Bite a finger or two

It's lunch time. A lot of persons are probably still thinking what to have for lunch, while the some are just snacking on whatever comes in a tray and crosses their path. Well, I think I may have a solution to this pitiable condition. Wait! Don't go to the market just yet, let me tell you about this wonderful delicacy that stole my heart some months back. In a land of food condiments, cutleries and stomach, the destiny of a great people, the Akwa Ibom, people rests on the shoulders of an amazingly palatable dish, it's name;

EKPANG - NKUKWO

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ekpang Nkukwo, commonly known as Ekpang, is a meal rich in protein and vitamins. It is also rich in carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, amongst others. A famous website for Africa dishes has this to say about this dish
Ekpang Nkukwo is very native, not only in its name but alsp in its taste and preparation and no matter where you are when making this, you'll feel every inch of an African

Just before you drool all over yourself, prepare to make this dish yourself. Get yourself up from that seat and go gather up the following INGREDIENTS;
Cocoyam, cocoyam leaves, water yam, fresh pepper, shrimps, stockfish, kpomo, dried fish, crayfish, salt,palm oil, periwinkle [optional but highly recommended], bongafish, curry leaf, scent leaf, and dont forget your pots and bowls.

Now wash your hands thoroughly. Don't dare take a bite off any of those raw fishes. Good! Let's get cooking, but I'll be quite fast.

*First, peel both the Cocoyam and the water yam. At this point, don't rub your hands on your eyes even if it's itching. Now, wash and grate the two. Mix with a pinch of salt.
*Pour a little palm oil into the pot, sprinkle your washed and already cooked periwinkles into the pot.
*Get the cocoyam and wateryam together, and wrap the mixture with cocoyam leaf. Arrange it properly in the pot over the periwinkle.
*Gradually add hot water to steam it up, and cook till the cocoyam leaves changes colour to brown.
*At this point, it is expedient you add all other ingredients needed, stir, and if necessary, add enough water to a fair proportion and set to cook on medium heat for about 20minutes. Good job!
*You are almost there, but don't forget to cover your pot. More palm oil, scent leaves and salt to taste.
*Cover and allow to cook for 5minutes.
Niiiice! Turn off your gas cooker or stove.
Tahdaaahh your Ekpang Nkukwo is ready.
Bon appetite!

Remember my instructions always, if yours doesn't look anything like the images below, do not consume what you have made in order to avoid self-induced food poisoning. Thank you.

If you did the job right, well done! Enjoy your meal

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Thanks to @mutitum and @air-clinic for organizing this food contest. I feel good joining this.