Porridge
Ukwa (Breadfruit Porridge)

Ukwa (Breadfruit Porridge)

Igbo

90Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
3Steps
About

African breadfruit seeds slow-cooked into a thick, savoury Igbo porridge with palm oil, dried fish and potash — deeply comforting.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot
Ingredients
African breadfruit (ukwa) seeds3 cups
Palm oil½ cup
Dried fish & stockfish1½ cups
Potash (akaun)½ tsp
Ground crayfish & pepper3 tbsp
Onion & uziza leafto taste
Saltto taste

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