Author name: Bill Okelenyi

Okazi leaf, also known as wild spinach, afang, eru, or ukazi, is a dark green leafy vegetable belonging to the Gnetaceae family. It is a climbing plant that grows in the tropical regions of Africa, especially in Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon, Angola, Asia, and South America. It is widely used to prepare various soups […]

Okoho soup is a traditional dish popular among the Idoma people of Benue State, Nigeria. It is made from the stems of Okoho, which belongs to the grape family. The soup is slimy, nutritious, and delicious. It is usually eaten with Onah Oyila or Ikwirukwu (cassava flour), pounded yam, semolina, eba, or other types of

If you are looking for a delicious and nutritious soup that can warm your soul and satisfy your appetite, you should try Miyan Kuka. This is a traditional Hausa soup that is made from dried baobab leaves. It is also known as Luru soup or baobab leaf soup. It is one of the most popular

Okazi soup, or Ukazi soup, also known as Wild Flower Soup, is a delicious and nutritious vegetable soup from the Igbo people of eastern Nigeria. The soup is prepared with Okazi leaves, which are also called wild spinach (English), Afang (Efik or Ibibio), or eru leaves (Yoruba). Okazi leaves are dark green and slightly bitter,

Oha leaf is a popular cooking ingredient in Nigeria’s southeastern region. It is also known as ora leaf, African rosewood, or Pterocarpus mildraedii. The leaf is mostly used for the preparation of soups and other delectable dishes. Aside from the flavour it adds to foods, ora leaf is also used because of its medicinal and

Okra, which is also known as Okro, lady’s finger, gumbo, or bhindi, is a flowering plant that produces edible green pods. It is extensively grown in warm and tropical regions, such as Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Okro is a versatile vegetable that can be consumed either raw or cooked. It has a slimy texture

The Ogbono seed, also referred to as bush mango seed, is not only an exotic ingredient but also a nutritional powerhouse that can have a transformative impact on your health. Although the bush mango fruit is sweet and juicy, the seed is bitter and is typically dried and ground before use. Apart from being a

Bitter leaf, also called Onugbo in Igbo, Ewuro in Yoruba, or Etidot in Efik, is a popular herb in Africa with several uses in food, medicine, and cosmetics. However, what exactly is Onugbo leaf, and what are its health benefits and side effects? This article explores the nutritional and phytochemical aspects of bitter leaf and

Ewedu leaf is a green, leafy vegetable popular in West Africa, especially among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is also known as jute leaf, molokhia, or rau day in other regions of the world. Ewedu leaf has a slimy texture when cooked, similar to okra, and is often used as the main ingredient of

If you are looking for a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make Nigerian soup, you should try Ewedu soup. Ewedu soup is a traditional dish popular among the Yoruba people but can also enjoyed by other ethnic groups in Nigeria and beyond.  In this article, you will learn what Ewedu soup is, where it comes from, its