I have never tasted ukwa. And I didn't even know you can add bitter leaf to it. Life itself is a teacher, the more we live, the more we learn. Thank you sis for sharing
Thanks, it was really comprehensive and i understood it perfectly. The only problem is that Breadfruit is expensive although it's cheaper in Enugu. God knows that when i make money, I'll be eating this rich meal constantly.
So yummy, I have never tasted ukwa but today, I feel like having a taste of it so I bought little to try out. Thanks joyful cook for having my back today and always.
Another thing that soften ukwa is ngu I don't know what it's called in English. But it came out from palmnut the one that has thorns on it you burn it into ashes the ash is what soften the ukwa.
@@immaculateamadiezue4990 Soak the ngu in water and sieve it out after some minutes.The water from the ngu is what is needed to soften the ukwa,the solid particles from the filtrate are all dirt. You can use just the ngu water if it is okay for the quantity of ukwa you want to cook. Thanks 👍
Thank you for this recipe. I'm trying it out for the first time but skipping the akanwu and using a pressure pot instead. I didn't see onions so is it safe to assume it isn't part of the recipe?
I have only eaten Okpa, never had breadfruit this way. This looks so inviting, and I would love to try it if I can find bread fruit in the African Store here. can I skip using bitter leaves?
Ukn you will get from Palm fruit you will burnt a dry palmfruit then collect the ashes the color is normally white tried it in the nylon. Use to make Abacha or ukwa very good
The best tin that softens ukwa is salt💯💯💯💯💯 Before u start cooking ur ukwa,add salt and then water before u start cooking It won’t even reach 5mins and ur ukwa will be soo soft,try this ant thank me later N/B: You should add the salt before u even put ur gas cooker on
Ngu too can soften ukwa! Ngu is a n ash gotten from burnt palm fruit thorny sticks! After burning the dried thorny sticks into ashes, you gather the ash and dissolve in water! Allow it to settle to remove sand and other dirts! Then sieve with a clean cloth, the juice is ready! Ngu is the best alternative to potash!
Girl, try baking soda next time. Since I started using it, I've never used potash again. You don't need a lot, about half of the potash you would use, if that makes sense. Same goes for making "ncha" for abacha, ugba or nkwobi.
Thank you so much, i am making ukwa and i don't have potash so i came here to see if there is an alternative and yes i have baking soda..thank you so much
@@uzoamakajoe-nkamuke8351 For cooking ukwa, I add the powder directly, since it has water in the pot already. For ncha, I mix with a bit of water, so I can mix while pouring it in. I hope this makes sense.
Potash is going out of fashion due to health benefits. Use Ngwo. It's gotten from burnt palm fronds and sold in the Nigerian market by the women who sell Ugba and Ukwa.
In all my years of eating ukwa as an Igbo girl, I just tried this recipe this night and I'm sold!!!!....what!!!!!!!
I have never tasted ukwa. And I didn't even know you can add bitter leaf to it. Life itself is a teacher, the more we live, the more we learn. Thank you sis for sharing
Oh it’s best with bitterleaf. Thank you for watching darling
Life indeed is a classroom ; I never heard of bitter leaf or nchaawu in ukwa.
We live and learn everyday.
Thanks.
Thank you Ma.
Your teaching is always very comprehensive and detailed
Jamaican watching here ,I love different cultures 😍.Interesting meal😊
Aha, I have been begging to be taught how to make this. Thank you so much.
Thank you for watching
Thanks dear, your recipe helped… Just made the best Ukwa I have ever made
Yummy, i like breadfruit porridge. you can also soften the ukwa/breadfruit with Ngu (palm fruit ash)
Sounds good. I will try that
Where can I find the Ngu?
Can't it soft without adding ngu?
@@alinaalina9449it will but it will consume so much time depending on the quantity you are cooking.
I tried using Ngu but it didn’t work
Thanks, it was really comprehensive and i understood it perfectly.
The only problem is that Breadfruit is expensive although it's cheaper in Enugu. God knows that when i make money, I'll be eating this rich meal constantly.
So yummy, I have never tasted ukwa but today, I feel like having a taste of it so I bought little to try out.
Thanks joyful cook for having my back today and always.
Looks so delicious and yummy.
Thank you mama
I have never had ukwa but am definitely trying this banga. It looks LUSH
Please do
This is detailed. Thanks for this.
Another great recipe from Ngozi! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us 😍
It looks delicious... yum
Thank you
It looks so so yummy. I haven't tasted it before but I will make it soon
Please do
Another thing that soften ukwa is ngu I don't know what it's called in English. But it came out from palmnut the one that has thorns on it you burn it into ashes the ash is what soften the ukwa.
I have it
Please how to use ngu... Because my ukwa don't get soft when I use it
@@immaculateamadiezue4990
Soak the ngu in water and sieve it out after some minutes.The water from the ngu is what is needed to soften the ukwa,the solid particles from the filtrate are all dirt. You can use just the ngu water if it is okay for the quantity of ukwa you want to cook.
Thanks 👍
Igbo best delicacy. Beautifully cooked Nnem and the outcome looks fantastic. Well done
Thank you so much NJ
Pressure cooker works great for softening ukwa fast. No need to cook for hours.
really
Superb!! You did a great job. Using your recipe as i cook now.👍☺️
This particular ukwa is loaded onyem
😋😋
Thank you nwanne
Hmmmmmm😋😋😋😋😋😋 thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching
Wow i have never seen or heard of this dish before and it looks really delicious 😍
It is delicious Doc. Thank you so much
This looks good but I have not try this so enticing and delicious 😋
It is , thanks darling
Ukwa is one of my best. I love it with beans. You prepared it so well. Looks delicious
Thanks so much for watching
I am going to try mine and share the taste story haha
Ngu is used to soften breadfruit while cooking
I followed your recipe and it came out a blast❤ Sending love from canada ❤❤
Very nice dear
Simple and nice.
A nuh know am ,but anyhow. Give ma own 😊😁👍
No shaking
Thank you for this recipe. I'm trying it out for the first time but skipping the akanwu and using a pressure pot instead.
I didn't see onions so is it safe to assume it isn't part of the recipe?
Breadfruit seeds? Interesting!! To soften beans etc, you can use a little Baking Soda instead of Potash-Just a teaspoon or under though.
Exactly eating Ukwa in Igbo occasion u must be a big man🤣 🤣
I have only eaten Okpa, never had breadfruit this way. This looks so inviting, and I would love to try it if I can find bread fruit in the African Store here. can I skip using bitter leaves?
Check and so them as well. I’m sure they’ll have it. Oh yes you can skip butter leaf. Thank you darling
My dear use pressure cooker. It's the best to cook ukwu.
I live in UK myself
Ok thanks
Pls can stockfish be added to it?
Yes
Oh yes you can
It look so much like ewa riro
I know right . Some people eat it with beans . Thanks ma
Nice one
First time seeing this recipe but looks delicious and yummy I love the added of bitterleaf. Thanks for sharing sis
Me too. Doesn’t it look like ewa riro?
@@DNVlogsLife yes it does 😁
Thank you for watching darling
Please cook bittetleaf soup, Nne. Thanks
Ok ✅
Pls why is bitterleaf added? Is it a must add for ukwa?
It’s not a must. You can skip it
Delicious
Must I add bitter leaves
It’s not a must. You can also use sent leaf or not at all. It will still be delicious
Nope
Yes, bicarbonate of soda can soften it too
Oh okk. Thanks
Yes but changes the taste. It makes it taste bland and removes the rich ukwa taste.
pls ma can I use scent leave instead of bitterleaf?
Pls can I use another leaf like scent leaf instead of bitter leaf
Thank you 💕 so much
I use ngoo to soften Ukwa pls it is super healthy.
Pls is this same thing used for making okpa?
No that’s a totally different recipe.
Yes dear. You can use pressure pot to cook it 😋 🥰💜💜💜
Good job Mama! Must potash be used? Heard it's not good for pregnant women.
Selman please is that free training content still available for someone to learn from? if yes please where can I see it
Ngu is good👍
Thanks very much but is it a raw bitter leaf?
Yes u can use Ngu to soften ukwa
Bicarbonate of Soda can soften it very well
You can use ashes to cook okra and it will come as soft very soft
You can use pressure pot to soften it.
I’ll try that
For how long would it cook in this?
Is bitter leaf composer to add?
Use a pressure pot u don't need potash with a pressure pot plus I soak mine for two day it comes out really nice.
Can I use basil leaf
Instead of bitter leaf use scent leaf well I use it cos I have many in my farm
Can it be cooked without soaking it overnight?
It can be cooked without soaking, it just takes longer time to cook. U can use pressure cooker to cook it faster
Can I cook with Nchawu
I’ve never tried it but baking soda is another alternative. The potash may be bad health wise due to the heavy metals that may be in it.
Baking soda can soften it also
Can I add onions?
Unripe plaintain can soften ukwa too
Palm oil is a very healthy oil to use
if the ukwa is roasted can I still go ahead with this method
No, you can't! Just use coconut for roasted ukwa
You can use wood ash called ‘ngu’ instead of potash
Use pressure pot to cook it
Pleasure cook don't taste the same.
Or use ngu. Dried plantain leaves
Thank you!
Please I have added potash to mine and is yet to get soft .been cooking for 2hours now
Ukn you will get from Palm fruit you will burnt a dry palmfruit then collect the ashes the color is normally white tried it in the nylon. Use to make Abacha or ukwa very good
Using (ngwu) From burnt isi akwu is best and more healthy
Toka can also soften it
Use potash nkwu it’s healthier too from palm
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what is the potash?
Why do i like it plain?
Yummy
Ngu can be used in place of potash.
What is the Igbo name of potash
Akanwu
You can soak it with salt when soaking it over night and then add salt when you put it on fire and cover tight and see the outcome
Salt softens it
You can add 5 to 10 beans seed to it while cooking to help it soften and adding scentleaf to it takes it to another level
Why the bitter leaf?
The best tin that softens ukwa is salt💯💯💯💯💯 Before u start cooking ur ukwa,add salt and then water before u start cooking
It won’t even reach 5mins and ur ukwa will be soo soft,try this ant thank me later
N/B: You should add the salt before u even put ur gas cooker on
So how many minutes after you add the salt do you wait before you turn on the gas?
Hope it would still come out good?
Ngu (palm fruit head burnt n the ash can be soaked n used, i prefer that that akawu)
You can use baking soda to replace it.
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate
It works wonderful
Ngu too can soften ukwa! Ngu is a n ash gotten from burnt palm fruit thorny sticks! After burning the dried thorny sticks into ashes, you gather the ash and dissolve in water! Allow it to settle to remove sand and other dirts! Then sieve with a clean cloth, the juice is ready! Ngu is the best alternative to potash!
this is what igbos use now bcause of health implication of Akanwu
Me I use pressure pot. I have never use potash o
Can a pregnant woman add that potash to the food?
Girl, try baking soda next time. Since I started using it, I've never used potash again. You don't need a lot, about half of the potash you would use, if that makes sense. Same goes for making "ncha" for abacha, ugba or nkwobi.
Thank you so much, i am making ukwa and i don't have potash so i came here to see if there is an alternative and yes i have baking soda..thank you so much
@@chisomchizoba-eke8332 You’re very welcome, enjoy. 💕
Thanks for this tip. Do you dissolve the baking soda in water before pouring it in?
@@uzoamakajoe-nkamuke8351 For cooking ukwa, I add the powder directly, since it has water in the pot already. For ncha, I mix with a bit of water, so I can mix while pouring it in. I hope this makes sense.
@@sharonmoneke1744 thank, very helpful.
I use pressure pot
Don't know what I did wrong cos I've been cooking it for over 1hr and it has refused to soften 😢
You can use ncha instead of potash because potash can cause stomato upset
Am getting married to Igbo man soon, so I really need to learn how to cook Igbo food especially Ukwa his favorite Igbo meal
I'm married to one, he bought it and thinks I can cook it. I'm here in university of TH-cam 😅
Potash is going out of fashion due to health benefits. Use Ngwo. It's gotten from burnt palm fronds and sold in the Nigerian market by the women who sell Ugba and Ukwa.
I meant health hazards of Potash
Oh, thank you. I'd try this then
I cook my ukwa with pressure pot