Mama’s Kitchen

smart post preloader
garden egg stew

The Perfect Pot: A Beginner’s Guide to Garden Egg Stew with Ponmo and Dry Fish

Garden Egg stew (often called “the poor man’s expensive stew”) is a flavorful, healthy alternative to tomato stew. It’s perfect for boiled yam, plantain, or even rice. If you’ve never made it before, here is the foolproof Springpoint method. Ingredients You’ll Need: Step-by-Step Instructions: Why it works: The scent leaves provide an aroma that masks […]

Read More
How to Prepare Abacha & Ugba (African Salad)

How to Prepare Abacha & Ugba (African Salad)

Abacha is a delicacy in the eastern part of Nigeria and can be considered more of an appetizer than a full meal. Abacha (the ingredient) is made from cassava. The cassava tubers are cooked till done then sliced with a special grater. The sliced cassava is then soaked in cold water overnight, washed thoroughly and […]

Read More
How to make Chin chin

How to make Chin chin

Chin Chin is a go-to party snack that can be whipped up in no time It’s very common to see this snack being made during festive seasons in Nigeria but since my kids love it so much I make it every now and then. Chinchin can be either hard or crunchy. This recipe is a […]

Read More
How to cook Yam porridge

How to cook Yam porridge

Yam porridge is one of the most widely served meal in Nigeria being that its simple and easy to prepare. Below are the ingredients and steps towards cooking your own yam porridge Ingredients 1 kg (2.2 lbs) white puna yam Red palm Oil (to colour) 1 smoked fish (mackerel) 1 tablespoon ground crayfish medium sized […]

Read More