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14 OUTSTANDING BENEFITS OF RICE (ORYZA)

Rice Rice is one of my favourite dishes! Yes, I enjoy eating rice and I can confidently vouch that almost 85 percent of the world’s population is also on my bandwagon. I don’t know about you though,  but if rice is part of your bread and butter, then you can equally support me on this note that rice dishes are so delectable and ever tempting to eat. Being one of the most consumed grains in the w

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15 AWESOME BENEFITS OF RICE BRAN OIL AND ITS SIDE EFFECTS

What is rice bran or rice germ? What is the benefit of rice bran? Did you know that an oil can be produced from the rice bran and rice germ? What is rice bran oil? Is rice bran oil good or bad? Have you eaten the rice bran oil? If yes, what are your takes on it? Are you aware of the health benefits of rice bran oil? Did you know that the stabilized soluble rice bran and rice germ is rated the number one superfood in the world? Well, these are some key questions you might want to pause for a while and answer for yourself.  Finding answers to these aforementioned questions will give you insights on what this distinctive oil is all about. Peradventure you are oblivious that anything like rice oil exists, then here are some eye-opening facts you need to be aware of this oil.

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OFE AKWU

Ofe akwu is a West African local stew prepared with palm kernel fruits and other ingredients.

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Jollof Rice || How To Cook An Authentic Smokey Party Jollof Rice

Have you been desiring to cook a smokey jollof rice but do not know how to do so? Relax, because you have just landed on the right page. My favourite part of this smokey party Jollof recipe is the fact that it was cooked with firewood and not cooker/stovetop.

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18 REASONS YOU NEED THE AFRICAN OIL BEAN (UKPAKA OR UGBA)

Developing countries are faced with many food-related challenges especially as it pertains to meeting up with the increasing food demand. As a result of this, several approaches have been adopted as a means of augmenting other main staple food so as to address the issue of malnutrition and poor feeding in these parts of the globe. I suppose that the basic privilege of everybody ought to be channel

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OFE AKWU AND RICE

Ofe akwu is a special local stew prepared with local spices and scent leaves which gives it a distinguishing taste and aroma. Give it a try.

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HERE'S WHAT YOU STAND TO GAIN FROM THE AFRICAN LOCUST BEANS

It is just phenomenal how we are surrounded with countless valuable plants that are not only essential for maintaining a friendly ecosystem but as well as for supporting our bodies. While some of these plants serve as food for man, others are used for medicinal or some other significant purposes.  But the concern is that we often fail to acknowledge most of these valuable plants in other to gain a

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CHICKEN FRIED RICE

This quick and easy recipe is a perfect guide to walk you through on how to prepare for yourself and your family some delicious chicken fried rice. Give it a try for some really tantalizing treats.

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BENEFITS OF AFRICAN PEAR (DACRYODES EDULIS)

These past years have recorded human beings acquisition of tremendous knowledge regarding what to eat and what not to eat, the use of plants,  herbs and fruits around us for both consumption and medicinal purposes.Honestly, my lifetime memoirs wouldn't be complete without mentioning about this one "buttery" staple seasonal fruit - ube. I started eating the African pear since I was young and I've a

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SOME AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY DELICACIES

Hi readers and seekers of Global kitchen knowledge like me, through the Global Food Book. I find this platform an interesting site to communicate, inform, and educate you on some African contemporary delicacies. I urge you to share with me types of food, processes and methods of preparation, as you will find it exciting, tempting and very easy to administer in your own kitchen, by yourself. ORA SO

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20 REASONS YOU NEED THE AFRICAN WALNUT (TETRACARPIDIUM CONOPHORUM)

African Walnuts I grew up realizing that one of my mum's favourite fruity snacks right from her childhood is the ukpa fruit. Infact, she dearly loved every bit of this fruit that she planted the trees in our compound as well as our farmlands. As a child, I had my curiosity over her great attachment to this fruit which prompted me to start bombarding her with several questions on why this fruit a

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AYAMASE STEW

Ayamase stew is such an interesting stew you can think of if you are passionate about traditional food because the local spices used for the preparation are such that will awaken your traditional taste bud.

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SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT PALM KERNELS

Palm kernel is among the tropical fruits that is attracting much attention both within and outside the African continent. Although it is a popular fruit especially on the African continent due to its cooking oil, yet many people pay less attention in understanding what this fruit is all about. Although most people pay minimal attention to palm kernel fruit, yet researchers reveal that this distinc

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SWEET CORN WITH AFRICAN PEAR (OKA NA UBE)

When you think of a perfect way of pairing your sweet corn, then think of this recipe because corn with African pear (oka na ube) dish is a special delicacy you can't just afford to miss.

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INSTANT POT COCONUT RICE

There is absolutely nothing so difficult about this instant pot Coconut rice recipe because it is super easy to put things together in a jiffy. Give this recipe a try if you have all the ingredients at hand. If all the ingredients are not available, you might as well use whatever choice of ingredients that appease you. Just explore your options and come up with a fantastic meal for not just you alone but for the rest of your family and friends.

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OGIRI OKPEI (CASTOR SEED) - AN AROMATIC SEASONING TO SPICE-UP YOUR MEALS

Hi friends,Where do I just start from? Well, let me start by asking if you've ever eaten any tasteless meal? Yes I've had some unlucky occasions when I ate some tasteless meals and I have no doubts you too must have experienced such. Food tastelessness can be as a result of using the wrong ingredients or possibly using the right ingredients but with the wrong cooking methods. Whichever one still l

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INSTANT POT WHITE RICE

Did you know that you can cook your white rice in 4 minutes? Yes, it is possible with an instant pot. I am happy to share this instant pot white rice recipe with you. So here is a detailed recipe on how to cook your white rice easily with an instant pot. I was inspired to make this recipe after receiving a request from one of my fans. In fact, I was specifically asked to include the measurements and the timer in the description.

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CURRY VEGETABLE RICE

How do you make your own curry vegetable rice recipe? Do you just add your rice into the pot with water and start cooking or do you wash, cook for few minutes, rinse again before finally cooking it till it gets done? Basically, I make sure I cook briefly, rinse and then finally cook till done. Find out how from this recipe.

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COCONUT FRIED RICE

Coconut fried rice - so tasty, flavourful, delectable and nutritious! Packed with the right ingredients to satisfy your desire for an amazing dish. Give the recipe a try and you will be glad you did.

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BENACHIN RICE (AKA JOLLOF)

Benachin rice also known as Jollof rice is a popular West African rice dish notable for it's reddish characteristic colour with super delicious taste. You can't beat the taste of benachin rice "jollof rice" when prepared appropriately. Try out the recipe and you will enjoy it.

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