Category: Soup Ingredients
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5 healthy cooking oils in Nigeria
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Whether palm or groundnut oils, cooking oils are a staple in Nigerian dishes. Oils add flavors to food while distributing heat to reduce uneven cooking. Nutritionally, oils are storehouses of energy and fatty acids that improve cell growth and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. Despite the benefits of cooking…
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10 healthy packaged foods you should add to your diet
In the eyes of some food experts, packaged foods are a cardinal sin: you shouldn’t touch or go 10 feet near them for any reason. The advice isn’t entirely misguided, as many processed foods contain empty calories that don’t benefit the body. However, not every packaged or canned product is ultra-processed—a highly refined, nutrient-deficient, and…
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Why Pricepally doesn’t wash some perishables before delivery
Do you dislike seeing “dirty” perishable food items at the market? You may assume it’s a sign of untidiness or even poor business ethics. But are grocery stores right not to wash perishable foods like peppers and tomatoes with water? That’s the million-dollar question this post will answer. What is a perishable food? Perishables have…
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Types of Nigerian pepper and their uses
During my hearty banter on Twitter (now called X) a few months ago, a fellow tweep (or “Xeep,” if you like) said they don’t know the difference between tatase and sombo, two common species of chili pepper in Nigeria. I found it hilarious! You don’t know what tatase is. I’m not surprised 🤣🤣 — NA…
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Mile 12 Mart vs Pricepally: Which online local market is best for you?
You’re probably thinking of using online local market stores for food shopping because of the recent transportation hike in urban areas like Lagos. The thought is valid. After all, online food markets like Pricepally and Mile 12 Mart offer shopping convenience while taking away market stress. But no two online grocery stores are the same,…
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Glovo vs Chowdeck: Which food delivery app should you use?
Picture this scenario. You’re hungry and looking to order food. So, you decided to search for “food delivery apps near me.” I’m sure Chowdeck and Glovo will constantly show up, especially if your location is Lagos. Both food delivery apps provide on-demand food for “hungry people.” But as the cliche goes, no two businesses are…
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How to make crunchy Nigerian chin chin at home
As a Nigerian parent, the unspoken rule is to always have snacks at home. They come in handy when your kids need appetizers or a snack to munch on for the sake of it during the holiday season. Chin chin is one of the snacks you should keep at home. In this piece, we’ll show…
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5 Nigerian fruits for losing belly fat
“Look at your tummy; are you proud of it?” is a poke aimed at forcing dietary discipline on social media. You don’t deserve to be teased about your body, but belly fat—the fat under your skin (subcutaneous) and internal organs (visceral)—is worthy of attention. That’s because belly fat affects confidence and is the leading cause…
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5 healthy Nigerian dishes you can prepare without tomatoes
Three things are constant in Nigeria: Death, taxes, and the prices of tomatoes reaching sky-high levels. 2023 didn’t buck the trend. In fact, tomato prices reached a three-year high this year, making them the new gold. As a Nigerian, that’s bad news because tomatoes go into almost every meal we prepare. But the Nigerian dish…
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Baking soda vs baking powder: are they the same thing?
The holiday season in Nigeria means one thing: it’s the time to bake homemade pastries, such as biscuits, cookies, and cakes, for your kids. You need leavening agents, like baking powder and baking soda, to raise and soften your pastry products during baking. On casual observation, baking powder and baking soda sound and look alike,…