Chronicles of Food Therapies
Category: Therapies
Dambu Nama (Fried Meat Floss) The recipe for Dambu Nama was once one of the best kept secret recipes from Northern Nigeria. This should top the chart of ultimate street foods from the north of Nigeria. I've had this in my draft since 2020, I was just too lazy to deal with the writers block … Continue reading Dambu Nama
The highlight of any Ileya celebration is for me, is getting my portion of Ileya meat from my Muslim friends. Ileya is what the Yoruba speaking people of southwest Nigeria call the Islamic festival also known as Eid-ul-Adha sometimes called Sallah. The Hausa's in Nigeria call it "Leyya".This day commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his … Continue reading Fried Ram Meat
"Asun", spicy grilled goat meat was the inspiration for this. And since I didn't have any goat meat in the freezer, I used beef with the skin on. Beef with skin on is called "Agemawo" in Yoruba. And Agemawo meat is in two forms. The hair of the cow can be removed either by burning … Continue reading Hot and Spicy Beef with Skin on
I certainly can't be the only one who thinks up things at odd hours, and I suddenly become restless until I execute it. A Facebook friend had mentioned finding cowfoot in her freezer, I think she planted the seed of cow foot pepper soup in my head. I went to my freezer and realised I … Continue reading Cowfoot Pepper Soup
The cultures that include coconut milk in alot of their cooking are balling! The flavour is so beautiful and delicious. It rained and I wanted something warm spicy soup, chewable, and filling. And I thought to pair noodles with coconut milk. When I have noodles, I love to have it with broth. We can have … Continue reading Creamy Noodle and Chicken Soup
For those who have followed this page long enough, you will know of my love for seafood! I love seafood! I love love seafood! Especially shell fish and crustaceans. The major seafood market on the mainland of Lagos "Makoko Fish Market", is a 1hr 15min drive from my home, sans traffic. When I can't get … Continue reading Seafood Boil Pepper Soup Style
Happy hour version of the Dalgona coffee! Just because... Or didn't you know coffee and liquer are a perfect match. I along with millions of other people around the world caught the Dalgona bug. This made me drink instant coffee again. Until the Dalgona buzz I had stopped drinking instant coffee. I bought fantastic coffee … Continue reading Tres Leche Dalgona Coffee
Being a foodie has some downsides. I occasionally have indigestion. I shared on the blog some of my natural remedies for indigestion. Fennel seeds , Greek yogurt, Lemon water, Lemon mint water. I like adding crushed candies to my fennel sides, because that is how I first had it in an Indian restaurant. I buy fennel seeds from hausa spice sellers. It's pleasant tasting, tastes like liquorice, adding candy makes it more pleasant. I chew a handful and relieves indigestion. Same with Yogurt, Lemon slice in water. What natural remedies do you use for indigestion.
Two ingredients is all you need! Mango Juice and Heavy Cream and you will be Mango cream heaven! I know right!! Super easy Oh and you need a blender or a mixer to whip them both together Procedure 1 Cup Mango Juice (Fresh Mango Juice works best) 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream (in Nigerian stores they … Continue reading Mango Cream
My first attempt ever at making Sourdough bread. As a first timer that made a couple rookie errors I don't feel like I'm an authority to give any sort of recipe yet. I'd just share what making it was like. Not quite the crumb i was looking forward too, but not bad for a first … Continue reading Yaay I made Sourdough Bread
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