Tips/How-tos

How to peel beans using a food processor

The food processor is such a versatile machine, you sometimes wonder how you managed in the past without one. It is such a lifesaver. It makes beans peel quite a breeze. To peel beans using a food processor is quick and easy especially if you are processing a large quantity […]

How to peel beans using a blender

To peel beans using a blender is a life saver, it is so unbelievably easy, you will ask, ‘what is the catch’  No catch and there is no compromise in taste or texture. There are certain Nigerian dishes that need peeled bean for their preparation e.g moi moi, gbegiri and […]

How to peel beans manually

I don’t think I have come across anyone who enjoys peeling beans, especially manually. In actual fact, it is not such a difficult task. Some types of beans are easier to peel than others. There are certain Nigerian dishes that need peeled beans for their preparation e.g moi moi, gbegiri […]

How to extract juice from Palm nuts

To extract juice from Palm nuts: Wash palm nuts very well and place in a pot, add enough water to cover the nuts. Boil for 30 minutes till the flesh of the palm nut is soft. It should easily split when pressed with the fingers.  Set a pot of water […]

home made bread crumbs for jamaican beef patty

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BREAD CRUMBS

How to make homemade bread crumbs—Making your own bread crumbs is easy and it also tastes better than store bought. You can use plain, whole wheat, rye bread etc but please try not to use stale bread. 

How to make homemade coconut milk

Making coconut milk from the fresh coconut fruit can seem tedious to some people but it’s worth the effort. No substitute can beat coconut milk freshly extracted from the fruit. To make homemade coconut milk, it is best

coconut milk for Nigerian Coconut Rice

How to make coconut milk using coconut powder

Making coconut milk from the fruit is quite easy, but sometimes it is not possible, so the powder will have to do. To make Coconut milk using coconut powder, you only need to reconstitute the powder to get milk. Coconut milk produced from the powder doesn’t quite have the full body […]

HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK

HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK—Buttermilk improves the flavour and texture of some baked goods, increasing rise and giving them a tangy taste. It is also essential when using baking soda as a raising agent. Buttermilk can be difficult to find in some places so, this

How to make liquid milk using powdered milk

HOW TO MAKE LIQUID MILK USING POWDERED MILK—Usually when a recipe calls for milk, it is liquid milk (not evaporated milk) unless otherwise specified. If you have only powdered milk, then reconstitute it to get liquid milk. Here is how to: