Ukwa, more commonly 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
editUkwa 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- Trecullia africana
- Staple food
- Niuean cuisine
Ukwa (Breadfruit)
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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.