Nkwobi
“Cow foot delicacy cooked in spicy palm oil sauce.”
cow foot
palm oil
potash
calabash nutmeg
ugba
OnionWhere it comes from
Nkwobi is a traditional Igbo dish, often enjoyed in the evenings as a special delicacy.
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How it's made
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How it's made
5 steps · Show ↓- 145 min
Cut the cow foot into small pieces, removing any large bones. Place in a pot with salt, seasoning cubes, and chopped onions. Add just enough water to cover and simmer until tender.
- 25 min
In a separate pot, dissolve potash in a cup of water, then strain. Add palm oil to the potash solution and stir vigorously until it thickens and turns yellow.
- 33 min
Add ground crayfish, boiled ugba, ground Cameroon pepper, and a seasoning cube to the palm oil mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- 45 min
Combine the cooked cow foot with the palm oil mixture, stirring to coat the meat evenly. Let it cook for another 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 52 min
Serve the Nkwobi in a wooden bowl, garnished with sliced onions and utazi leaves for a traditional touch.
