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Senior Editor, AFNLagos, Nigeria
Jennifer Ezeokoli has been writing for the African Food Network since 2019, longer than anyone else on the platform. Her articles concentrate on technique and kitchen craft: how to deep-fry properly, how to bleach red palm oil, how to preserve fish and meat without a freezer.
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Ingredients & Produce
I was making Oha soup the other day, so I had to buy Ogiri as part of the necessary ingredients. As usual it stank up the whole kitchen when I opened it up. I have been using Ogiri for some time, but I was drawn to just check what it is actually made of. Ogiri is a flavoring
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Ingredients & Produce
Nigerian spices are a must-have in my kitchen. I used to be indifferent, cooking just to fill my tummy, but I realized I was missing out on so much flavor and enjoyment. So, I decided to invest time and effort into my cooking. Now, I have specific spices for different
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Technique & Kitchen Skills
image source: himalayan The principle of preserving fresh meat or fish is to handle the food in a way that spoilage is controlled, stopped or greatly slowed down. The aim of preservation is to protect the
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