Before you cook the Ukwa. If using dry ukwa, soak it overnight in plenty of cold water. If using fresh ukwa, skip this step. The next day, soak, debone and wash the dry fish or stock fish and break into pieces. Wash the ukwa thoroughly in cold water. Stones and sand usually settle at the bottom so watch out for those. Pound the pepper.

2013年6月26日 · African breadfruit (ukwa) is definitely one of the popular Igbo foods. Learn how to prepare ukwa, the exact way an Igbo will make it. You can mash with corn

Ukwa, also known as African breadfruit, is a Nigerian dish peculiar to the Igbo people. [1] . It can be eaten fresh or prepared as a porridge. [2] Ukwa is commonly cooked with potash, bitter leaf, dry fish, pepper, and spices. It is considered a good …

2023年6月9日 · THis video, do this before cooking your dried ukwa breadfruits shows how to make your dried ukwa to be like fresh ukwa for tasty and easy cooking. ...more. To watch how I cook my Ukwa,...

2012年8月14日 · One of my favourite nigerian dishes is Ukwa(Treculia Africana)which is the seed of the African Breadfruit. It’s unique in it’s own way and the taste is “fantabulous”. In yoruba land, it’s called afon; ize in Benin, Jekri and Sobo; izea in Ijaw; and ediang in Efik.

2021年10月11日 · Breadfruit, popularly known as ukwa is a special African fruit that is related to exotic fruits like breadnut, jackfruit, figs and mulberries. It can serve as a maindish, an appetizer or a dessert. The name ukwa was coined by the Igbos – the eastern part of Nigeria and is generally an extremely rare delicacy in all parts of Africa too.

If you are in Nigeria, it is best to use freshly peeled ukwa to cook your Breadfruit Porridge (Ukwa) because fresh ukwa has a natural delicious flavour and aroma you don’t want to miss. But if you are outside Nigeria, I am sure you only have access to dry ukwa, if at all.

What To Do Before Cooking Your Ukwa. If using dry ukwa, soak it in cold water overnight. If you’re using fresh ukwa, you may skip this step. Soak, debone, and wash the dried fish or stock fish the next day, then cut into pieces. In cold water, properly wash the ukwa. Stones and sand tend to collect in the bottom, so keep an eye out for them.

Dry ukwa is a no-no when preparing plain ukwa. Even for the second recipe where you serve it with the ukwa soup/liquid, you must use freshly peeled ukwa for the natural delicious flavour of the ukwa soup to come through.

2024年6月1日 · Whether you are new to Nigerian cuisine or looking to perfect your ukwa cooking skills, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to cook ukwa to perfection. Ingredients. Instructions. Pour the dried ukwa into a bowl and rinse thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.