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Nkwobi

Nkwobi is a delicacy commonly found in [clarification needed] restaurants. The cuisine is common among the people of Igbo ethnic group.[1][2] It is a soup made up of cuts from cow feet.[3]

Overview

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The ingredients and spices needed to make the Nigerian dessert include palm oil, kaun (also known as potash), calabash nutmegs, utazi leaves, pepper, and onion, among others. An alternative to potash is ngu. Spinach can be used instead of utazia if not available for use.[4][5][6][7] Nkwobi is sometimes prepared at home, even though it is commonly found in restaurants. The soup is made from cow feet boiled with onion and variety of spices.[8][9] Potash mixture is added to palm oil, stirred until yellow and thickened. Crayfish, calabash nutmeg and grinded pepper are added afterward. [10] The cooked cow feet into the oil mixture and stirred gently to avoid burning.[11][12]

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References

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  1. ^ Staff, Chef's Pencil. "Nkwobi/Spicy Cow Foot Delicacy Recipe". Chef's Pencil. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  2. ^ "Nkwobi: Easy Ibo Spicy Cow Foot Delicacy to Die For". 9jafoods. 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
  3. ^ "Nkwobi: A mouth-watering delicacy from the East!". Tribune Online. 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  4. ^ says, Fermenting Ugba/Ukpaka-My Diaspora Kitchen (2017-11-17). "Nkwobi: The Nigerian Spicy Cow foot Special". My Diaspora Kitchen. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  5. ^ Dobby (2014-08-09). "How to make Nkwobi". Dobby's Signature. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
  6. ^ "Nkwobi - Spicy Cow Foot Recipe". Sisi Jemimah. 2015-10-14. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
  7. ^ Lete, Nky Lily (2013-02-25). "How to Make Nkwobi : Nigerian Spicy Cow Foot". Nigerian Food TV. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
  8. ^ "Nkwobi recipe". The Pretend Chef. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
  9. ^ Travel, Ou; Tour (2020-12-30). "How to make Nkwobi". Ou Travel and Tour. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  10. ^ "Nkwobi: Spicy Cow Foot". All Nigerian Recipes. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  11. ^ "Nkwobi | How To Make Nigerian Desserts". All Nigerian Foods. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  12. ^ RITA (2020-09-19). "Food tips: How to make your Nkwobi spicy, yummy!". Vanguard Allure. Retrieved 2022-06-11.