Rice is a staple in my Country Nigeria, this should encourage versatility in preparing it . One of the tasty recipes I try when im tired of Jollof, fried,coconut rice ,thai rice....name it....is Local Rice. I guess what makes it local is the use of palm oil,locust beans,dry fish, crayfish,basil (Efirin),ewa oloyin(Honey beans). It really does have different versions. I make use of any local fresh ingredient I have at home. Uncooked Rice Palm oil Iru (locust bean) Ewa Oloyin(honey beans) or black eyed beans Dry Fish (washed and de-boned) Onions(sliced) Freshly ground pepper (boiled)-you can do without it if you have dry pepper Basil leaves (Efirin) Beef Stock stock/bouillon cubes Soak the already washed dry fish in hot water, rinse the basil leaves and shred, set aside. I often start off with cooking the beans in one pot. I parboil the rice in another pot. Wash the excess starch off the rice and put some water and return it to the cooker. Add the palm oil, you want t...
This blog gives you a peek into my cooking, some nutritional tips especially for children,you will also see wholesome and easy weeknight recipes ideal for the family.I have a passion for child nutrition so i look out for children when cooking family meals.Some of the recipes are tweaked but the traditional concept is retained. Afterall, there's more than one way of doing things!!! Welcome!!!