OKPO OKA, EKUSU, UKPO OKAH (CORN PUDDING)

It is the Corn season and for those of us from the southern part of Nigeria especially the IKA people, it calls for massive corn parties from compound to compound, street to street.
Corn pudding is seasonal so the season is enjoyed with making this pudding to use up the excess corn after boiling and roasting as much as they can eat,
Recipe is very easy and takes just a few key ingredients. Corn, salt, Onions, Pepper to taste, palm oil and seasoning. Blend everything together (preferably coarsely) then wrap batter in cooking leaves (you can garnish with choice protein, traditionally dried prawns or shrimps are used) then steam till done.
You can use ramekins or mugs to cook them if you have no leaves.
Corn pudding is a beautiful recipe and your whole family can enjoy it.

[@uduhnnekaprisca200]

I want to cook corn puddles.so I Said let me check on KZbin..wow I saw this ,Ika to the world..😂

[@lifeasadoll6461]

Ika to the world! One of our most delicious! The aroma is always out of this world!! You are such an amazing cook!❤️

[@Bishop777songsBoRNagAIn]

Looks GOOD.

[@Bishop777songsBoRNagAIn]

I lobe you so much. You are so KOOLLLL

[@bikiehi7243]

Ika to the World

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

💃💃💃

[@grandeurtravels]

Okpu oka for the win oooo. Will definitely be making mine. #proudlyagborian

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Nwenem nme susuo😘😘

[@achablessingnkem8297]

No be small agborian. Ika to the world

[@ucheonyebigwa8891]

Osuoka, eeooo, nwenem ooo, yemekee, chai, let me look for where to buy corn sharp sharp.

[@sophiaaligbe5451]

This awakened my childhood experience. I am not from agbor but I attended Marymount college.as a boarding student I spent my stipend buying corn pudding and akpu and egusi soup.wow wow wow. I am going to make mine.

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Marymount college is my almamatar too 😁

[@sophiaaligbe5451]

Good to know ma. I love your channel and your sense of humor is contagious.

[@juded8530]

So happy, seeing an Ika video for the first time’s ❤❤❤

[@davidpalmer1220]

Thanks sist am cooking mine now.....much love from Italy...ika to the world 🌎😀😀

[@FavourSaturday-ym9ps]

Just followed 😊mine taste so yummy

[@peaceudo6274]

Thanks for this delicious meal, am salvaging already, you just reminded me about my village in those days, you're an amazing Cheff well-done

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Thanks

[@celestinaoriabure4324]

Wow!! Ma,I love the ika culture...

[@sandracuteness7062]

Wow 😳😳 my favorite food is here 😋😋😋😋😋

[@learnLunch]

Remind me of my service year in Agbor Delta State. Ika is a nice place and people. Would try to make it myself. Ukpor Oka is really a great meal.

[@Ezi210]

That is delicious I like eating Nri-okah.nice one.👍

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Thanks

[@comfortijomah3317]

Well done! This is the real ukpoka.

[@enoghaseeseosa8032]

Mama I love your recepies ohhhh

[@lindalee6264]

Nice one I wish I could have some

[@gracefannydickay8289]

We called this "asuru asu oka" growing up. I must have been about 5 years old the last time i had this, and yes, it is usually pounded in the mortar, hence the name, "asuru asu oka." Thank you for this video. Now I know where Ika land is. I was surprised that i could understand some elements of your language. ❤

[@gracefannydickay8289]

Lots of memories now. It was also called "emerelotu and we (the kids had a song for it.)" 😋😅😂

[@ifeomalovet817]

I just love this lady. Weldone ma. I'm learning

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Thanks

[@angelaonyeka2717]

I am from ika south and I just love hearing the language from u. ❤reminds me of home

[@UwanimbieHome]

I’m telling you ! When she lets start cooking ehhhhh

[@OneOfThem-ye8lf]

Thanks teaching me and it’s my first time 9am today am fixing it and I will privately send you a photo. #IgboAmaka #1ofThem ❤️

[@happyegbon6260]

Proudly ika

[@onyebuchsharoncsharon2021]

Ika to d world Love u Gina❤

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Love u more ❤

[@ogunladeopeyemi7399]

We call this (abbari) in Ekiti state. yummy!!

[@chiomarita2447]

Wish I could visit agbor again..

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Me toooo

[@thehotpotfamilywithj.y1722]

Wow oh my God sis you are so amazing I just love it 👍

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Thanks much

[@oloriatanda]

It is called ABARI in my language....nice recipe

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Thanks 😘😘

[@lifeasadoll6461]

Wow! Where have I been to miss my Ika sister cooking on KZbin! 💃🏿❤️

[@successj2948]

Wow seems u are my ika sister ❤️ nice meal, I love it. The only challenge is that the kind of corn 🌽 they sell at the stores here are too watery. When I tried cooking it it was sooo watery and we couldn’t eat it.

[@estherihenyen2856]

You're right, i spend almost the whole day cooking it.😭

[@shortiebae152]

Find a recipe that adds dry corn flour or maize meal to it or leave the store bought corn to age a few days

[@allisonajobi4941]

I remember this food in Warri used to love it but didn't knw how it was made , thank you for this

[@ifeomanancy2722]

My sister am from agbor , I lov ur cooking keep it up.sis love u

[@rhowa1606]

Saying hello from New York! Geena it looks delicious. We have a corn pudding recipe from the South. I never had it with crawfish. I enjoy your videos. Your hair is nice even under quarantine. Love the braids. Your boys are adorable too! Be well. Be safe!

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Thanks so much, appreciate you 😘😘

[@gloryskills3986]

I am watching u for the first time and i love ur video. I am from Agbor

[@julietjeffrey294]

Am so doing this!

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Please send picture 😘

[@osayiodigieh]

This Igbanke man is happy. Thanks!!!

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Laweze o 😊

[@osayiodigieh]

@@FoodiesAndSpice Ohhhh! Eliè Wene'm. 😊

[@ngoziobaze8198]

Yes ooo am from Ika too and I seriously don’t joke with Ukpo but am missing it right now in Atlanta .. I tried making it two days ago but the sweetness of the corn here in U S is too much that I didn’t really enjoy it

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Maybe if you add some cornflour, it will balance out the sweetness. Lots of you are complaining about that oyibo sweetcorn 😁

[@successj2948]

NGO OBAZE apart from the sweetness, it’s too watery too

[@mercychannel22]

Nice one my Agbor sister. Love you 😘

[@More_of_Neffi]

Yummy 😋delish

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Thanks 😘

[@NancyOjerahi]

Watching again in 2024, ika to the world ❤

[@themoralcode365]

Very nice. Will definitely try this. Our chef is also very natural. 💯❤️

[@ceciliaeffiong9688]

Good luck for corn pudding

[@irenerufus1756]

Love your enthusiasm. Great food.

[@kennethmonday2268]

Waw oo good one

[@nennytseey6178]

Like seriously my sister

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

😘😘

[@isaacakogwu4036]

Cool recipe. Looks delicious. Can you consider doing a video on wara? It's a snack made from soya beans, commonly eaten in Northern Nigeria. Ideal for those avoiding meat consumption and very delicious😋

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Yeah, that is Tofu... i will look into it

[@More_of_Neffi]

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[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Thanksss 😂😂😂😘😘

[@akwunwakelvin7680]

Önu koko mè.. welldone my Ika sister. Please do you have a video on how to make ofé eruru ishi?

[@geraldeen]

O my G!! I never knew u're from Agbor. I'm from Agbor too. The way it just made me so excited, I can't even understand.

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

😁

[@collinsfavour4630]

One love

[@preciousoriahi1030]

Me too I had the same feeling, I’m so going to make ukpo this weekend since I can’t go home before the corn season is over

[@maka_maduks]

Chaiii!! I am from Agbor! Thanks for the recipe

[@susanoliver5720]

I love that dish in particular, my grandma normally makes it's for me.. during this time, saying the corn is sweater during the raining season 😍nice one anuty geena😘

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Thanks 😘😘

[@Hellcatboycoolgaming686]

My beautiful Agbor sister that looks so yummy and delicious, l wish you can ship some to me over here. It used to be one of my favorite food back then at home when l was growing up. Over here in California l still can’t find a strong enough fresh corn to make it. Is it possible to use the dry dry corn from Africa?

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

I am not sure very dry corn will give the same texture but probably when mixed with canned sweet corn, it may work. Maybe if you use the normal corn in its husk even if its soft then mix with cornflour, it will work. Ndow Nwene 😘

[@Hellcatboycoolgaming686]

Foodies And Spice Nwene yeme yeke♥️

[@nofum007]

Yes ohh, nwa onye Igbodo in the house!! Nwene ye sike ohh!

[@jessicarice2423]

You can use fresh corn from any local store in your area. Am U.S.A. am eat it now

[@mojo7371]

That accent is not Agbor, it is from Igbanke.

[@solomondooyumbaka2547]

7:34 is a precious food in Tiv land in benue state.

[@aanudami-adekunle3459]

Please Can I use vegetable oil instead of Palm oil

[@mimimimi-bc9zd]

Nice video, is it possible to make this with corn powder?

[@patriciaodeh9085]

Can u use corn flour instead since I'm in uk

[@adeotitosinchoice896]

Ikala please from which state in Nigeria

[@madublessing3681]

Can you use nylon to wrap it, or can plantain leaf go, and can one add corn flour as thickener

[@domi3087]

👌

[@sufficientgrace575]

Only you cook, only you taste and come dey hype your self- how we go take know say e sweet 😋 😏? Abegee invite taster he next time you cook oo. Nice one though

[@Nazzyamy]

Ogbu ofifi. Let me go find fresh corn

[@chisompurplerose2530]

Can you use dried corn for this?

[@marilynoire]

Please which recipe is the one you add ripe plaintain to ? I thought was this ..

[@playwright5037]

What does oka mean, and what language does it come from. Asking as a Caribbean person

[@KwiizWorld]

Ọka - igbo(Nigerian) for corn. Ukpọ is igbo for pudding. So, Ukpọ ọka is corn pudding.

[@playwright5037]

@@KwiizWorld thank you appreciate it

[@ugochitimipere5946]

Watching again in 2024 😊

[@courageuba8894]

Pls can I use nylon for it?

[@nancykelly6510]

Can I also use small containers

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Yes you can, any container you use for moimoi will work

[@Princessleeh]

Mam pls can I use dry corn instead of fresh corn?

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Fresh corn is sweeter.

[@lisaunumaro3622]

osoka osoka osoka 😂

[@peacequeen8191]

It means it's sweet it's sweet it's sweet 😊

[@funmiboluwade1981]

Ur braids have my attention...

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

😂😂😂😂 thanks

[@vivianchinenyeadims9419]

Can u cook the corn before grinding it

[@gladyshycienth4710]

No. You go fresh... Uncooked.

[@salomeedward7809]

Please can it be fryer

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Yes, it can be fried

[@salomeedward7809]

@@FoodiesAndSpice please do you have a video of the fried one

[@sharonlizzy5580]

Are you from Agbor?

[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Partly

[@Joyjoy12149]

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[@FoodiesAndSpice]

Iya Morufa, she lives on my street 😁

[@Joyjoy12149]

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[@evelynelumeze5895]

Sweet heart you're very cute and amazing

[@ilohperfect5659]

Ukpo asoka 👅👅👅

[@anndiogu8744]

Where are you dancing while cooking Are you okay?

[@chisompurplerose2530]

Can you use dried corn for this?