Rare and Delicious Nigerian food made with Corn called Igbangwu| Nutritious Igbo food| Ukpo oka

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more widely available and easier to prepare.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Nutritional yeast adds umami without the fish.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

Remove the corn from the cob if using fresh corn.

If using dry corn, transfer it into a pot, add water, and boil for 20-25 minutes to soften.

Slice the mackerel fish, rinse thoroughly, and add salt, seasoning, and pepper.

Air fry or deep fry the fish.

In a blender, add water, corn, pepper, salt, and crayfish, and blend until smooth.

Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and add seasoning, salt, and palm oil.

Add uba (locust beans) and mix everything together.

Add smoked fish and onions to the mixture.

Wash the vegetables thoroughly, cut them into smaller pieces, and add them to the mixture.

Scoop the mixture into aluminum plates, cover them, and place them in a pot with hot water to steam for about 45 minutes.

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