Edible Worms

So I’m on a short holiday in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria and so far, I have had a great time especially with various delicacies I have had to sample here.

I was greeted with Ukodo (yam and pepper soup) when I got in and just yesterday, on my way to a popular beach resort, I came across some kids selling an old and rare favorite of mine… Edible Worms.

I must have spent a fortune buying this highly nutritional delicacy. I bought roasted, boiled and live ones (for later). I sure had a blast with my worms last night as I made a worm burger with lettuce, tomatoes and a boiled egg.

Edible worms are rich in calcium and I am quite sure you would fall in love with it should you find the courage to try it out. The taste is simply fantastic!

Anytime you find yourself in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, do remember to try some out. You will be glad you did.

 

 

OWHO SOUP

 OWHO SOUP

 

Really loved in the South-South part of Nigeria. Here is how you can whip up this great Niger Delta delicacy

 

INGREDIENTS                                                         QUANTITIES

 

Bush meat                                                                   8 medium pieces

Smoked fish                                                    2 medium size

Smoked prawns                                                          1 cup

Potash (ground)                                                          ½ teaspoon

Dry pepper (ground)                                       1 tablespoon

Palm oil                                                                       3 cooking spoons

Seasoning                                                        1 tablet

Water                                                                          2 cups

Native salt                                                                   to taste

Egidije                                                             2

                                               

 

 

METHOD

 

Wash the fish and bush meat thoroughly and break the fish into pieces.

Place both in a pot, add salt and ½ cup of water then steam for about 5 minutes.

Add the remaining water, smoked prawns, pepper and Maggi Crayfish.

Stir.

Add the potash and stir thoroughly.

Cook for about 10 minutes.

Add the native salt to taste.

Remove from heat and allow cooling for about 5-10 minutes.

Add the palm oil.

Stir to thicken then serve with starch, Eba or boiled   plantain.

 

 

 

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Have a great week ahead.

Sweet & Sour Sauce

A great sauce for eating rice, spring rolls, yam etc.; the ingredients are all readily available in grocery stores and the dish itself is really easy to make.

For this dish, we will be using:

Chicken breast

Vegetable oil

Flour

Diced garlic, ginger and chopped onions

Eggs

Ketchup

Sugar

Rice/white vinegar

Chopped Green pepper

Chopped Red bell pepper

Chopped carrots

Chopped Pineapples

Seasoning

Dip chunks of chicken in egg wash and coat with seasoned flour. Deep fry and set aside on paper towels.

Mix some ketchup and a quarter cup of vinegar in a bowl. Add some sugar to the mixture and set aside.

 

In a sauce pan, heat up 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil and throw in the diced garlic and ginger followed by the chopped onions. Then throw in the fried chicken; stir on low heat for about 3mins and add the chopped green and red pepper followed by the chopped carrots and some seasoning. Stir for another 3mins then add the ketchup mixture. Bring sauce to a boil and add the chopped pineapples. Put out the flame. Serve with basmati rice.