Comments on: Ukwa Breadfruit

By: Chioma

Chioma — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:51:54 +0000

In reply to Chioma.

Yeah am 💯 support with you

By: Chef Chidi

Chef Chidi — Wed, 10 May 2023 08:39:12 +0000

In reply to Onuoha Ifeoma. Awww! That would be super delicious.

By: Onuoha Ifeoma

Onuoha Ifeoma — Tue, 09 May 2023 16:39:56 +0000

Preparing mine now, I add a little utazi, fresh fish and crayfish
Yummy

By: Chef Chidi

Chef Chidi — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:51:39 +0000

In reply to Agbo Rachael. Its not like beans, you sift the water. You will be serving the water too.

By: Agbo Rachael

Agbo Rachael — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:26:23 +0000

must someone sieve the ukwa from water before turning it? or just the way we prepare beans

By: Chioma

Chioma — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:26:40 +0000

I love ukwa so much thank u for teaching me how to prepare the one of ingredients I will try it

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:42:14 +0000

In reply to Chioma Nduchekwe. Maybe you are not using enough ngu, or maybe you are buying from the wrong person. Some people process ukwa with some chemicals that make it hard to cook.

By: Chioma Nduchekwe

Chioma Nduchekwe — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:18:28 +0000

I love ukwa so much but any time I try cooking it , it won’t be soft as I want it is it that I didn’t put enough potash or ngu that makes it not to done after 4hours it is still strong

By: Mandu

Mandu — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:03:58 +0000

I love your article.very educating..How do you store raw Ukwa?

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:58:51 +0000

In reply to Onyii❤️. Ogiri Igbo dear, thanks for asking.

By: Onyii❤️

Onyii❤️ — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:48:29 +0000

Davina Raymond
Please share the recipe of ukwa and rice I have been searching for it.

Dear Author, nice meal looks delicious. About The Ogiri is it Ogiri Okpei or Ogiri Igbo

By: Adaobi

Adaobi — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:53:11 +0000

My best meal!

By: Tiptop

Tiptop — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:32:59 +0000

I use sweet corn instead. There’s also another method that is cooked like jollof… with dried fish and assorted meat…. very delicious

By: Davina Raymond

Davina Raymond — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:06:50 +0000

I just explained the method of ukwa and rice can be prepared same way without rice.

By: Davina Raymond

Davina Raymond — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:02:18 +0000

Yeah ukwa can be prepared in different ways like with rice & even yam but I never tried dat of yam but with rice so yummy I prepare mine with enough crayfish, onion,smoked fish,pepper,salt,seasoning cube, it’s another beautiful method give it a try you will love it and thank me later 👍👍👌

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Sun, 17 May 2020 16:21:08 +0000

In reply to Omah. Yeah, thanks for your comment dearie.

By: Omah

Omah — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:01:44 +0000

Potash have this distinct taste and aroma in ukwa.. it makes it taste that special way especially the water.. I’m cooking 5 cups right now… can’t wait for it to be done.

By: Suzanne Gerrard

Suzanne Gerrard — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:38:20 +0000

In reply to uche. hi I would love if u could give me a price for 5 lots of ukwa seeds to the UK many thanks

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:02:14 +0000

In reply to Endy. Yeah, France and several other countries.

By: Endy

Endy — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:47:16 +0000

In reply to Akudo. Do you deliver to France? Endy

By: uchenna

uchenna — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 08:22:12 +0000

Thanks a lot for the teaching. I love ukwa & prepare mine the Anambra way with a special recipe which I got from my mum.

By: Ola

Ola — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:26:04 +0000

Anyone know where to purchase breadfruit tree/plant in Nigeria. i am based in Ogun state and can travel to nearby states if needed. Thank you all 🙂

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:24:07 +0000

In reply to ann. Yeah, I hear some people do it.

By: ann

ann — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 16:24:48 +0000

Can i add crayfish and onion to the ukwa porridge?

By: Stephanie Olua

Stephanie Olua — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:07:56 +0000

Well, I think the potash or ngu makes it the real ukwa dish.. … Without it, you won’t get a tasty Mmiri ukwa. It’s just part of the ingredients

By: Francisca

Francisca — Sat, 20 May 2017 18:27:57 +0000

In reply to uche. Wow. I will like to buy some. How do I get it and how much?

By: ADAOBI

ADAOBI — Wed, 10 May 2017 16:20:25 +0000

In reply to Ijeoma Azubuike. She never said half cup of Maggi. She said half cube of Maggi. Go back and read the recipe and the preparation. Thank you! Ukwa is my favorite food and cook it very well too! Thank you ma, good write up!

By: Success njide

Success njide — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:49:22 +0000

Nice teaching

By: Sabastine

Sabastine — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:22:03 +0000

In reply to jenice. We can process for you and it can be sent to you.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:52:52 +0000

In reply to Akudo. Will save ur no and definitely contact u once in nigeria

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Fri, 27 May 2016 08:25:39 +0000

In reply to Luis Prazeres. Treculia africana is the other name for African breadfruit and across the web (from wikipedia and sundries) it is same as ukwa. I am not oblivious of the discrepancies we have in naming African foods. So there is a possibility that we might both be right. |winks|

By: Luis Prazeres

Luis Prazeres — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:33:58 +0000

In my country SaoTome an Principe,two islands ,a Portuguese speaking country that is located in Golf of Guinea one hour flying from Lagos ,we have breadfruit that can be eaten roasted in the wood or coal fire or pounded(after being boiled) accompanied by any stew; we also have ukwa(in SaoTome we call izaquente) they we cook is very similar what you have presented. My doubt is that you call ukwa breadfruit when I think they are two different things. I Gabon,Congo ad Northern part of Angola ukwa and breadfruits has different names like in my country.

By: Anne Patricks

Anne Patricks — Sat, 07 May 2016 20:07:48 +0000

Thanks a bunch for teaching me how to make ukwa.. Am not Igbo but I love it and I’ve been looking for how to prepare it myself

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:55:38 +0000

In reply to Ijeoma Obele. Thanks sweetheart, you rock @ Ijeoma

By: Ijeoma Obele

Ijeoma Obele — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:52:47 +0000

Instead of using any kind of catalyst, whether salt or potash, you can simply boil the Ukwa for 30-35mins with a pressure cooker (pot). it softens as needed. then you add all the ingredients and cook till water dries up to any consistence you desire.
Anambarians love siping the water while eating the porridge.
@Chika, bitterleaf is used to make ukwa porridge too.

Weldone, your site is my goto gallery anytime i want to try a different way of making even regular dishes i already familiar with. it always turns out better. Keep up the good work.

By: Gladys

Gladys — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:13:54 +0000

I love Ukwa alot,thanks for enlightening me more about it,i will try it with corn see how it goes.Thanks agian Chidi

By: uche

uche — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 05:51:12 +0000

@Chi, keep up the good work. Ukwa is a highly nutritious food. My love for it propelled me into starting up an ukwa based biz. That of packaging the dried one. I supply to people outside Nigeria. You can reach me on +2348035051468. Unfortunately, I can’t upload the picture of the packaged ukwa.

By: uche

uche — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 05:48:16 +0000

@ Juliet, I will try your suggestion. Thanks for the tip.

By: juliet

juliet — Thu, 28 May 2015 13:27:46 +0000

Good job. Instead of using potash as catalyst, i’ll advice u try salt. Here’s hw: after washing d ukwa, drain d water n add a little salt,then leave for 15-30 mins. Add water and start cooking. Don’t rinse off d salt. U’ll be amazed. Thank me later.lol

By: chizzy

chizzy — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:03:46 +0000

if u need ukwa call this number 08035051468

By: Nellybabe

Nellybabe — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:46:22 +0000

I find it very hard to eat ukwa though it is a nice dish

By: Cara

Cara — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 21:00:40 +0000

I love ukwa, n i cooked it well

By: chika

chika — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:34:45 +0000

I just love ukwa so much.Especially when is missed with oil and the rest….But my aunt is making me hate it by putting god knows what in it.Dunno if is bitterleaf water or wat

By: Chidi Anegbu

Chidi Anegbu — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:56:40 +0000

In reply to Ijeoma Azubuike. Thanks Ij, noted and corrected.

By: Ijeoma Azubuike

Ijeoma Azubuike — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 07:54:14 +0000

You made a mistake ma in ur write up. I think u mean half cube of maggi instead of half cup of maggi. Good job ma.keep it up

By: Eby

Eby — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:35:39 +0000

In reply to kenneth. Keneth, you can get ukwa from any market in abuja, depending on where you reside. However, it is seasonal and sometimes not readily available and mostly expensive

By: Ijeoma

Ijeoma — Tue, 27 May 2014 12:38:07 +0000

Kenneth you can get ukwa in Abuja. Just ask around the part of the market where they sell food stuff and ingredients and they will direct you. Zuba market for instance sell it.

By: Amara

Amara — Tue, 20 May 2014 17:03:26 +0000

Waw nice ur guys ar great i love it

By: Akudo

Akudo — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:09:17 +0000

If you want to buy ukwa or breadfruit even in large quantity, u can call my visit our online shop. we deliver to 15 countries already.

By: ogbonnaya

ogbonnaya — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:55:00 +0000

i like ukwa Africa breadfruit cooked with oka (corn) abacha (cassava)