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Ukwa (African breadfruit) is one of the most favored of recent trending foods on earth. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions every day. Ukwa (African breadfruit) is something which I have loved my entire life. They are nice and they look wonderful.
African breadfruit is in a food class of its own. I was not sure where to put it but finally settled for beans section because breadfruit seeds are How to Prepare Breadfruit Porridge [Video] Ukwa is such a. Botanically known as "Treculia Africana," African breadfruit (ukwa) is a Also called Afon in Yoruba; Ize in Benin, Jekri, Sobo in Ijaw, and Ediang in Efik, Ukwa is the seed of the African breadfruit which.
To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have ukwa (african breadfruit) using 7 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Ukwa (African breadfruit):
- Take 700 g African Breadfruit
- Make ready Dry catfish
- Take 1 Seasoning cube
- Make ready Palm oil (enough to colour)
- Take Scotch bonnet chillies (to taste)
- Make ready Salt (to taste)
- Prepare Ogiri (optional)
The seeds are of particular interest because of their high nutritional value. #allnigeriafood #ukwa #breadfruit #beginnersfriendly #afon #igbofood. Ukwa is the local name for African Breadfruit, a nutritious meal commonly eaten amongst the Igbos. Ukwa is also called Afon in Yoruba; Ize in Benin, Jekri, Sobo in Ijaw, and Ediang in Efik. African breadfruit (ukwa), botanically known as Treculia africana is a huge tree that is part of the Moraceae family.
Instructions to make Ukwa (African breadfruit):
- If you're using dry ukwa, soak it overnight in plenty of cold water. If using fresh ukwa, skip this step. - *Wash the dry fish with hot water and salt and break into pieces. - *Wash the ukwa thoroughly in cold water. Use a sieve for this process to get rid of any sand. - *Pound the pepper.
- Put your ukwa in a pot and add boiling water (the water should be about 1-2inches above the ukwa). Add your dry fish and some salt; cover the pot and cook till the ukwa is done. - Note: Salt acts as a tenderizer so you won't need potash if you use this method.
African breadfruit ukwa have the good source of fiber which is beneficial to promote digestion system. As the consequence, fiber in African breadfruit ukwa will help to deal with constipation. African bread-fruit (Ukwa) is one of the popular foods in Nigeria that could easily pass for a good lunch. African breadfruit - or Ukwa in Igbo - is an edible traditional fruit. Belonging to the Moraceae family, it is related to other exotic fruits like breadnut, jackfruit, figs and mulberries.
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