Contest - Staple Food Of My Country | Ukazi soup and okpa.

in Steemit Travel2 years ago

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okazi soup and fufu

INTRODUCTION

Is time for our food showcase, I'm sure you will be salivating and anxious of knowing the type of food is this , dont worry I will teach you how to prepare it . I hope you are ready to learn. Alright here we go.

UKAZI SOUP

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ukazi soup

This a popular food in my country, It is called ukazi soup, This particular soup is known by many particularly the Igbos some people calls it the king of soup because of how delicious it is. This food is eaten everyday in my country is one of the solid food that people can not do without of which am one of them that can't go a day without it.

Things used in preparing this food are :

  • stock fish (okporoko)
  • Dry fish(mangala)
  • meat ( Any type)
  • Achi
  • Red oil
  • salt
  • maggi
  • ukazi leaf
  • crayfish
  • unshell periwinkle (optional)

Health benefits of eating Ukazi soup

Ukazi is good for the body it strengthens the bone.
Ukazi is a medicine to some sickness.
Ukazi contains low cholesterol.
It is also good for vision
A diabetic person can use it to lower the blood sugar level.

Another food in my country is Okpa

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My okpa

Okpa is another food eaten in my country . Is cheap and easy to prepare a wrap as you are seeing is cost 100 naria in Nigeria which 1steem. This food can be eaten with soft drinks ,or water. The ingredients of okpa includes.

  • okpa flour
  • Maggie
  • salt
  • Oil
  • scent leaf
  • fish

Health benefits of Okpa

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okpa

Okpa is a very nutritious food in my country that has numerous health importance.

  • It aids growth both in children and adult.
  • Eating okpa helps in fighting some diseases.
  • It contains calcium that is good for healthy bone.
  • Eating okpa helps to improve the immune system .
  • It has so many vitamins and minerals.

OKPA IS one of our food that is very good without any negative effect on the body. Hence is eating in moderation. I make my okpa by myself some times i buy from our Nigerian women who sells it around .

Conclusion

Our Nigerian foods are the best. Am proud to be a Nigerian and I love all our staple foods such as the ones I have shown you all. You are free to ask me questions on each of the Nigerian food i presented .

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 2 years ago 

Soup is very healthy food. The staple food of your country look so delicious .Thanks for the entry.

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