtQw8AIf77Wdw4Qijmd91-lMQ/s640/blogger-image-1824301455.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ingredients </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Tomatoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Red bell peppers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Onions </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Spring onions </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Oil </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Corned beef</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1. Blend the peppers, onions, spring onions and tomatoes together till almost smooth. Then fry with the oil, till paste like </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZ34k2DiuLirz7y3uNhlQpDM7bm9nrHTtpiWhlrbEMeEcFtbb5UJJYE3DliQPfusD-ogydGNNOlHmx341j-09Nf2GJ0QpxKcdKPCKn8b9ZNVU5UgQt8n3ShOMjH7D-tOTIHclGsyG41ZQ/s640/blogger-image--301309589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZ34k2DiuLirz7y3uNhlQpDM7bm9nrHTtpiWhlrbEMeEcFtbb5UJJYE3DliQPfusD-ogydGNNOlHmx341j-09Nf2GJ0QpxKcdKPCKn8b9ZNVU5UgQt8n3ShOMjH7D-tOTIHclGsyG41ZQ/s640/blogger-image--301309589.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">step 2. While the blended mix is cooking add in the stock </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GozkCABUgPlH_Dw44yLCB3h3ueT9k66TFwHf8iVWnnwr0GuL6Qfxv_rrrDa7dE8Wth4WAJsmEuXkQ1tIj4_KGuqhu2nVLfqTCFzAZlPm2TNHk-sncDDgjq-LtW6xA01ppT_ujmlTmGyS/s640/blogger-image-474988739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GozkCABUgPlH_Dw44yLCB3h3ueT9k66TFwHf8iVWnnwr0GuL6Qfxv_rrrDa7dE8Wth4WAJsmEuXkQ1tIj4_KGuqhu2nVLfqTCFzAZlPm2TNHk-sncDDgjq-LtW6xA01ppT_ujmlTmGyS/s640/blogger-image-474988739.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 3. Once steamed, add in the corned beef</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQaH44WI3tdDSW65laFAzqoAhBb-k-I4E-SUDOmjdhqz7OAuuwcThOQuu6a84lPe3oOAqsS1VKt1UURRyAZKZXSzNychVKSJeYI0KJbePJJx1TnXE4Yq8DTAPl_ET5TSaJ1yOAGbS2J-Oe/s640/blogger-image--1955302101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQaH44WI3tdDSW65laFAzqoAhBb-k-I4E-SUDOmjdhqz7OAuuwcThOQuu6a84lPe3oOAqsS1VKt1UURRyAZKZXSzNychVKSJeYI0KJbePJJx1TnXE4Yq8DTAPl_ET5TSaJ1yOAGbS2J-Oe/s640/blogger-image--1955302101.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 4. Stir properly, taste for seasoning if required add more.. 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The taste is amazing and it gave us a nice break from all the usual stews and soups. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5CBN1sdtkgO-hfltiZ2Hcfj-BR9y8NBN9ZerdPEXV929Zb0zjw8BP2VSJCUFvU4pLuLhtyZK0zqPUBPpAGlC-d4f4R5VRHv5AUPSWhzrYT6voZcrLXHfs6zA_edCSGkT1bgKQTognuDM/s640/blogger-image--1343459800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5CBN1sdtkgO-hfltiZ2Hcfj-BR9y8NBN9ZerdPEXV929Zb0zjw8BP2VSJCUFvU4pLuLhtyZK0zqPUBPpAGlC-d4f4R5VRHv5AUPSWhzrYT6voZcrLXHfs6zA_edCSGkT1bgKQTognuDM/s640/blogger-image--1343459800.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-27363957653916251532015-07-30T06:52:00.001-07:002015-07-30T07:27:30.567-07:00Egg muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Eggs are one awesome food in terms of nutrients and versatility. Egg muffins are another awesome and fun way to have your eggs as you can add whatever toppings you fancy. I really love this meal and it was also a hit with the kids!!! Did I mention they are super healthy?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I decided to use two different types of eggs for the fun of it. I used regular chicken eggs and quail eggs which I love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bear in mind though, whatever eggs or toppings you use, the process remains the same. Also</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> remember to preheat the oven before commencing to gas Mark 5.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">(A cooking spray or olive oil can be used in place of butter. Toppings like cheese, sausages, onions, parsley, thyme and bell peppers are also good options).</span></div>
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Step 1. Grease the muffin tin with butter, be generous with it </div>
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Step 2. Break the eggs 1 at a time into the muffin bowls.. Then start adding in the toppings </div>
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Step 3. Next top with little butter, then place inside the oven to bake for 4-6mins</div>
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And it's ready...The kids and I enjoyed the process and the outcome. They looked so cute once cooked.</div>
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These muffins were super yummy as all the ingredients added their own personal flavour to the eggs. </div>
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<br />Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-87378191755053329332015-07-25T05:15:00.001-07:002015-07-28T15:59:55.991-07:00Peppersoup yam pottage (Peppersoup asaro)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5oTZsdS2rldPdxYeh3Ro2aC_88m-vMAqeKOCN57AYB9Zt650sZ8LusO4hDjdf0FPE9mp-gJ3xMm-YwkYMYx9F3cGiFE4Uf0ZFR00MWOqHeA9w3gYvzlnzNuM1Wu04b5gkdZxDIUetw-A/s640/blogger-image-2109482879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5oTZsdS2rldPdxYeh3Ro2aC_88m-vMAqeKOCN57AYB9Zt650sZ8LusO4hDjdf0FPE9mp-gJ3xMm-YwkYMYx9F3cGiFE4Uf0ZFR00MWOqHeA9w3gYvzlnzNuM1Wu04b5gkdZxDIUetw-A/s640/blogger-image-2109482879.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This great idea came from one of our group administrator Mr atta onoja, Instagram @lolos134. He prepared his by adding calabash nutmeg (ehuru), so I thought to my self why not go the whole 9yards???. Hence the out come of this great dish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's a unique marriage of asaro, ukodo/yam peppersoup. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You wanna have this on a cold day as its so good to your insides and the taste is just awesome.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipClO079V46ImAPgwYCqOP7n1tplvAfL380cOiU_8di5yE8R8THymxV16aYeM8fsQlVYF_bNVBO1GbnGLXarPckXpOyY6f2QC8CkjBQZJzaZjoUNTsGIeRikSKl9e_LPVzjMDzj-ra8q-1/s640/blogger-image--321959250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipClO079V46ImAPgwYCqOP7n1tplvAfL380cOiU_8di5yE8R8THymxV16aYeM8fsQlVYF_bNVBO1GbnGLXarPckXpOyY6f2QC8CkjBQZJzaZjoUNTsGIeRikSKl9e_LPVzjMDzj-ra8q-1/s640/blogger-image--321959250.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Yam (dice and wash)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Peppersoup spices </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Stock cubes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Onions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Scotch bonnet </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Tatashe (bell pepper)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Shumbo (optional)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Fresh or tinned mackerel) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Smoked prawns (cleaned and washed)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Ugwu leaves (chopped and washed)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Palm oil (optional, as I used sunflower oil from my tinned mackerel) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*Crayfish </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1. Start by blending the peppers and onion together, until almost very smooth, the pour into a pot. Allowing the mix to still till almost paste like. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwBdTpRxGk7lAntTDTLZgDg5nMawOK1mg410XMmwDt6ER-bXTMZRF2noMsbvJfZSdjwm-NCVP30FEF_S8goDVFOR0e-uQzIsZXyN3FQxLE5NRqPxOii36cLrrJ6ctIzPbo5pESUq-EAKF/s640/blogger-image-1178568149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwBdTpRxGk7lAntTDTLZgDg5nMawOK1mg410XMmwDt6ER-bXTMZRF2noMsbvJfZSdjwm-NCVP30FEF_S8goDVFOR0e-uQzIsZXyN3FQxLE5NRqPxOii36cLrrJ6ctIzPbo5pESUq-EAKF/s640/blogger-image-1178568149.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 2. Next add enough water to the steamed pepper mix, then add in the yam</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeSGGdc8gnrEWe5PBijwfBSaLHHWpwJOyY-UVkUc40AkAldzUm1RzOVyNKbc0PKIcKg5SwKQW3d3FkOkZkFj5iTLxnmY4l0j_p5it1hg7ZFGdCzvf5isEtGWOW-lu0nmgGuy-87ZY9pfyC/s640/blogger-image-21115874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeSGGdc8gnrEWe5PBijwfBSaLHHWpwJOyY-UVkUc40AkAldzUm1RzOVyNKbc0PKIcKg5SwKQW3d3FkOkZkFj5iTLxnmY4l0j_p5it1hg7ZFGdCzvf5isEtGWOW-lu0nmgGuy-87ZY9pfyC/s640/blogger-image-21115874.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 3. Next stock cubes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgam2ePuM05F6OP6mDUC0UNgJ7begGN99BSQUaP1byQ_6IBLAKpXDLNikWLb7eht4FNgZj8yIfJawM2UmYWsPCr_K6I_iEc8tRHtyJ4VarfJsT709JWqs_hGRgjQFF71ffCbQ5AQkg6cd4m/s640/blogger-image-1779852831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgam2ePuM05F6OP6mDUC0UNgJ7begGN99BSQUaP1byQ_6IBLAKpXDLNikWLb7eht4FNgZj8yIfJawM2UmYWsPCr_K6I_iEc8tRHtyJ4VarfJsT709JWqs_hGRgjQFF71ffCbQ5AQkg6cd4m/s640/blogger-image-1779852831.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 4. Immediately add in the Peppersoup spices</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-wQh0FgC-g_P45a3MT7Css8MDJWYKxTIgGRa2PEtKGQ484lpg4J3uIA7cf2KWb-wvL9W8XpXApJsQx92ZW77P4b0pRZeUhGdt9r26WZ3h2zCuD72J9o_jHbSIxr2yAtMikFWWoE9b9Q3/s640/blogger-image--1597884556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-wQh0FgC-g_P45a3MT7Css8MDJWYKxTIgGRa2PEtKGQ484lpg4J3uIA7cf2KWb-wvL9W8XpXApJsQx92ZW77P4b0pRZeUhGdt9r26WZ3h2zCuD72J9o_jHbSIxr2yAtMikFWWoE9b9Q3/s640/blogger-image--1597884556.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 5. The smoked prawns and crayfish</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gsfkMG68yxMwbXgfpMSBDkvOJIbrXMXfZIixWnhD3LssWGyJn6TDXJKnl3q1a3jC8B9WFB3-g8wvBIRsnmY9wCbSLa9DFofpCUF59U_HiPaVItv8FuajV_BuXsId74kauvy9vPrz8AIC/s640/blogger-image-1765113295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gsfkMG68yxMwbXgfpMSBDkvOJIbrXMXfZIixWnhD3LssWGyJn6TDXJKnl3q1a3jC8B9WFB3-g8wvBIRsnmY9wCbSLa9DFofpCUF59U_HiPaVItv8FuajV_BuXsId74kauvy9vPrz8AIC/s640/blogger-image-1765113295.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 6. Add in the mackerel including the oil, if using tinned one.. Otherwise add in the palm oil (u only need little). At this point taste to ensure the pottage has enough seasoning, if required add more then allow the yam to cook till softened (ensure to keep close eyes on the pottage)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Njd-cATojgev5bmIT5lMZ90ZEnxVQfhh_By7oF1VmMCEj3sH44m_P-J7x4tUKt15OHLXizkobxsEmO143eZj0rUiYjjNLih2Czu0QupI3TGsRaSAh7Ko-KkBUKx-oBSy3TAzeDDUbGHO/s640/blogger-image-351014769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Njd-cATojgev5bmIT5lMZ90ZEnxVQfhh_By7oF1VmMCEj3sH44m_P-J7x4tUKt15OHLXizkobxsEmO143eZj0rUiYjjNLih2Czu0QupI3TGsRaSAh7Ko-KkBUKx-oBSy3TAzeDDUbGHO/s640/blogger-image-351014769.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 7. When the yam softes add in the leaves.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiow2ORQ4yabTqH_YNMowsRdbEfsXU8h60KWMKhkIKiJ7MGULuicfU5cNcfeyCzFnIGu8lalAjpRUrzGRin4bsPZoFxwTMHI1uKL81y3wkZLqcEpw5toGjHWqOmBcEVK48TwNe0jc3utgNZ/s640/blogger-image-1274928415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiow2ORQ4yabTqH_YNMowsRdbEfsXU8h60KWMKhkIKiJ7MGULuicfU5cNcfeyCzFnIGu8lalAjpRUrzGRin4bsPZoFxwTMHI1uKL81y3wkZLqcEpw5toGjHWqOmBcEVK48TwNe0jc3utgNZ/s640/blogger-image-1274928415.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Step 8. Gently break up some yams.. Using the edge of your spoon.. Allow few 2 more mins and it's ready... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidq72IISoHvt935Youc1Nfdhidh1-u0WJH3DP2sGQc2Pymop9FRLJ2MZZ-kC-aEVmz2dP7UH3HpdZiSKeLENJhRBeiuYc6AUaG0AjCBljC62UAyMAbrDQVFLm1569hBdeaZm9Q5zi9NSun/s640/blogger-image-2075848156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidq72IISoHvt935Youc1Nfdhidh1-u0WJH3DP2sGQc2Pymop9FRLJ2MZZ-kC-aEVmz2dP7UH3HpdZiSKeLENJhRBeiuYc6AUaG0AjCBljC62UAyMAbrDQVFLm1569hBdeaZm9Q5zi9NSun/s640/blogger-image-2075848156.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I do enjoyed this pottage... I cannot wait for my next cook, so excited </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUBVOnEGrt92eEV7lVkTAA8XM5uiOVtJK0p81bsRBZRxWY0gES7UOF0Ok7FjwqwM_VC5iI92zrerctoWBDzKOMRDXUPcRsJTolyQcQtWXtB9BBVJ0TRPrLjb3Hd_TOfWo17IobZul-vGz/s640/blogger-image-987397648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUBVOnEGrt92eEV7lVkTAA8XM5uiOVtJK0p81bsRBZRxWY0gES7UOF0Ok7FjwqwM_VC5iI92zrerctoWBDzKOMRDXUPcRsJTolyQcQtWXtB9BBVJ0TRPrLjb3Hd_TOfWo17IobZul-vGz/s640/blogger-image-987397648.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Naija Infusionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368293147028208372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404461521729166775.post-45512400494945352242015-07-20T23:01:00.001-07:002015-07-23T17:45:42.814-07:00Coconut fried rice<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Coconut rice has a strong appeal because of its unique, distinctive nutty taste.</div>
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For most Nigerians, our go to rice has always been white, jollof and fried rice. If you happen to be one of the tons and tons of people who are yet to try this type of rice, you've been missing. </div>
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There are various types of coconut rice worldwide and even in Nigeria. The basic traditional coconut rice cooked by the efik people involves coconut and crayfish/shrimp. Lots of modern day Nigerian cooks and chefs also incorporate coconut milk into Jollof rice. Today's recipe is all about my unique Coconut Fried Rice.</div>
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The secret to perfect tasting coconut fried ric...</div>
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* Freshly squeezed coconut milk</div>
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It does things to your taste buds I can't explain especially if you are new to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It derives its wow factor from the toasting of the egusi which creates a unique aroma and taste that's different from the regular egusi.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What I love about this particular soup, it's simplicity... Fuss free to the core. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdQQgbr_2LK4S8g-vv2gJC7CWEnbBL3_8iVvV5aFbnO6yIwbqjFmLF0D0hnFaHVG4w0lBrTRx1OgxWXjY9_FqxOCgvZtsBgQmio_wh7iTO7BOxmOEWuVVmdfmyseEjNiw39b8SNkwAYtR/s640/blogger-image--12366294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdQQgbr_2LK4S8g-vv2gJC7CWEnbBL3_8iVvV5aFbnO6yIwbqjFmLF0D0hnFaHVG4w0lBrTRx1OgxWXjY9_FqxOCgvZtsBgQmio_wh7iTO7BOxmOEWuVVmdfmyseEjNiw39b8SNkwAYtR/s640/blogger-image--12366294.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Melon seeds (blended)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crayfish </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Smoked dried catfish </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mackerel (washed and seasoned)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Smoke prawns </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dried blended Cameroon pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stock cubes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Onions (blended)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Palm oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 1. Start by adding water, pepper and crayfish to a pot, then place on the cooker to boil. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwYVF0OGeJpNEngrOVj99TQhEFPaWDQhKWwXpDIaIiuK06r6-_2ZEC9zyMi9HC-8autIQDWK5-PbNdrMu7Y-cKKkwYzq2NM1V5R5vtaEcJY2qSDyl5tGNRR8VR6SW7clSmxyD7K2FbCt-/s640/blogger-image-2036572148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwYVF0OGeJpNEngrOVj99TQhEFPaWDQhKWwXpDIaIiuK06r6-_2ZEC9zyMi9HC-8autIQDWK5-PbNdrMu7Y-cKKkwYzq2NM1V5R5vtaEcJY2qSDyl5tGNRR8VR6SW7clSmxyD7K2FbCt-/s640/blogger-image-2036572148.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Step 2. 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Cover the pot, then move on to preparing the Egusi </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqt1b1Nz6MDqSZ17WZPiSbK1y_R7yaRjc85p1il8GfwCGsIkYVk4jxkdwpWSAlnyVbQic9FsGY_C0ozE-I7ls1dcaTro-DX30b78KabjmrhBxaoyF5WCP-5hm9e9ruEYKsSXkp1nM9aLWi/s640/blogger-image-1005810790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqt1b1Nz6MDqSZ17WZPiSbK1y_R7yaRjc85p1il8GfwCGsIkYVk4jxkdwpWSAlnyVbQic9FsGY_C0ozE-I7ls1dcaTro-DX30b78KabjmrhBxaoyF5WCP-5hm9e9ruEYKsSXkp1nM9aLWi/s640/blogger-image-1005810790.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 6. When the water and other ingredients are boiling... Place a frying pan on the cooker, add in the Egusi allowing it to brown a little while you stir to avoid burning, then pour in the blended onions. Your kitchen should be smelling amazing by now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All the time, continue stirring (this process should take about 3mins)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxuX0Ou1PM-10lisbFn1tjKLdei-oQmNFLvfQ57o7dIE0hYt1NcsDmxeWcLO_imguqQhphGwFD3OromdK_3fzpcXMojwDV-kbMhpK1coWXWse65jTpPyGwpO4oSO-QL7AUGC4TmsZuSf0I/s640/blogger-image--1898495266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxuX0Ou1PM-10lisbFn1tjKLdei-oQmNFLvfQ57o7dIE0hYt1NcsDmxeWcLO_imguqQhphGwFD3OromdK_3fzpcXMojwDV-kbMhpK1coWXWse65jTpPyGwpO4oSO-QL7AUGC4TmsZuSf0I/s640/blogger-image--1898495266.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 4. 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It's a healthy, waistline friendly okro soup without any added oil yet very tasty and packed with essential nutrients and all the benefits of okra. This is one of those healthy meals the entire family will never hesitant to eat with you.</div>
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Step1. Blend the red peppers and scotch bonnet, pour in a pot then place on the cooker to boil</div>
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This cheap and easy home made treat is fun for the family and also nutritious.<div>If you are a lover of coconuts, here's one more thing for you to try.</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">For an added tropical feel, dessicated coconut can be added during the whisking stage.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> INGREDIENTS </span></div><div><br>
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500ml coconut milk (<a href="http://www.whatscookingworldwide.com/2015/05/homemake-coconut-milk-filled-with.html" target="_blank">How to extract coconut milk</a>)</div>
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1 ripened banana </div>
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Some ice cubes </div>
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5 seedless prunes (you can substitute for dates)</div>
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1/2 nutmeg</div>
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