Stockfish is very delicious in taste and highly nutritional. It is a good source of protein and very low in fat making it a good addition to any healthy diet. It is commonly included in popular Nigerian soups such as Egusi or Efo Riro
They are a species of small edible whelk or sea snail that has gills and an operculum.Periwinkles are found in many parts of the world. However, they are considered a delicacy in most African and Asian cuisines. It is used in several delicacies like Edikang Ikong and Afang soup in Nigeria
Bonga Fish Fillets used in preparing Ogbono and other fish meals, is high in many important nutrients, including high-quality protein, iodine and various vitamins and minerals
Egusi is a wild member of the gourd family, with very dry skin and bitter flesh. It looks the same as watermelon seeds but taste quite differently. They are extremely nutritious- high in protein and oil. They are often use in West Africa as thickening agent in soups, and add depth to most meals
Also referred to as wild African Mango seed, ground ogbono is used in preparing ogbono soup also know as Apon to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Ogbona soup is best enjoyed with Pounded yam, amala or fufu.
Uda seed or Negro pepper is an aromatic spice commonly used in flavouring foods in certain parts of the world, including Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana & Brazil
The uziza seed(false cubeb pepper/black peppercorns) is ”hot” and ”sometimes” used to get the ”Uziza taste” in the absence of the leaves. This leaf has a wonderful aroma.
Egusi is a wild member of the gourd family, with very dry skin and bitter flesh. It looks the same as watermelon seeds but taste quite differently. They are extremely nutritious- high in protein and oil. They are often use in West Africa as thickening agent in soups, and add depth to most meals