Ekpang Nkukwo
Ekpang Nkukwo is a traditional Nigerian dish made with grated cocoyam, palm fruit extract, and various spices.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Water - 4 cups
- Seasoning cubes - 2
- Salt - To taste
- Uyayak (uda) spice - 2 pieces
- Palm oil - 1 cup
- Scotch bonnet pepper - 2 medium-sized, chopped
- Red bell pepper - 2 medium-sized, chopped
- Onion - 1 medium-sized, chopped
- Crayfish - 2 tablespoons, ground
- Stockfish - 100g, soaked
- Smoked fish - 2 medium-sized, deboned
- Assorted meat (beef, goat, or chicken) - 500g
- Palm fruit extract - 2 cups
- Cocoyam - 1 kg, grated
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, combine the grated cocoyam, palm fruit extract, and water. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the assorted meat, smoked fish, stockfish, crayfish, chopped onion, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, palm oil, Uyayak (Uda) spice, salt, and seasoning cubes. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the cocoyam is cooked and the flavors have melded together.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
