Ukwa (Breadfruit porridge)

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Ukwa is a Nigerian dish eaten by the Igbo people of the south-Eastern region. It can be eaten fresh or prepared as a porridge.[1]

Ukwa, also known as breadfruit, is commonly cooked with potash, bitter leaf, dry fish, pepper, and spices. Its scientific name is Treculia africana and it belongs to the family of Moraceae.

Similar foods[edit]

Ukwa is very similar to beans in term of preparation and nutritious value, other foods of breadfruit family include mulberries, figs, breadnut, and jackfruit.[2]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "How To Make Homemade Ukwa Dish". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-09-28. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  2. ^ "African Breadfruit (Ukwa)". All Nigerian Recipes. Retrieved 2022-06-20.