How To Cook Ukwa ! African Bread Fruit Porridge | Treculia Africana

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Today I share how African bread fruit porridge is made ( Ukwa)
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Ingredients
4 cups of dry Ukwa
2 cat fish
1 cup of palm oil
1/2 cup crafish
2 small Maggi
Salt
Pepper to taste
Edible potash ( Akawun)
Bitter leave

[@intoluskitchen6025]

Another great recipe from Ngozi! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us 😍

[@chinwendueze1681]

In all my years of eating ukwa as an Igbo girl, I just tried this recipe this night and I'm sold!!!!....what!!!!!!!

[@ajahblessingifunanya3419]

So yummy, I have never tasted ukwa but today, I feel like having a taste of it so I bought little to try out. Thanks joyful cook for having my back today and always.

[@TrinasNyammings]

Jamaican watching here ,I love different cultures 😍.Interesting meal😊

[@marycynthiasunday4021]

Another thing that soften ukwa is ngu I don't know what it's called in English. But it came out from palmnut the one that has thorns on it you burn it into ashes the ash is what soften the ukwa.

[@Leonardking-ch7zb]

I have it

[@immaculateamadiezue4990]

Please how to use ngu... Because my ukwa don't get soft when I use it

[@illoebubechukwu]

Thank you Ma. Your teaching is always very comprehensive and detailed

[@adaobiobioma9800]

This is detailed. Thanks for this.

[@chiomzy09]

Superb!! You did a great job. Using your recipe as i cook now.👍☺️

[@nwazotachizoba5809]

Simple and nice.

[@vernonmonyepartivp9055]

Aha, I have been begging to be taught how to make this. Thank you so much.

[@joyfulcook]

Thank you for watching

[@HappyliciousSeries]

I have never tasted ukwa. And I didn't even know you can add bitter leaf to it. Life itself is a teacher, the more we live, the more we learn. Thank you sis for sharing

[@joyfulcook]

Oh it’s best with bitterleaf. Thank you for watching darling

[@sandraamaoke7451]

Life indeed is a classroom ; I never heard of bitter leaf or nchaawu in ukwa. We live and learn everyday. Thanks.

[@trinajohnson5596]

It looks delicious... yum

[@joyfulcook]

Thank you

[@oyoyondokikitchen]

Looks so delicious and yummy.

[@joyfulcook]

Thank you mama

[@AmakaNjoku]

Igbo best delicacy. Beautifully cooked Nnem and the outcome looks fantastic. Well done

[@joyfulcook]

Thank you so much NJ

[@Chrisbiz-Auto101.]

Nice one

[@ngozisarah3090]

Delicious

[@vernonmonyepartivp9055]

It looks so so yummy. I haven't tasted it before but I will make it soon

[@joyfulcook]

Please do

[@DventCraft]

Thanks dear, your recipe helped… Just made the best Ukwa I have ever made

[@onyekachieamuzie8718]

Very nice dear

[@lilianonuoha8560]

Hmmmmmm😋😋😋😋😋😋 thanks for sharing

[@joyfulcook]

Thank you for watching

[@Henry-svp]

Thanks, it was really comprehensive and i understood it perfectly. The only problem is that Breadfruit is expensive although it's cheaper in Enugu. God knows that when i make money, I'll be eating this rich meal constantly.

[@adaezenwankwo6831]

You can add 5 to 10 beans seed to it while cooking to help it soften and adding scentleaf to it takes it to another level

[@adaokeke9362]

I have never had ukwa but am definitely trying this banga. It looks LUSH

[@joyfulcook]

Please do

[@ZIKKIESWORLD]

This particular ukwa is loaded onyem 😋😋

[@joyfulcook]

Thank you nwanne

[@ConfiyBlessing-zq7dh]

Thank you 💕 so much

[@Ms_buby]

Pressure cooker works great for softening ukwa fast. No need to cook for hours.

[@josephchukwurt75u4raw5]

really

[@dr.zeedams]

Wow i have never seen or heard of this dish before and it looks really delicious 😍

[@joyfulcook]

It is delicious Doc. Thank you so much

[@EndaOfToronto]

I followed your recipe and it came out a blast❤ Sending love from canada ❤❤

[@LoversOfGoodThings]

This looks good but I have not try this so enticing and delicious 😋

[@joyfulcook]

It is , thanks darling

[@NgSpace]

Ukwa is one of my best. I love it with beans. You prepared it so well. Looks delicious

[@joyfulcook]

Thanks so much for watching

[@DiaNa-oy9re]

Exactly eating Ukwa in Igbo occasion u must be a big man🤣 🤣

[@ifyscorner]

Yes dear. You can use pressure pot to cook it 😋 🥰💜💜💜

[@AMP_Chronicles]

Palm oil is a very healthy oil to use

[@bernadettehof5878]

A nuh know am ,but anyhow. Give ma own 😊😁👍

[@joyfulcook]

No shaking

[@chiamakamomegha1518]

Yes u can use Ngu to soften ukwa

[@kassyonuigbo8192]

Ngu is good👍

[@mariposaorofusionfoodchann7573]

Breadfruit seeds? Interesting!! To soften beans etc, you can use a little Baking Soda instead of Potash-Just a teaspoon or under though.

[@nicedencyrosebbOfficials-uw2rm]

❤❤❤❤

[@maryannefabian7330]

I use ngoo to soften Ukwa pls it is super healthy.

[@MrLabi-su6gt]

I am going to try mine and share the taste story haha

[@stellachinyere9982]

Ngu is used to soften breadfruit while cooking

[@IphysKitchen]

Yummy, i like breadfruit porridge. you can also soften the ukwa/breadfruit with Ngu (palm fruit ash)

[@joyfulcook]

Sounds good. I will try that

[@ogemotions1]

Where can I find the Ngu?

[@alinaalina9449]

Can't it soft without adding ngu?

[@esmirafoods1728]

@@alinaalina9449it will but it will consume so much time depending on the quantity you are cooking.

[@rosemaryugochi2855]

I tried using Ngu but it didn’t work

[@lolaemmanueltv9330]

First time seeing this recipe but looks delicious and yummy I love the added of bitterleaf. Thanks for sharing sis

[@DNVlogsLife]

Me too. Doesn’t it look like ewa riro?

[@lolaemmanueltv9330]

@@DNVlogsLife yes it does 😁

[@joyfulcook]

Thank you for watching darling

[@vernonmonyepartivp9055]

Yes, bicarbonate of soda can soften it too

[@joyfulcook]

Oh okk. Thanks

[@chizobaokeke4965]

Bicarbonate of Soda can soften it very well

[@gracechidinma4934]

Salt softens it

[@oziomaironkwe3473]

Thank you for this recipe. I'm trying it out for the first time but skipping the akanwu and using a pressure pot instead. I didn't see onions so is it safe to assume it isn't part of the recipe?

[@lindaezekaka8969]

You can use wood ash called ‘ngu’ instead of potash

[@goldenmerilisa7048]

Use a pressure pot u don't need potash with a pressure pot plus I soak mine for two day it comes out really nice.

[@Ijeoma95]

Using (ngwu) From burnt isi akwu is best and more healthy

[@Idojournal]

I have only eaten Okpa, never had breadfruit this way. This looks so inviting, and I would love to try it if I can find bread fruit in the African Store here. can I skip using bitter leaves?

[@joyfulcook]

Check and so them as well. I’m sure they’ll have it. Oh yes you can skip butter leaf. Thank you darling

[@DNVlogsLife]

It look so much like ewa riro

[@joyfulcook]

I know right . Some people eat it with beans . Thanks ma

[@isiguzorgoodness6850]

Instead of bitter leaf use scent leaf well I use it cos I have many in my farm

[@florenceonwukamuche4292]

Good job Mama! Must potash be used? Heard it's not good for pregnant women.

[@kenelovennaji3090]

Ukn you will get from Palm fruit you will burnt a dry palmfruit then collect the ashes the color is normally white tried it in the nylon. Use to make Abacha or ukwa very good

[@obinnajude5215]

Is bitter leaf composer to add?

[@poranefo]

Please cook bittetleaf soup, Nne. Thanks

[@joyfulcook]

Ok ✅

[@chikahenrrietha1901]

Thanks very much but is it a raw bitter leaf?

[@gideonqueen2695]

Can I use basil leaf

[@josephbekongfe2973]

Toka can also soften it

[@marycynthia7820]

Selman please is that free training content still available for someone to learn from? if yes please where can I see it

[@adaezejane9697]

Baking soda can soften it also

[@onyinyechiejiogu7122]

You can soak it with salt when soaking it over night and then add salt when you put it on fire and cover tight and see the outcome

[@CharlesFavour-z5d]

Pls can I use another leaf like scent leaf instead of bitter leaf

[@amarachukwuilo3145]

Ngu can be used in place of potash.

[@helenihuoma5207]

Use potash nkwu it’s healthier too from palm

[@makaastructurelimited3371]

Ngu (palm fruit head burnt n the ash can be soaked n used, i prefer that that akawu)

[@maureenamajoyi1135]

Unripe plaintain can soften ukwa too

[@agattyj2169]

My dear use pressure cooker. It's the best to cook ukwu. I live in UK myself

[@joyfulcook]

Ok thanks

[@chiomaijezie1978]

Ngu too can soften ukwa! Ngu is a n ash gotten from burnt palm fruit thorny sticks! After burning the dried thorny sticks into ashes, you gather the ash and dissolve in water! Allow it to settle to remove sand and other dirts! Then sieve with a clean cloth, the juice is ready! Ngu is the best alternative to potash!

[@josephchukwurt75u4raw5]

this is what igbos use now bcause of health implication of Akanwu

[@anuweghcharleschukwuemeka4579]

Can I cook with Nchawu

[@poranefo]

Or use ngu. Dried plantain leaves

[@joyfulcook]

Thank you!

[@chinweekebafe5261]

You can use pressure pot to soften it.

[@joyfulcook]

I’ll try that

[@ogemotions1]

For how long would it cook in this?

[@scholasticaomeni1122]

I cook my ukwa with pressure pot

[@isiguzorgoodness6850]

Why the bitter leaf?

[@vernonmonyepartivp9055]

Pls is this same thing used for making okpa?

[@joyfulcook]

No that’s a totally different recipe.

[@vernonmonyepartivp9055]

Pls why is bitterleaf added? Is it a must add for ukwa?

[@joyfulcook]

It’s not a must. You can skip it

[@user-iy3yi2qs2g]

Please I have added potash to mine and is yet to get soft .been cooking for 2hours now

[@julietonyeananam1705]

The best tin that softens ukwa is salt💯💯💯💯💯 Before u start cooking ur ukwa,add salt and then water before u start cooking It won’t even reach 5mins and ur ukwa will be soo soft,try this ant thank me later N/B: You should add the salt before u even put ur gas cooker on

[@DithsHauteSpot]

So how many minutes after you add the salt do you wait before you turn on the gas?

[@ogemotions1]

Hope it would still come out good?

[@agnesnelson195]

Am getting married to Igbo man soon, so I really need to learn how to cook Igbo food especially Ukwa his favorite Igbo meal

[@mavisorisah]

I'm married to one, he bought it and thinks I can cook it. I'm here in university of KZbin 😅

[@onyejejessica445]

You can use ncha instead of potash because potash can cause stomato upset

[@Princess-eo8uq]

Me I use pressure pot. I have never use potash o

[@vernonmonyepartivp9055]

Pls can stockfish be added to it?

[@curlynaijachic4116]

Yes

[@joyfulcook]

Oh yes you can

[@elizabethclara8470]

I use pressure pot

[@cozyroyalethebest3571]

Yes, ngu

[@dorisokoli2134]

You can use ngu

[@saminatel6003]

Can it be cooked without soaking it overnight?

[@adakuakabogu856]

It can be cooked without soaking, it just takes longer time to cook. U can use pressure cooker to cook it faster

[@poranefo]

Use pressure pot to cook it

[@vieve2000]

Pleasure cook don't taste the same.

[@bekebeke2861]

Why do i like it plain?

[@lmc1966]

what is the potash?

[@officialoluwajago9179]

Akawu or NGO

[@RUTHCHIOMAOKEKE]

Must I add bitter leaves

[@joyfulcook]

It’s not a must. You can also use sent leaf or not at all. It will still be delicious

[@priscaonyens6184]

Nope

[@chidimmafavour4026]

Use pressure pot, is better and faster. You don't need akanwu

[@ifeoluwaomolola5040]

Don't know what I did wrong cos I've been cooking it for over 1hr and it has refused to soften 😢

[@smarvicdave9915]

Where is mmiri ukwa ?

[@helenihuoma5207]

Use pressure pot Leave those stuff

[@olufunshobabajideelijah4722]

if the ukwa is roasted can I still go ahead with this method

[@chizobaalozie821]

No, you can't! Just use coconut for roasted ukwa

[@ginikachieunice5161]

Can a pregnant woman add that potash to the food?

[@debbyshog6539]

Baking soda is a very healthy option than akan

[@nnennachima3498]

If you use pressure cooker and you will not need akawu. thanks

[@glorianwachukwu6588]

What is the Igbo name of potash

[@franko3530]

Akanwu