Ukwa (food)
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Ukwa, also known as African breadfruit, is a Nigerian dish eaten by the Igbo people and the Yoruba people, especially the Remo people in Ogun state.[1] It can be eaten fresh or prepared as a porridge.[2]
Ukwa is commonly cooked with potash, bitter leaf, dry fish, pepper, and spices. It is considered a good source of vitamins and minerals, especially protein.[1] Its scientific name is Treculia africana and it belongs to the family of Moraceae.
Similar foods
[edit]Ukwa is very similar to beans in term of preparation and nutritious value. The other foods in the breadfruit family include mulberries, figs, breadnut, and jackfruit.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Edima-Nyah, Anne P.; Ntukidem, Victor E.; Ekanem, Moses C.; Ojimelukwe, Philippa C.; Nwabueze, Titus U. (2023). "Effect of processing and substitution levels of Ukwa (Treculia africana) on the anti-nutrient factors, in-vitro starch and protein digestibility and total essential amino-acid content of snack bars". Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 6. doi:10.3389/fsufs.2022.1071821. ISSN 2571-581X.
- ^ "How To Make Homemade Ukwa Dish". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-09-28. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "African Breadfruit (Ukwa)". All Nigerian Recipes. Retrieved 2022-06-20.