Ukwa is a traditional food of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria made from the edible seeds of the African breadfruit tree, Treculia africana. The seeds can be eaten fresh or roasted but are most often prepared as a porridge cooked with potash, known locally as ankawu, palm oil and seasonings such as utazi leaf, onion, crayfish, dried fish and pepper. It is served warm and is valued as a source of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Ukwa (Wikipedia)
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Ukwa (also spelled ukwa), commonly known as African Breadfruit, refers to the edible seeds of the tree Treculia africana (family Moraceae).
In Cuisine: Nigerian Cuisine, Lead paragraph
It is a traditional and respected food particularly amongst the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria.The seeds can be eaten fresh or roasted, but are most commonly prepared as a porridge cooked with Potash (ankawu), palm oil, and seasonings.
Uses Ingredient: Palm Oil, Lead paragraph
It is a traditional and respected food particularly amongst the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria.The seeds can be eaten fresh or roasted, but are most commonly prepared as a porridge cooked with Potash (ankawu), palm oil, and seasonings.
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