MY CRAVING FOR TRADITIONAL CUISINE
This article explains that some the same traditional cuisine can be enjoyed by different people from the same locality who prepare the same meal in different ways even from family to family.
In essence it is very possible to enjoy a meal just the way Mother alone makes it.
Sounds familiar right??
One very familiar example is the Egusi soup common to Nigeria.
It is enjoyed by many tribes although the method of preparation is slightly different from one region to the other.
This soup can revive a dead soul...
Just the sight of it can remind a son about Mother's kitchen.
It's aroma will send ripples into the very DNA of a long lost child making him try once again to trace his roots.
That reminds us of the Prodigal Son 😊
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Some enjoy Egusi soup with pounded yam, others are fine with Eba or Fufu (Loiloi). In a bid to enjoy the meal to the fullest, some persons will not eat this delicacy in an open place.
They might need to eat the it in a way that others may term uncivilized just to maximize the enjoyment.
One funny thing I do is to sit on the floor (in my house of course) when eating such.
I would wash my hands and use my fingers to help myself. The experience is usually unforgettable.
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If you happen to live close to your folks you may not appreciate this and I would understand. My focus is directed at Men, Women, Students, etc who are miles away from their country and kindred. They experience this many times.
. In case you are wondering why the drama, I have actually lived in my home country all my life. One reason I haven't considered going abroad as being fanciful is because .....
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I hate trying new food!!
Honestly, I've never had any offer outside the shores of my fatherland but if I do, one of my fears will be "What will I eat there?"
Let me tell you a short story...
A few years back one of my friends got married and had to relocate to live in Canada with her husband. I felt sorry for her.😢😢😢. You can guess why already.
.. But it's not that bad anymore or so I heard! People living in diaspora have a way of enjoying these delicacies even whilst far away from home. They can now visit African restaurants.
Not so bad after all.
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Back to my craving.
I haven't gone to my country home (or village if you prefer) in about two years. I refused to go during Christmas last year because I wanted to be missed plus.
It turned out I spent Christmas in my little room.
Nothing fun happened. It was so boring.
After the festive season, the longing for home cooking started. I thought it was a joke but I was mistaken. It lasted for about two weeks. I couldn't get myself to concentrate at work because of food.
'Who does that??'😑
Well, it got so bad one day that I had to post a status online asking amyone to invite me home for Amala and Ewedu soup.
It got a lot of ribs cracking. Some of my friends even gave me advice on how to find a restaurant that sells such but I don't know of any.
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My point is, we are blessed with good healthy delicacies in this part of the world. No matter where we go in the world, we still hold these dishes in high esteem.
In the South-South region of Nigeria we enjoy soups such as Afang, Edikaikong, Banga, and other native recipes.
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I have friends who can almost sell their birthright for a plate of pepper soup and catfish! The love for healthy food is the beginning of enjoyment.
O boy, the worst temptation you can make a Yoruba guy experience is to place before him a plate of amala, ewedu and gbegiri soup garnished with ponmo, shaki, and other parts of beef served with a bottle of chilled wine and then render long prayers before the meal.
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Don't be surprised that he would have finished the meal before the prayer is over.
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You shouldn't tempt Ondo people with pupuru and efo riro.... O my God!! Please blame yourself for whatever happens next.
Now will you kindly tell me one special dish you never get enough of any day, anytime, anywhere...
If you ignore and pass by, that would be totally unfair😟😟
I'll be looking forward to your responses.
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PrincessLiz
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