This Easy Vegan Ayamase can be made in half the time! I believe a lot of Nigerians can agree that Ayamase or Designer stew is a time-consuming dish. Often times ayamase is eaten during special occasions or a party setting. My first time remembering eating ayamase was in December 2011 in Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria. I had it at a local outdoor pub while enjoying a football game on a large projector with my brother and cousins. The ayamase was served wrapped in uma leaf, over a serving of Ofada rice. You are going to love this vegan ayamase recipe because it is easy and quick, which saves you time to do other things...like that new TikTok dance you've been struggling ...
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Fast and Easy Fried Sweet Plantains with Ata Din Din
This fried sweet plantains dish is a staple dish in Nigeria Fried sweet plantains when added to a meal, levels up a dish. Just ask a Nigerian! If you’re eating rice and stew, add some sweet plantains to the side and your meal is complete even if it was complete beforehand. Plantains are so good that it is even considered an endearment – I don’t know why, but us Nigerians love to call our spouses a “sweet” something. “My sweet potato”, “My sweet plantain, baby”, “ My sweet jollof”. You get the gist. This fast and easy fried sweet plantain with fried red stew might have you looking at your lover in a different light. Plantains are called cooking banana because of its starchy ...
Fried Vegan BBQ Cauliflower with Creamy Polenta & Mushroom Au Jus
Fried vegan bbq cauliflower is the perfect compliment to this comfort dish Polenta is a popular dish in my household, and if you ever take me to brunch, just make sure polenta is on the menu because that too is my go-to (before switching over to plant-based, I used to get the Truffle Polenta dish at Lido NY… great times). Polenta is the perfect base for a light meal, especially when you are going for a creamy and savory dish. I’ve paired this dish with varying sizes of fried cauliflower, to provide a crunchy texture to the smooth taste of the polenta. The au jus is the perfect topping. I hope you enjoy this comfort dish! Leave a comment below if you intend to or have tried this ...
Tart and Sweet Zobo Maple Syrup
Add this Zobo Maple Syrup to Your Pancakes or Waffles Pancakes are a go-to choice for a weekend breakfast. When you top it with a sweet gooey fruit reduction, it automatically makes you look like a seasoned cook, especially if you have kids or guests to wow. The Zobo Maple syrup has a similar effect, yet just as easy, if not easier. 🌺 The World Loves Zobo Zobo is a popular West African drink also named after the plant that is used to create a rich red drink. Zobo in English means hibiscus and in different parts of the world, it has many names. In Jamaica and parts of the Caribbean, it is called sorrel. Other common names around the world are sobolo (Ghana), karkada ...
Fast and Easy Vegan Mushroom Suya
This Mushroom Suya is Apartment Stovetop Friendly and will Wow the Crowd at Your Next Event Suya is a big part of Nigerian culture. Expats make it an even bigger deal by raving about the need to eat it during their Christmas time visits. Suya is Nigerian street food, often found in the most random streets at night. One night a suya stand may be there, another night it is not. Without a doubt, suya is a dish that provides just enough spice, just enough texture, and all-around good flavors. Unfortunately, if you're eating plant-based suya impossible to enjoy... Enter the oyster mushroom. 🌶 The Traditional Suya Suya as mentioned above is a big part of the nightlife in ...
No Oil, Mild Cameroonian Pepper Sauce
This Cameroonian pepper sauce lays off the habanero peppers Pepper sauce can easily be associated with hot sauce - without the vinegary taste. My first time tasting this sauce was at a friend's place for a party. She is from Cameroon and has introduced me to so many dishes from the country - my favorite is this Cameroonian pepper sauce and koki. Since moving to NYC I've been so fortunate to meet people from all over the world. Last week I shared with you a Nigerian obe ata recipe. The recipe consists of blending and frying sweet bell pepper. This sauce switches it up - I opted for no oil for a healthier option. I also used yellow and orange bell peppers instead of red. Pepper ...
