A perfectly cooked Ube Ube is in season and I love Ube a lot. This is the third post I'm making on the blog about Ube. Corn season is also Ube season here in Nigeria, and you will find Ube sold alongside corn. I buy a lot of fresh Ube to make myself because many … Continue reading Ube (Safou, Atanga, African Bush Pear. Nsafu, Bush Butter Fruit)
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Seafood Boil Pepper Soup Style
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
Ube Hummus
I've been quite obsessed with Ube the last couple of days. After making a Corn on Cob rubbed with Ube a few days back, I realised Ube can be a great Dip, pretty much like Hummus. Hummus is originally made with chickpeas, it's of middle eastern origin. Since Ube already pairs well with Corn, I tried it … Continue reading Ube Hummus
Corn on Cob with mashed Ube
This is just a simple twist to the Corn and Ube you love. CORN on COB in a Skewer rubbed with mashed Ube It's Corn season and with corn comes Ube. Ube is an oval shaped, purple berry with a large seed in the centre. It's in season at about the same time as corn. … Continue reading Corn on Cob with mashed Ube