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Ukwa

🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria

Ukwa, a dish from Nigeria
Micheal chidubem · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ukwa, Ụ́kwà also known as African breadfruit, is a Nigerian dish. It can be eaten fresh or prepared as a porridge.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsbreadfruit seeds, palm oil, pepper, seasoning, optional dried fish
🔥Cooking methodboiled or cooked into porridge
👅Flavour & stylenutty, savory, comforting
🕒When it’s eateneaten fresh or as a hearty porridge meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Ukwa come from?
Ukwa is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is Ukwa?
Ukwa, Ụ́kwà also known as African breadfruit, is a Nigerian dish. It can be eaten fresh or prepared as a porridge.