Some recipes are keepers from the minute you read them. These rotis? Another way to re-purpose plantains, especially ripe, sweet ones is everything. Thank you for an awesome book, guys. Not to mention easy to craft. I like the fact that what I’ve always known as Nigerian ingredients can undergo a transformation that retains the essence of the familiar but also accentuates nuances and character elements I may not have seen or experienced before. These flatbreads make me think of boiled plantain, roasted plantain all at once. Roti (also known as chapati) is an Indian Subcontinent flat bread, made from stoneground wholemeal...
How to Make Nkwobi Jollof
I’m a fan of fusion and merging but you already know that. This dish is the result of a night out with M of OmNomLagos at SAOCafe in Lekki 1, Lagos. Can I just say I love SAOcafe? It is a beautifully designed space. Before I went there, two friends on separate occasions in the space of a single weekend raved about the Nkwobi leaving me no choice but to make it a priority. Before I ever ordered the Nkwobi, I knew two things. That I wouldn’t be able to finish the bowl, therefore doggy bag; and I would make...
Akara ‘Nigerian Toast’
Which originally began life as Akara French Toast. However, in view of where we are, and the nudging of @berri_licious, I rechristened it thus Akara Nigerian Toast or just simply ‘Nigerian Toast’. I like the idea of savoury French Toast and have had versions with cilantro and spring onions, inspired by an Indian recipe and really loved it. What is this? It’s essentially pan-fried bread covered in Akara batter. And it is delicious. I called it French toast originally because of the similarity a la dipping bread in a liquid mix. However, this is sans eggs. Where do you begin?...
10 Things to Do With Carrots in Season
Carrots are in season. Here are 10 ways we’re eating and drinking them them: 1. Eat raw – washed, peeled, washed again and chomped on. Want some dipping sauces? Combine plain/ natural yogurt with curry powder and cilantro leaves, to taste 2. Grate and add to sandwich fillings, salads – cooked and raw, stir fries, rice dishes (including Jollof – yes, yes, I know), Pasta sauces etc 3. Make a smoothie. or Juice. 4. Saute. Oh, what a fine way to enjoy it. 5. Bake. Yes, Carrot cake. Even Carrot – Agbalumo cake. 6. Add to soups, even pepper soup 7. Make...
A Citrus I cannot Name: Lime or Lemon?
There are many things which make me happy. There are quite a few that drive me mad. Not being able to name a fruit or vegetable? One of them. Like Monkey Cola, and now, this citrus that looks a bit like a lemon and tastes a bit like lime. One Sunday, we braved traffic and drove to the 5th Roundabout in Lekki, Lagos where a new Shoprite store opened in late December. Traffic on Sundays is just…*sigh*. Not. What. You. Want. But still, if it brings up gems like this, one must not complain. Shoprite amazes me in some of...
In Season, In Season – Carrot Pepper soup
I’m trying to eat more than carrot cake, delicious as my version of it is – adapted from food52 and topped with the same lemony cream cheese frosting as goes on my red velvet cake. The last time I made some Carrot cake, on Boxing Day. If you didn’t know the origins of Boxing day (and I didn’t for the longest of times, till a few years ago when my children enlightened me), then here’s a little bit of insight a la Wikipedia: ‘Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the weekday or Saturday following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts,...
10 Lessons: From The Jollof Rice Installation & Exhibition
This exhibition was everything I love about food. The sculptor and curator describe it as ‘Sculpture meets food meets travel meets history’. As you well know, I’m fascinated by the history and culture behind Jollof Rice. Its origins, the translations, the fascination we have with it and of course the ‘wars‘ it has begun :). So when, in December of 2015, ‘the solo exhibition WOLOF/JOLLOF by the Nigerian-born sculptor Folakunle Oshun, curated by Inês Valle opened, I was there and ecstatic. This exhibition which explores the popularity and migratory controversy of this culinary dish consists of a huge outdoor art installation of 70 unique three...
Best wishes for 2016
Very best wishes for 2016. The year of ‘The book for me’. All the very best xxx[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Best wishes for 2016 – – – [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]
Happy New 2016
Thank you for all your love in 2015. I wish you all the very best – peace, love, joy, courage, hope, good health and much more in 2016. God bless you. With love, Ozoz[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Happy New 2016 – – – [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]