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*[Ikokore]: Here's how to make this Ijebu staple dish* To enjoy Ikokore try it with cold eba the Ijebu way. Ikokore, also known as Ifokore, is a pottage recipe from the Ijebu people of Ogun state, Nigeria. Made with water yam, to enjoy Ikokore you’ll need to incorporate as many proteins as you possibly can to enrich it. To enjoy Ikokore try it with cold eba the Ijebu way. Ikokore, also known as Ifokore, is a pottage recipe from the Ijebu people of Ogun state, Nigeria. Made with water yam, to enjoy Ikokore you’ll need to incorporate as many proteins as you possibly can to enrich it. Ingredients Water yam Palm Oil Chicken or Beef Stock/ Water Shombo/Tatashe or dry ground pepper Smoked Fish (Eja Kika) or Shawa (Bonga fish) Shredded Dried Fish (Panla) Shredded Shaki and Ponmo Crayfish Seasoning Preparation Step 1 : Blend your water yam till almost smooth. Step 2 : Add Seasoning or Salt, Crayfish and mix together. Then set aside. Step 3 : Blend the Shombo/Tatashe and Scotch Bonnet until...

*How to create a proper balanced diet with Nigerian food* Everyone knows that a balanced diet typically consists of the 6 main classes of food, but can you create a balanced meal with Nigerian food? Most of Nigerian foods are actually healthy, especially if you know how to combine it. Here's how to create a proper balanced diet with Nigerian food. 1. Carbohydrate Digestible carbohydrate in your diet provides you with energy, although in a much soluble and readily available form. Typically, Nigerian food rich in carbohydrates include: rice, yam, wheat, maize, pasta, sweet potatoes, amala, eba/garri, etc. 2. Protein Protein is a good source of amino acids that make up your muscle tissue, support your immune health, transport molecules in and out of your cells and provide the basis for hormones and enzymes. Typical Nigerian protein sources include: beef, fish, eggs, cow milk, yoghurt, beans, pork, etc. . Fats  The fats, or lipids, you eat supply you with a very concentrated source of...

SEVEN STEPS TO PREPARE ISIEWU (GOAT), THE DELICACY OF THE EASTERN PART IN NIGERIA. NGDiET This is one of the best recipe use as a delicacy in the south-eastern part of the country which is mostly prepared on a celebration or for families on a special events. Isi Ewu is a dish that is usually mistaken for the dish Nkwobi because they both have similar ingredients. However, just as the name rings, Isi Ewu means goat’s head which is the main ingredient and difference to Nkwobi. A celebration is not complete in the absence of Isi Ewu. Ingredients 1 Goat head 2 teaspoon of Ehuru (calabash nutmeg) 1 handful of sliced Utazi leaves 1 teaspoon of edible potash (akaun) 3 cubes of seasoning 2 medium-sized onions 2 tbsps of blended fresh pepper 1 cup of palm oil 1 tbsp of crayfish (optional) Salt to taste Note: Goat head has a thick bone and comes with a sooth filled skin. Be sure to tell the butcher to scrape and cut into pieces while making sure that essential parts remain whole such as the ear,...

8 BENEFITS OF LIME WATER FOR HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS NGDiET It is important for us to be remind us that our body system is covered about 60 percent of water to its functionalities. Water flushes toxin from the body, prevents dehydration, and keeps you energised.  It's essential to drink atleast eight 8-ounce glass of fluid a day, including water. If you do not like the taste of plain water, you may prefer juices and teas in which lime juice is one of them which can be squeeze into glass and makes beverage so tolerable. You will also enjoy the nutritious benefit of lime. Lime, is a type of citrus fruit which is an excellent source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your body by preventing or stopping damage caused by free radicals or chemicals that harm cells. Limes are a good source of : - Calcium  - Magnesium  - Potassium  - Vitamins A,B,C and D Whether you are looking your health or maintain your weight, here are few benefits of adding a splash of lime to your wa...

NIGERIA DIETARY. ( NGDIET) 6 NIGERIA MEAL FOR YOUR WEIGHT LOSS No one wants to be the fat or obsessed person that draws the attention of everyone on every street. Almost everyone would prefer to be the one with the hot slim body, the fit one who gets a lot of compliments and followers on social media. A majority of people therefore put themselves on different kinds of weight loss regimens to keep the weight off. The problem with restricting yourself to a weight-loss regimen, however, is that you may have some difficulties finding suitable meals when visiting destinations that are different from your home base as regards food and lifestyle generally. If you are visiting Nigeria and are not sure what local meals you can infuse into your diet timetable, Check here on NGdiet site to select 6 low-calorie local meals that will do just okay to your health. Moi Moi Moi Moi is a staple on any Nigerian’s weight loss food time table. A delicacy made with steamed beans, meat (optional) and spices,...

MEDICINAL VALUES OF VEGETABLES (BITTER LEAF). Vegetables are plants use in cooking food in support of majorly swallowing foods as well as playing an important role in food and nutritional security in the world today. Particularly, green leafy vegetables are considered as exceptional source for Vitamins, minerals and phenolic compounds. Mineral nutrients like iron and calcium are high in leafy vegetables than staple food grains. Also, green leafy vegetables are the only natural sources of folic acid, which are considerably high in leaves of "Moringa oleifa" plants as compared to other leafy and non- leafy vegetables. They are widely designated as "protective foods" in human diet due to their varied health benefits attributtable to the richness in vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, amino acids and dietary fiber and various essential bioactive compounds. Green leafy vegetables are the richest and the cheapest sources of proteins, this is because of their abilit...

  facebook   twitter   instagram   pinterest   google   mail Naijadiet   NO FRILLS COOKING FOR THE CHEF IN YOU MENU NaijaDiet 10 common Nigerian breakfast dishes Written by  gaga   on  November 30, 2020   in  Beans ,  Egg ,  Porridge/Pudding ,  Tips ,  yam/ Cocoyam/Cassava Breakfast is fast-paced these days in Nigeria, with both parents working and domestic staff being expensive and sometimes unreliable even unsafe. There was a time when breakfast was more elaborate. The family could enjoy a continental breakfast with all its trappings especially during the weekends. Breakfast then could be  toasted bread, butter, fried eggs, sausage, bacon, kippers, baked beans, sardines etc. all laid out at the table. At my aunty’s house, it was fried yam, fried plantains, thick red palm oil stew with huge chunks of soft succulent beef. The beef seemed like it had been soaking in that stew for ages because, with every...