It’s raining, its sunny, it’s freezing, it’s snowing, it’s citrus season, baby! Talk about my favourite season because it’s also agbalumo season, and though I’m far from home, away from the source of that joy, I can bask in the joy here – of juice oranges and ugli, sanguinello and kumquats, tangerines, tangelos, mandarins and […] The post Three (3) Citrus Fruits in my Kitchen this Season appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

Ingredients 3 cups rice 12 pieces of chicken 400ml can Coconut Milk Teaspoon each: smoked paprika, onion, salt and garlic (to season the chicken) 1 bay leaf 1 tbspn coconut Oil Small minced Onion Minced Tomatoes – to taste Minced Pepper – to taste   Directions 1.     Start by seasoning the chicken with [...] One Pot Coconut Chicken & Rice appeared first on 9jafoodie | Nigerian Food Recipes.

I get lots of questions regarding the cost/price of various Nigerian delicacies in Canada. If you follow my stories on 9jafoodie instagram you will know that I don't skimp on the meat. I made a video that goes over the price of Nigerian Stew in Canada. Click below to watch.   Meat Cuts [...] The Price of Nigerian Stew in Canada appeared first on 9jafoodie | Nigerian Food Recipes.

Hi friends, Its been ages. Life and work have been full, and fulfilling. I’ve been cooking, reading, sleeping, no developing as many recipes as I used to but yeah, such is life. I’m excited to share some info about a series of events in New York this October. In partnership with the Museum of Food […] The post Coming in October | Coast to Coast – From West Africa to the World appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

 

So, I did an experiment with my yam. I wanted to know if I could store my yam without cutting or freezing.   https://www.instagram.com/p/CMAQK8wHDuM/ https://www.instagram.com/p/COdbRbSnrC1/ Watch below for what happens after 5 months   How to Store Nigerian Yam Abroad appeared first on 9jafoodie | Nigerian Food Recipes.

A few weeks ago, I gave my first ever keynote speech at the Vancouver Island University’s Food and Sovereignty symposium on Reclaiming and Reimagining Food History. Here’s an excerpt from the announcement: “Keynote speaker Ozoz Sokoh will highlight how food is more than nourishment for the body but also an important aspect of people’s history and […] The post Keynote Speech: Reclaiming and Reimagining Food History appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

Plantain is a starchy ‘fruit’ that’s used throughout its various stages of ripeness. Through its colour gradients, from green to black, the sweetness and texture change. In Nigeria, Plantains are used in similar ways across all the stages of ripeness. You’ll find them boiled, on their own or in combination with spices and vegetables in […] The post A Plantain Primer: Colour, Ripeness & More appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

Plantain is a starchy ‘fruit’ that’s used throughout its various stages of ripeness. Through its colour gradients, from green to black, the sweetness and texture change. It’s important to say that in Nigerian cooking, most traditional applications and preparation of plantain are savory from appetizer to mains and sides so even when sweet ripe plantains […] The post A Plantain Primer: Get to Know ’em – Colour, Ripeness & More appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

I will preface this by saying I am no expert. I will be sharing a few simple tips that you can apply to up your photos. Lets get into it.   Natural Light is King Whenever possible, shoot with natural light. Next to a window, next to a door. Natural light really cannot be matched [...] 3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Nigerian Food Photos appeared first on 9jafoodie | Nigerian Food Recipes.