OKRO SOUP (Vee's Dishes Style)</h1> <article> <h1>OKRO SOUP (Vee's Dishes Style)</h1> <p>2015-05-09T09:21:00.001-07:00</p> Okra soup goes down well with any type of swallow hehehhhe... Ya all know what I mean for the Okra lovers. I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">tend to get hungry quickly anytime I have this soup because the digestive process is so fast, maybe it's just me....have you guys had this experience. Hmmm</span><br /> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBjmkyt5ALmUrtXOJhIR-FR4iVA-PMoVI-K0bo_tD1gs5PZIoZIDsDrYodi58h-BKh2Z1kNapBy4M3c11slCqk5szuSUYmxckCiYqdwh48sqw6QSYlEIqoRyfcmZBQtgUW3AOHKPb_pU/s640/blogger-image-373694989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> </div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"></span><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Anyways I made this for a weekday lunch, like I said in my previous post when it comes to greens I like it fresh, barely cooked so I can derive all the nutrients as much as possible. So again reduce cooking time when adding the veggies to the barest minimum.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span></div> <br /> <div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">This african-Nigerian soup to be precise is made from farm fresh okra(lady fingers) and vegetables with an assortment of meat, fish, tripe, stockfish, periwinkle, prawns etc depending on the cook. </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span></div> <br /> <div> <div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"><b>INGREDIENTS</b></span></div> <div> 1 kg beef cut into medium chunks</div> <div> 4 large dried fish deboned & torn into large pieces</div> <div> 1kg okra finely diced</div> <div> 1 tbsp ground ogbono , </div> <div> 1 large bunch Uziza/ugwu/spinach <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">leaves chopped </span></div> <div> 1 cooking spoon ground crayfish </div> <div> 1 large onion chopped </div> <div> 3 tbsp ground fresh chilli </div> <div> 1 cooking spoon palm oil</div> <div> 2 season cubes(knorr)</div> <div> 1 tbsp salt/to taste </div> <div> 3 cups of beef stock</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>METHOD OF PREPARATION</b></div> <div> 1. Add beef to medium pot, season with 1 knorr cube, 1 tbsp pepper, half onion, half salt & 1 cup of water. Place over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes or until meat is tender. Add dried fish and steam for additional 3 minutes. </div> <div> 2. Place medium pot over heat and add 1 cooking spoon palm oil, add half chopped onion and ground ogbono. Stir properly add all steam ingredients in step 1 with the stock. Add additional stock to slightly cover. </div> <div> 3. Add all seasonings, ground chilli, crayfish, knorr cube and salt to taste. Allow to boil thoroughly for about 15 minutes. Add the Okro and chopped Uziza. Combine and simmer for 5 minutes. </div> <div> 4.Stir, remove from heat & Serve hot/warm</div> <div> <b>Bon Appetit</b></div> <div> <br /></div> SERVING IDEAS - Serve with eba, pounded yam, semolina , wheat or plantain flour. </div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhdNaQOFqPPTId0bL_-K8IswltgFxIn9Xq4xA3m5By-epiTpBQMwCUDZeliItAKzvjFM1wGNwmW7nQdmGZdHf5pLMgxTI6o_xQSK0e2hL855vTZyZ0sDvabcEv9VF6Zy1l-iST4RkUCA/s640/blogger-image-473866482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> <br /> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"> <i>And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed. Isaiah 61:9 KJV</i></span></div> <div> <br /></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>BEAN PORRIDGE & RIPE PLANTAIN</h1> <p>2015-05-09T08:56:00.001-07:00</p> Porridge beans is a household favorite especially when you have young children because it supplies them with the necessary nutrients they need for growth and nourishment. Adults also need this proteins as well.<br /> <div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEPp4R5Qn7ICmPs5L5BbBF3ymkQh7FWjpy5FK7RvmS-6PkPLoIAX6i0lt5hsipdw_ujdnzythrCnwhYXkfJuG3eRXse4w2AZcRwj8jG5gEhqL73KIEQ2IaWcyeox6LLpy91QO69uzWgs/s640/blogger-image-1049123617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> <br /> <a name='more'></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">The food experts advice you consume up to 3 cups of legumes weekly </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">because they are very good for your health. </span><br /> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">I Used black eye beans for my porridge but you can use other varieties of beans like the red beans or honey beans. Some people don't eat beans because of the high gas content, here are a few tips to reduce gas. </span></div> <div> <b>Tips to reduce gas in beans</b></div> <div> - soak beans in water for 30 minutes before cooking. </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>COOKING TIME - 1 Hr 30minutes</b></div> <div> <i>Prep Time - 10 min</i></div> <div> <i>Cooking Time - 1hr 20 min</i></div> <div> <i><br /></i></div> <div> <b>INGREDIENTS</b></div> <div> 2 cups of picked beans</div> <div> 10 cups of water</div> <div> 1 tbsp dried pepper</div> <div> 1 large onion chopped</div> <div> 1 cooking spoon ground crayfish </div> <div> 1 seasoning cube Maggi</div> <div> 1 cooking spoon palm oil</div> <div> 1 tbsp salt or to taste</div> <div> 2 large ripe plantain, cubed</div> <div> 1 cooking spoon ground oil</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>METHOD OF PREPARATION</b></div> <div> 1. Add beans to medium pot, add water to slightly cover it. Place over heat and bring to a boil. Add water at intervals and cook until bean is very soft when pressed between thumb and fore finger. About 1hr, you can use a pressure cooker to reduce cooking time. </div> <div> 2. Add chopped onion, pepper, crayfish, Maggi, salt and palm oil. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes until ingredients are fully incorporated and the porridge is juicy not dried or watery so ensure check water level.</div> <div> 3. Add groundnut oil to a frying pan and place over medium heat. Allow oil to heat up and fry plaintain 1 min on each side. Do not crowd the pan. Serve warm with bean porridge</div> <div> <b>Bon Appetit</b></div> <div> <b><br /></b></div> <div> <b></b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAyDsPKPNuqVTNgHvSLJU5MNe2ojpRCza-HS0oa6oQruqwW9p2_iZXaDlIw7lf9E9DrcS7ftNNAwLsttSZVvv5U5jpy_KzSUK6DVNGaZoRJlUUa0LkteXsN1xyIGaeW4uJ14Bior02QY/s640/blogger-image--1490748206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></b></div> <b><br /></b></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">SERVING IDEAS - serve with soaked garri or sliced bread. </span></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Isaiah 61:1 KJV</span></i></div> </div> <div> <br /></div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>NATIVE SOUP</h1> <p>2015-05-09T08:54:00.001-07:00</p> <b>RIVERINE NATIVE SOUP</b><br /> <div> <div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBrsGh-vTtsHNaeViHrDYa2gakjJ1vbLkp3CTa4X-pwousvpk83Tox3wj66SyYr1XgOxytWwwfA8nWZI0BDiDDdyRiUzOYEKcMN5gZwZ2xle0Z3jzhQle9bPbpyylXc1_lGgPDGCZggoY/s640/blogger-image-1000889289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NATIVE SOUP</td></tr> </tbody></table> Native soup is One of hubby's all time favorite and also a favorite of the riverine residents. It's usually prepared with fresh seafood and a thickner is used.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <div> For my version am using a combo of dried items & fresh periwinkle. I used ofor as thickner but you can also use boiled pounded cocoyam or ground achi. The Fresh uziza leaf gives it a distinctive flavor which makes this soup a must try for every foodie........it doesn't get any better than this.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><b>INGREDIENTS</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">1 cow head cut into medium chunks</span></div> </div> <div> 2 large Kpomo cut into small cubes</div> <div> 3 meduim dried fish deboned</div> <div> 2 cups fresh periwinkle </div> <div> Half cup ground dried crayfish </div> <div> 4 tbsp grounded ofor (thickner) </div> <div> 2 bunches Uziza leaves finely chopped</div> <div> 3 tbsp ground fresh chili</div> <div> 1 large onion chopped</div> <div> 1 cooking spoon palm oil</div> <div> 2 seasoning cubes (Maggi)</div> 3 cups of beef stock<br /> <div> Salt to taste </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>METHOD OF PREPARATION</b></div> <div> 1. Add cow head to a medium pot with one litre of water and set over heat cook until meat is soft about 40mins; due to my choice of meat it takes a longer time to get soft. Add kpomo, dried fish, half chopped onion, 1 Maggi, 1 tbsp chilli and salt and cook for another 5 minutes.</div> </div> <div> 2. Set medium pot over heat, add palm oil and sauté onion and chilli for 10 secs, add all ingredients in step one above and add 3 cups of beef stock. </div> <div> 3. Add periwinkle, remaining chopped onion, crayfish, seasoning cube and pinch of salt to taste. Allow to cook for 15 mins.</div> <div> 4. Add thickner(ofor) little at a time, till desired thickness is achieved. Stir properly to dissolve thickner and incorporate ingredients. Simmer for 5 mins.</div> <div> 5. Add chopped Uziza leaves , combine and simmer for 2 mins. </div> <div> 6. Stir, remove from heat and serve with desired swallow.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4RWLzAGqyizRNeGTLr1qCzmKA1laYQfuxtTDNlpVG3MWtfidv5Qw7g-MPpbr6ASQYROD2B4HEYoOF-tPO2ZpKEW46JuvFI25BQHjpIPwNMJl-EJVKkbQDj8uIzhuRQSlryFor3l-pl8/s640/blogger-image-2103671178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <b>Bon Appetit</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> SERVING IDEAS - serve with pounded yam, starch, wheat, semovita or Eba.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <i>John 15:5 KJV</i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <i>I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.</i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <i></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjed8llkEkdVkol3MWD79yIJmmxltfiYRTsVqE2H1BcCaFRXxJ29k1zgHJjbG466WCGbu3GKelz0MQ-rHp4jBXHwWY778zF6nNbvEm3KPCUoGD4-Z_0U8qWFYbFEyB6Pw2Qz99YAp7kJLI/s640/blogger-image-1511789782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></i></div> <i><br /></i> <div> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>EDIKANG IKONG SOUP</h1> <p>2015-04-17T09:42:00.001-07:00</p> <div> I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">just got back from a trip and my brother-in-law came visiting and there was absolutely nothing in the fridge. I hurriedly made this Edikang Ikong soup a deliciously rich Nigerian vegetable soup and it turned out quite delicious; I could testify to this because my hubby and in-law asked for a second helping. I too partook and I must say I overfed myself. When it comes to vegetable soup I just love it, apart from it been tasty it's packed with a whole lot of nutrient. </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"></span><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPaVdnA0fsDlLTJQ1cQsRu-1OP8g2rXNM79_mosDXbA5OEkgRPH75ZcWr9GdU0gxXAaag0Drw5Gedan44xLvtu2Zq6eANzm6eT3FTpRLQcBDbrCd34JJTHgua1_39U-HGRWh5e4VXbww/s640/blogger-image-1132096889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">EDIKANG IKONG SOUP</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"></span></div> </div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"></span><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">The secret in retaining the nutrients in greens(vegetables) is not to overcook them; Always reduce cooking time to the barest minimum that way nothing is lost and you gain a lot in the long run. </span><br /> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span> <div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><b>COOKING TIME - 60 MINS</b></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><i>Prep Time - 20 mins</i></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><i>Cooking Time - 40 mins </i></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><i><br /></i></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"><b>INGREDIENTS</b></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">2 medium bunch ugwu leaves (fluted pumpkin leaves) washed & finely chopped. </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">3 bunches water leaf washed & finely chopped</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">1kg beef, cut into large chunks</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">3 large dried catfish, deboned & torn into small pieces</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">1 medium dried stock fish </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">1 large onion finely chopped</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">1 cooking spoon ground dried crayfish </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">2 cooking spoons palm oil</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">2 tbsp fresh ground scotch bonnet pepper</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">2 seasoning cubes (Maggi)</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">2 cups of water</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">1 tbsp salt or to taste </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><b>METHOD OF PREPARATION </b></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">1. Add beef to medium pot, season with 1 Maggi cube, 1 tbsp pepper, half onion, half salt & 1 cup of water. Place over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes or until meat is tender. </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">2. Wash stock fish thoroughly with warm water & salt. Add to the goat meat and steam for additional 10 mins. Add more water to pot to stop it from drying up. </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">3. Add 1 cup of water to slightly cover the steamed goat meat and stock fish. Add the dried catfish, pepper, onion, crayfish, Maggi, palm oil and salt to taste. Cover and allow to boil undisturbed for 15 mins.</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">4. Add waterleaf and ugwu(fluted pumpkin leaf) stir to combine thoroughly, cover and cook for further 5 mins until aroma fills the kitchen.</span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">5. Stir, remove from heat and serve hot or warm. </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8PpjQTqyEtK8BbKokTYmRQxN3hV484b7O8K-Kn7GL4k7PUKD53lcQEnjKc_lLzDup-0Z_O2b2g9aP8YfRnOJWIc-RjmPiApSIfjhNfWORaRkCFHKDem525Y1mF-uHhDFdvyD6K4n5T_E/s640/blogger-image-716191552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><b>Bon Appetit</b></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">SERVING IDEAS - Serve with eba, pounded yam, semolina or steamed white rice. </span></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><i>That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Ephesians 1:17</i></span><br /> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span></div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>VEES DISHES CHILI CRAB (SINGAPORE STYLE)</h1> <p>2015-03-30T12:54:00.001-07:00</p> If you enjoy crab as much as I do; then you should absolutely try this Singapore chili crab recipe.The Singapore style crab recipe is one of those recipes I have come to enjoy and love absolutely. I try to recreate this recipe any chance I get. The taste of this delicacy is heavenly and its a mixture of spicy because of the addition of chilli, sweet and tasty all at the same time.<br /> <div> <br /> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVZEWqxa_Ll4qkPHGQ6Zf898XrjAdLDA0ET3dAL3ijFrIOt0NO54DT5eVDNE5OoVIcPT6kaGKsWMazB3WjApvGjo8RYn0Zt5pV43Wd-KuDfaJV6aPmjvTf7oLQifv_TaZuXbirY5f5OA/s640/blogger-image-1457067908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VEES DISHES CHILLI CRAB</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <a name='more'></a></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"><b>TOTAL TIME - 15 minutes</b></span><br /> <div> Prep 5 min<br /> Cook 10 min</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>INGREDIENTS </b></div> <ul> <li>2 large crabs </li> <li>3 tbsp vegetable oil</li> <li>4 tbsp dark soy sauce</li> <li>1 medium onion chopped</li> <li>4 dried red chillies soaked </li> <li>2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce</li> <li>1 tbsp tomato paste</li> <li>1/4 tomato sauce</li> <li>2 garlic cloves minced</li> <li>1 inch root ginger paste</li> <li>1 tbsp sugar</li> <li>1 tsp salt / to taste</li> <li>half cooking spoon water</li> <li>Fresh plantain leaves</li> </ul> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>METHOD OF PREPARATION</b><br /> <ol> <li><b> </b>Remove the crab's top shell and chop the crab into quarters. Crack the claws to allow the flavors to penetrate. Remove the juicy and gray gills and save.</li> <li> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">Place chopped onion and chilli in a food processor and process to a paste. </span></li> <li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Add oil to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">wok place over medium-high heat and heat until slightly smoking. Add crab and stir fry for 5 minutes till crab is cooked and shell turns red; meat will turn white when done. </span></li> <li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Add the onion and chilli puree, ginger and garlic fry until fragrant about a minute. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, saved juicy and gray insides, sugar, water and salt; mix through. Stir fry for 5 minutes to fully Incorporated ingredients. </span></li> <li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"> Remove from heat and arrange on Plantain leaves. Serve warm</span></li> </ol> </div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"></span><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ORPi9w2CGZvFzUZWxh28podVT_kmLTcGu9Bbj0fbNFXn1rTv-KhuJyarlAbJYE1dTvncVl_NKmRTz12mpQ_M8fXrTYcNWO8CKs5PfQQMeR-IfOTJXLczDsydluJeUDBYNk7EEEBH4g4/s640/blogger-image--1062040020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chilli Crab (Singapore style)<u><br /></u></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"></span></div> </div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span></div> <div> <div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> <b>Bon Appetit</b></div> <div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> SERVING IDEAS - serve with steamed rice or toast bread.</div> <div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> <i>And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 2 Corinthians 9:8</i></div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>VEES DISHES STIR FRY RICE</h1> <p>2015-03-29T09:51:00.001-07:00</p> This is a chicken stir fry rice I made from previous cooked rice I stored in the fridge. It's quick and quite tasty; having stayed in Asia a while I have come to like some but not all of Chinese dishes especially the chicken stir fry rice. Am recreating this based on that recipe. Add more veggies if you desire and adjust seasoning to suit your palate.<br /> <br /> <div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNxuFJ1_4cLIowsxEKgI0JMCBmfJBf1bQyYU_oWMGPuY1veEnMdCW0fZI3mGJLJ_W-s5NnveFmq7fqdz70EP7smUdxyc9c6TZH1WWiYmMWuApjDXk4-guKGdwWlFOYsPMGmYH78XGga1Y/s640/blogger-image-430619956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vees Dishes Stir Fry Rice</td></tr> </tbody></table> <a name='more'></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"><b>TOTAL TIME - 25 minutes</b></span><br /> <div> Prep 10 min<br /> Cook 15 min<br /> <br /> <b>INGREDIENTS</b><br /> <ul style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 2.5em; padding-right: 2.5em; padding-top: 0px;"> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 cup parboiled rice/old rice</li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 cup cooked chicken cut into small chunks </li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">2 tbsp olive oil</li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 large onion chopped and divided into 3 parts</li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">4 tbsp soy sauce</li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 tsp dried pepper flakes</li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">2 garlic cloves paste</li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 tsp fresh ginger paste</li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 tsp salt/to taste</li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">3 eggs lightly beaten</span></li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Handful of shrimps washed and veins removed</span></li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">3 drops soy sauce </span></li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">Lettuce leaves washed & shredded</li> <li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 cucumber peeled, seeds removed and cut in long strip</li> </ul> <div> <b>Dressing</b><br /> <ul> <li><b> </b>1 tbsp olive oil</li> <li> 1 tsp apple cider vinegar</li> <li> 1 tsp lime juice</li> </ul> </div> <div> <b>METHOD OF PREPARATION</b><br /> <ol> <li>Place wok over medium heat add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl to coat; add 1 part onion, 3 drops of soy sauce , pinch of salt to egg mix properly. Add mixture to pan working quickly, Swirl pan until egg is set and puffed. Flip egg and cook on other side briefly, remove egg from wok and chop.</li> <li>Add shrimp to wok and stir fry until it changes color and shrimp is a bit crispy about a 1min. Remove from wok and place on a serving plate. </li> <li>Add remain olive oil to work add 1 part onion, ginger, garlic and stir continuously for 10 seconds watch carefully so it doesn't burn. Add pepper flakes, soy sauce, chicken to wok and stir properly to coat ingredients.</li> <li>Add parboiled rice and salt to wok, tossing to mix well and stir fry for 10 minutes or until ingredients are fully incorporated. </li> <li>Toss lettuce and cucumber with dressing </li> <li>Serve hot with a side of chopped eggs, shrimp, onion and salad. </li> </ol> </div> <div> <b>Bon Appetit</b></div> <div> <b><br /></b></div> <div> SERVING IDEAS - Serve with a side of salad and iced tea.</div> <div> <br /> <i>That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Ephesians 1:17</i></div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>NIGERIAN SMOKED FISH JOLLOF RICE</h1> <p>2015-03-27T07:12:00.004-07:00</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="mobile-photo"> </div> HOW TO MAKE NIG<b>ERIAN SMOKED FISH JOLLOF RICE</b><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprSFpmhkxyV2NBl2FgsBs9Yr6FlrFAJfkeqAd6CGQ8gmv7Gz5sTSiePxOhmC041ocN1WyjYK4EZWkfvQv7797pAor6J8GbkAQfJMaVCmcN9YuFYTd57xVIPr5Gq9T1TtDKeQptuVGY-k/s1600/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FUG9ydCBIYXJjb3VydC0yMDE1MDMxOS0wMjk5M18xNDI3NDUyNzYxMjYyX28uanBn%3F=-793564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nigerian Smoked Fish Jollof Rice</td></tr> </tbody></table> <b> </b>Nigerian Jollof rice is a easy and tasty recipe that can be made by both the experience and newbie cook. It's the most popular delicacy in nigeria prepared in almost every household and you find it at party events menu. There are different variations to this dish and you can use fish, chicken or beef. I used dried smoked croaker fish for this recipe and it gave this a distinctive flavor; smoke iced fish or catfish is also a good option. <br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a> <br /> <a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1878211021197396901" name="more"></a><b> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"><b>TOTAL TIME - 60 minutes</b></span><br /> <i> Prep 15 min</i><br /> <i> Cook 45 min</i><br /> <br /> <b>INGREDIENTS</b><br /> <ul> <li>2 cups parboiled rice</li> <li>2 smoked croaker fish de-boned and torn apart in medium pieces</li> <li>1 cooking spoon vegetable oil</li> <li>1 large onion chopped </li> <li>1 medium tin tomato paste</li> <li>1 cup ground fresh tomato </li> <li>2 tbsp ground scotch bonnet pepper </li> <li>1 tbsp curry powder</li> <li>1 tsp dried thyme </li> <li>1 season cube knorr</li> <li>1 tbp salt or to taste</li> <li>3 cups chicken stock </li> </ul> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFuKmoPRARixzXvRpVa5Gq4f78jsf755dqnya4rDBbTgbBHg3QnLiNKw8zSEnBaWKvuk_yPolZujJfFM-N60OmW5iW5YvurLz6hm-TrVFAJ1eHIODogyZL6nO0mTjtGcBlD_OuD2rsz8/s1600/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FUG9ydCBIYXJjb3VydC0yMDE1MDMxOS0wMjk3N18xNDI3NDUwNTIxNTkwX28uanBn%3F=-753966" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Array of cooking ingredients</td></tr> </tbody></table> <ul></ul> <b>MODE OF PREPARATION </b><br /> <ol> <li>To make sauce, heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion cook, stirring until onion is softened about 3 minutes. Stir in ground fresh tomato, scotch bonnet pepper and cook for 5 minutes then add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes stirring until the sour taste is gone. </li> <li> Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; smoke fish, curry powder, thyme, seasoning cube(knorr), salt cook stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened and oil rises to the top for 10 minutes. </li> </ol> <ul> </ul> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-gLqp_k7vimnrUpUD52H-d-LPcJMDcZ_JAPjk2SN4VQd_17pfMr-WYzmH9H_TwKkiIf9bgrcmLjT3DAY1HNnevFPoLEjhR8jp-TAnT7VCCN9fBehK2uU3mkjJEtnYGUxPfHqDJ7ry0k/s1600/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FUG9ydCBIYXJjb3VydC0yMDE1MDMxOS0wMjk4Nl8xNDI3NDUxODUxNzA1X28uanBn%3F=-751260" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jollof Rice Sauce</td></tr> </tbody></table> <ol></ol> 3. Lower heat and add the parboiled rice to the tomato sauce; combine thoroughly with rubber spoon and add chicken stock to cover rice slightly.<br /> 4. Cook on high heat for 10 minutes then lower heat to the least and cover; cook until the rice is soft and water is dried.<br /> 5. Serve hot or warm.<br /> <br /> SERVING IDEAS - Serve with a side of coleslaw salad or fried ripe plantain<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>“In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul.” Psalm 138:3</i></div> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> </article> <article> <h1>WEEKEND SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS</h1> <p>2015-03-24T02:07:00.000-07:00</p> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUuyDpWf2o5cvOPsaypjz4MgHCCUl5eYo0-inqKVBfsw3cId7yiXloQ4dtCo7b0NUmxusevsJYzRsCNJJf1JnMXorqaR0k73B-EpueTrwLP10d1g2TT0Obnkm1kjwAyXA-0vgy2M1j6M/s1600/20120501_135627_1426167732496_o-769632.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spaghetti and Meatballs</td></tr> </tbody></table> </blockquote> <div class="mobile-photo"> </div> <br /> <b>WEEKEND SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS</b><br /> Spaghetti and meatballs is a fantastic and low cost recipe that is quick and very easy to prepared. I prepared this recipe as a weekend dinner, I sometimes like to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen; if you share the same views then this is one of those recipes that will help you accomplish that.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><b>TOTAL TIME - 60 minutes</b></span><br /> <i> Prep 15 min</i><br /> <i> Cook 45 min</i><br /> <br /> <b>INGREDIENTS</b><br /> <i>Tomato Sauce</i><br /> <ul> <li>2 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>1 Large Onion chopped</li> <li>2 Large garlic cloves, minced</li> <li>5 Large fresh Tomato, finely chopped</li> <li>1 medium tin tomato puree</li> <li>1 tbsp curry powder</li> <li>1 tbsp fresh scotch bonnet pepper paste</li> <li>1 tsp salt</li> <li>1 seasoning cube(knorr)</li> <li>1 pack whole wheat spaghetti</li> </ul> <i><b>MEATBALLS</b></i><br /> <ul> <li>1 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>1 onion chopped</li> <li>1 pound minced meat</li> <li>2 tbsp dried plain bread crumbs</li> <li>1 tsp paprika</li> <li>1 tsp salt</li> </ul> <b>MODE OF PREPARATION</b><br /> <ol> <li>To make sauce, heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring until onion is softened about 3 minutes. Stir in fresh tomato and cook for 5 minutes.</li> <li> Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; cook stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened for 15 minutes.</li> <li> Meanwhile to meatballs,heat oil in large non stick pan over medium heat, add onion stirring for about 1 minute; add half of the minced meat. Stir until the mince is heated through, cook uncovered if necessary until all liquid evaporates.</li> <li> Combine the cooked mince with the rest of the ingredients, including raw mince.</li> <li> With damp hands form mixture into 12 golf size balls and place on baking tray lined with baking sheet/foil. Bake until brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes.</li> <li> Meanwhile cook spaghetti according to package instructions, omitting salt if desired. Drain</li> <li> Add meatballs to Tomato sauce; cook stirring occasionally until heated through about 9 minutes.</li> <li> Combine sauce with spaghetti thoroughly.</li> <li> Serve hot or warm.</li> </ol> SERVING IDEAS - Serve with a side of coleslaw salad or fried ripe plantains<br /> <br /> <b>Bon Appetit</b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26</i></div> <br /> </article> <article> <h1>BEEF CURRY SAUCE</h1> <p>2015-03-12T06:23:00.000-07:00</p> <b>BEEF CURRY SAUCE</b><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1HJgFcuNK3gyFqsB8JGdxCrWTNFTeiUVRD4H9qI_ddC5rmFFYT7hkB7VXKmxP2M1hEL6p7KF5lH8_TYRhngI7i6y6b3d6wYTSHGUSF-oPHhlcbGEe67691A2TUJvXDzO13e4MlTRC-s/s1600/20120502_145830(1)_1426162220017_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beef Curry Sauce</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> This is a delectable beef curry sauce with a slightly creamy texture and a wonderfully aromatic fragrance from the use of Garam Masala spice. This curry origins are from the southern and southeast Asian cuisines.<br /> Curry simply means any dish which has a richly spiced sauce cooked with meat and/or vegetables.<br /> <a name='more'></a>Indian curry is one of my favorite go to sauce and the the beef can be substituted with chicken, shellfish or fish and a combination of different vegetables as desired. This is a wet curry because am using coconut milk and warm water; to make a dry variation use limited amount of liquid.<br /> Am using garam masala spice which is a common Indian spice; components of the mix are toasted, then ground together. A typical Indian version of garam masala contains: bay leaf, cloves, black and white peppercorns, nutmeg, cumin, mace, ginger, cayenne, allspice, fennel, cinnamon etc.<br /> You can find the garam masala at any food store in the spice section; I purchase mine at Spar Mall in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. <br /> <br /> <b> TOTAL TIME - 60 minutes</b><br /> <i> Prep 20 min</i><br /> <i> Cook 40 min</i><br /> <br /> <b>INGREDIENTS</b><br /> <ul> <li>1kg beef cut into big chunks or as desired</li> <li>1 tsp ground turmeric</li> <li>2 tbsp garam masala</li> <li>1 small tin tomatoe puree</li> <li>4 cloves garlice, peeled and coarsely chopped</li> <li>1 Inch root of ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped</li> <li>2 fresh green chillies</li> <li>1 large onion </li> <li>1 tsp parika</li> <li>1 tsp salt or to taste</li> <li>4 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>1 cup coconut milk </li> <li>3 cups warm water</li> </ul> <b>METHOD OF PREPARATION </b><br /> <ol> <li>Trim off any fat from the meat, wash and dry on absorbent paper and cut into big chunks or as desired.</li> <li> Place ginger, garlic, green chillies and half onion in electric blender and blend until fairly smooth. Chop remaining onion finely.</li> <li>Pour olive oil in cooking pan over medium heat and fry chopped onion, adjust heat to low and add paprika, turmeric, 1 tbsp garam masala spice from the specified amount . Stir and fry for 2-3 minutes.</li> <li>Now add the liquidised ingredients and fry for 10 - 12 minutes, stirring frequently. if during this time the spices tend to stick to the botton of the pan, sprinkle with about 1 tspn of water at a time as when necessary.</li> <li>Add the meat and adjust heat to medium high. Fry for 4-5 minutes stirring constantly.</li> <li>Add the tomato puree, salt, coconut milk and water, stir and mix, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until the meat is tender. Stir occasionally during the first half of cooking time, but more frequently towards the end to ensure that the thickened gravy does not stick to the bottom of the pan.</li> <li>Add remaining garam masala, stir properly and remove from heat and serve hot or warm as desired.</li> </ol> <i><b>SERVING IDEAS -</b></i> Serve with Plain Boiled Rice, Quinoa, Bread or Paratha.<br /> <br /> <b>Bon Appetit </b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1</i><b><br /></b></div> </article> <article> <h1>QUICK COLESLAW (Salad)</h1> <p>2015-03-07T01:34:00.000-08:00</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <b>QUICK COLESLAW SALAD</b><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV-T3UT1qrCS-Qc2lKE263cbHfFhPkbV2Q2sN3fJjb-u6mTSAAn8PBL3e-4ICYNfvRqubBS-calMDeb2yQTJjU4j_LwhkeN3_z4OiUmlGp4aLCnoGkitMC2OysgTSt-lw0XH9PgQzOL2A/s1600/1503987_271664309710222_7738328602879657636_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quick Coleslaw Salad</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Salads are always a quick meal that you can eat alone or as a side dish. They are fresh, healthy and packed with nutrients. You can tweak this recipe to include more ingredients like carrot, sweet peppers, onions kidney beans etc.<br /> <br /><a name='more'></a>This recipe can be eaten as a quick meal but generally is usually used as a side dish with foods such as rice, fried chicken, grilled meats, as an accompaniment with fries and you can also use it as a sandwich ingredient.<br /> Made this coleslaw salad as a quick lunch, try it out and let me know your thoughts.<br /> <br /> <b>TOTAL TIME</b>-10 minutes<br /> <i> Prep 10 min</i><br /> <i> Cook 0 min</i><br /> <br /> <b>INGREDIENTS</b><br /> <ul> <li>1 Small Cabbage Grated</li> <li>4 large Carrots Grated<span class="text_exposed_show"></span></li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show">Half Cup Mayonnaise</span></li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show">2 tablespoon Honey</span></li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show">2 Ripe tomatoes cut into Chunks</span></li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show">I pack Fresh Lettuce shredded</span></li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show">1 peeled Cucumber sliced</span></li> </ul> <span class="text_exposed_show"><b>METHOD OF PREPARATION</b> </span><br /> <div class="text_exposed_show"> <ol> <li>Combine cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise and honey. Mix thoroughly and Refrigerate. </li> <li> Serve Cool, garnished with Lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber. </li> <li> Can Store remainder in airtight container and refrigerate.</li> </ol> <br /> <b>Bon Appetit </b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son: that whosoever believe in him will not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16</i><i> </i><b><br /></b></div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>MACARONI SALAD WITH VEGGIES AND SHRIMP</h1> <p>2015-03-04T02:42:00.003-08:00</p> <b>MACARONI SALAD WITH VEGGIES AND SHRIMP</b><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLhtFiBXi08EaZ9bUEgQa5h2k4YaYYrpjLKCWlZQDKVfUuvf6671KQCG-qOencGMF-iOND0Xelp_2ICLODbUlhSik78iZ6qp8AQkwQMHwRMYdrCZGuWoNDKVemFrWKGt_6ArvFWIJXFSk/s1600/macaroni-salad-with-shrimp_1411392778089_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Macaroni salad with veggies and shrimp</td></tr> </tbody></table> Macaroni provides beneficial carbohydrates. Carbohydrates as we know serve as a primary source of fuel for your body. Its preferable to go for whole-wheat pasta which provides a considerable amount of dietary fiber, a particularly beneficial type of carbohydrate. Fiber helps fight chronic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes and promotes digestive health.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a>This particular salad can be topped with tuna, sardines or shredded chicken as opposed to shrimp. More veggies can be included to obtain a more healthy and balance diet. That is the great part about cooking, we can each do what we like. Hope you enjoy it!<br /> <br /> <b>TOTAL TIME</b>-30 minutes<br /> <i> Prep 10 min</i><br /> <i> Cook 20 min</i><br /> <br /> <b>INGREDIENTS</b><br /> <ul> <li>1 package of macaroni</li> <li>cooked shrimp (Qty as desired)</li> <li>1 packed frozen peas, thawed</li> <li>2 carrots, cleaned and chopped or grated</li> <li>1 tbsp olive oil </li> </ul> <b>DRESSING</b><br /> <ul> <li>1 cup mayonnaise</li> <li>1 tbsp honey or sugar</li> <li>2 tbsp white wine vinegar</li> <li>2 tbsp paprika</li> <li>2 tbsp garlic</li> <li>pinch of salt</li> <li>1 tbsp black pepper grounded </li> </ul> <b>METHOD OF PREPARATION </b><br /> <ol> <li>Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and rinse in cold water.</li> <li> In a large bowl add the cooked macaroni and veggies.</li> <li>Add your dressing, mixing well and chill.</li> <li>Serve cold or seal in a airtight container and place in the refrigerator to be served later.</li> </ol> <b>Bon Appetit </b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Isaiah 43:19</i></div> </article> <article> <h1>SUYA SPICED CHICKEN WINGS (WEEKEND TREAT FOR HUBBY)</h1> <p>2015-03-03T07:45:00.000-08:00</p> <b>SUYA SPICED CHICKEN WINGS (WEEKEND TREAT FOR HUBBY)</b><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqdrpr_5T6smMu_geE0fXj1rmbze20EI1gQiqXwUYaauGT8g-fbdYNwqqCXRyWPCjSsojRPvDZ1k_P5n28F9LyMsuk8pJ4ry7fAYqWju15WgFqUAbmT9V1wx8YqbvAUSSIQK9Oe3GGoo/s1600/10420407_284889901720996_4139978971091706191_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spiced Chicken Wings</td></tr> </tbody></table> I really love chicken and is one of my favorite proteins, its cheap, tasty and easy to prepare. That's why my very first post is on chicken. I love spices too and I will be doing a lot of spicy recipes in my upcoming posts. Bland foods are not the way to go for me.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a>For this recipe I used a Nigerian spice called Suya spice which is native to the Hausa tribe, it is a mixture of ground peanut(kuli kuli), ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chilli and salt mixed in appropriate quantities.<br /> But you can use your own variation of spices like the Indian spice mixture Garam masala which is by the way one of my favorite spices or a mixture of your own spice since this might not be readily available to you. I prepared this as a weekend treat for hubby.<br /> <br /> <b>INGREDIENTS</b><br /> <ul> <li> 12 pieces Chicken wings</li> <li> 3 tablespoons Suya Spice</li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show"> 1 seasoning cube(Knorr)</span></li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show"> 1 teaspoon salt</span></li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show"> small bunch fresh Lettuce</span></li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show"> 2 ripe tomatoes</span></li> <li><span class="text_exposed_show"> Ketchup as desired</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span class="text_exposed_show"><b>METHOD OF PREPARATION</b> </span><br /> <div class="text_exposed_show"> <ol> <li> Marinate chicken wings with Suya Spice (Recipe coming up in next post), salt and seasoning cube. keep overnight in the fridge or for 30mins.</li> <li> Grill in the oven on parchment paper/foil or barbecue for 30mins. 15 Mins on each side. </li> <li>Serve with shredded Lettuce and sliced Tomatoes salad drizzled with olive oil, a side of Ketchup and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.</li> </ol> <b>Bon Appetit!!!!! </b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here. <span class="p">2 Corinthians 5:17 </span></i><b> </b></div> </div> </div> </article> </main></body></html>