Locust Beans are called iru in Yoruba, Eginili Igala in Ibo, Ete Edi Uku in Efik and Kalwa in Hausa. The fruit of the African locust bean tree has a pulp in which is embedded many small seeds. The pulp is dried in some areas for addition to soups, rice and cereals. A drink called […]
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Efo Riro Soup Recipe
We know you love your West African delicacies and so today we are sharing our scrumptious Efo Riro soup recipe. This good looking, mouth-watering, tasty, vegetable packed soup is delicious and nutritious (think bell peppers packed with Vitamins A and C, palm oil with its Vitamin E and locust beans stuffed with lipids) and goes […]
Egusi Soup Recipe
At African Plate our mission is to bring you the most authentic, best quality, freshest taste sensations.Our egusi made from hand peeled melon seeds, sun dried naturally, is purposely kept whole to ensure it reaches you in the freshest state possible. To use simply grind what you need. It might sound like a little bit […]