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Love800:
I only one i knew of is adding little water to cook it after putting all the ingredients.

Yeah, I've heard something like this too. They said it's the steam that should cook it

Ekabobo:
Okay so... Many people might come for me but.... U see onions... Lol.... Wen I say Lots of onions.. I mean lots n lots.... finely chopped, put it Wen d rice isnt dried yet so it doesn't turn out too raw... with a PINCH of nutmeg..

My wahala with ma jellof na d texture ...
My rice is usually separate as in grainny n dry kind... Not hard o... d rice is soft but dry sorta....

One jellof I ate that had a moist kinda consistency... Like say d sause used to cook the rice no dry at alll...


All Mallam with him kettle...

😂😂
The chef was right sha
That dry texture is because you didn't add enough groundnut oil and probably because there wasn't enough tomato

As for the onion trick, I don't like onion😭
I've seen people do it but I don't because I don't like seeing onion in my food. I just end up removing them while eating.

I'll try the nutmeg to see how it'd turn out

Thank you for the tips😊

I accidentally discovered something that has completely changed my Jollof rice.

One day, I let the rice stay on the heat a little longer than usual. It burnt slightly at the bottom (not enough to ruin it), and I noticed it gave the entire pot that rich, smoky, firewood-like flavour.

I've found it works best when I cook with a stainless steel or aluminium pot.

Then, a friend casually suggested I start adding vegetables like carrots, green beans, and bell peppers to my Jollof rice. I tried it, and honestly, it was a game changer. It elevated the taste of the food in a way I can't explain.

Those two little tips have completely upgraded my Jollof rice.

Now I'm curious...

What's that one cooking tip or secret ingredient that took your Jollof rice from good to unforgettable?

Let's learn from each other

Mariangeles:
Are you team suya or kilishi?
Both are tasty, I know, but which is your first choice?

Suya all the way❤️❤️

[quote author=Mariangeles post=139966167]For me, the best Nigerian shawarma I've had so far is from Item 7 go. I recommend their beef 🌯

While the worst for me was one very spicy, poor excuse for a shawarma I had one time. 🌶️ 🔥🥵
If I had judged by that one, I would've hated shawarma, considering it was the first I had.[/quote/]

Item 7 shawarma is lovely❤️❤️

Some people need to take a course on how to prepare shawarma before turning it into a business😩

I've had some really amazing shawarmas, but I've also had one that almost made me weep.

The best for me has to be Channel O in Owerri, Imo State. It was creamy, generously filled with meat, and absolutely delicious. Item 7 Go in Lagos also deserves a mention, their shawarma is really tasty.

Now for the worst...

I can't even remember the name of the place, but I still remember the disappointment. It was packed with cabbage and cream, yet had very little meat. I was genuinely craving shawarma that night, so every bite felt like a reminder that I'd wasted my money😭

What's the best shawarma you've had in Nigeria? And what's the worst you've ever paid for?

I'm asking because we're always looking for genuine recommendations and honest reviews to help people discover great food through LocalBuka. Your answers might just help someone find their next favorite shawarma spot or avoid a disappointing one

Let's hear your recommendations and your horror stories😂

Mariangeles:
With the amount of chips I got with just three plantains, I'd say it's worth it to make your own plantain chips when you feel like having some, or just keeping for snacking.

So, would you make your own plantain chips, or would you rather buy?

Oh how I love plantain chips🥰

Making yours is obviously cheaper and funnily enough, It never occured to me that I could make it myself until I saw this post. I love snacking on it and I always buy instead of making it.

Now that I've done the math, I just realized I've been wasting money all this while. I'd definitely start making it myself.

Thanks a lot for the update

Mariangeles:
Since you're all about food, let me follow you.
I like food people.

Thank you😊
I'd follow you too

WhiteIverson:
6. Rice is for Sundays and special occasions.

Those children who were told this statement have grown up and some are now parents. Sadly, that reality is still the same.

The only difference is, now they understand that it was never a rule. It was/is just the economy and maybe poverty.

Unfortunately, most of these rules came about as a result of poverty

Mariangeles:
I remember swallowing agbalumo seed by mistake as a kid.
I couldn't sleep that night. 😰

I can imagine how terrified you were😂😂😂

Watianoengineer:
If you drink mango and gaari you will die

Yeahhhh😂😂😂
Good old days😊

Every Nigerian child grew up with food rules that nobody really questioned. They just obeyed.

1. If you swallow a fruit seed, the tree will grow inside your stomach.

2. Eating the meat first is a sign of greed.

3. If food falls on the ground, the devil has kissed it.

4. Giving someone food with your left hand is a disrespect.

5. If you don't eat, you won't grow.

6. Rice is for Sundays and special occasions.

7. Don't eat too much in someone else's house, people will say your parents don't feed you.

8. Finish everything on your plate. Don't waste food.

9. Eat what you're given or go to sleep hungry.

10. If you're given food outside, you have to ask your parents before eating it

Looking back, some of these sounded so convincing😂

How many of these did you hear growing up? Which ones did I miss?

(If you're ever looking for something good to eat instead of arguing over what to cook, LocalBuka helps you discover restaurants and food vendors near you)

Mariangeles:
I don't know about becoming a luxury, but shawa fish [herring] used to be dirt cheap, that when you use it to cook fresh tomatoes/peppers rice or stew, you will not be proud to say you used shawa fish, until tinubulation happened.

Yes I can remember
Now we can't even use it to cook regularly, except you're rich. How sad😔

Oloki:
All foods!!



Both high and low budget ones.

It's terrible😔

brain54:
:::


I wanted to type beans, garri these used to be staples available in homes that almost no one really cared too much about eating... but then if you think about it more which food item hasn't become a luxury in the last few years.


I honestly can't think of any food that hasn't become a luxury/much more expensive in the last few years!

Yeah I can remember that most people weren't eating beans much then.

It's really sad

Thinking about this is really disheartening. Meat used to be part of the meal, not for special occasions. Before now, you could just buy meat, cook your stew, and life goes on.

But now? Meat has become a complete luxury. Beef, chicken, and even fish are so expensive.

I know families that quietly stopped buying meat regularly. Not because they don't want it, but because by the time you finish buying everything, the meat alone has eaten half of your budget.

Protein that should be part of our meals for a balanced diet has now become a luxury.

And it's not just meat. Tomatoes too have started doing their own wahala. There was a time when tomato scarcity almost shut down jollof rice nationwide.

What else has quietly turned from "everyday food" to "luxury" in the last few years? Drop yours below, let's see how far this list goes.

(If anyone's looking for affordable spots near them, LocalBuka has been putting me onto some solid budget-friendly bukas lately. You can check it out)

Mariangeles:
It would be nice to know what it's about first, before deciding if I want to sign up.

You know, kinda like nairaland.

I understand

You can google it and read our articles that explains what the app does, the problem it solves for users, and it's different features.

But in general, It's a food discovery app that helps you find restaurants and food spots in your location. It also has other interesting features that you'd find out when you google it or sign up.

I hope this helps😊

Mariangeles:
I'd have to first sign up to gain access?

Yes, you have to

Mariangeles:
The share your food reels part, how does it work?

I click on it, and nothing.

To view other people's posts, click on the "Home" button

To post a picture or video, click on the + button between "buka" and "inbox"

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ARISHEM:
Noodles and Sharwarma.

Wow I enjoy shawarma oo. The ones that are well prepared with lots of meat.

OgwuEgo:
Slimy amala and algae looking ewedu

I still haven't tasted this meal. I'd try it one day

brunobaba:
I'm a lover of food and generally i dont think any food is overhyped,it usually depends on your favourite food and it's OK to overhype your favourite food.

I guess that's the best way to put it. To each his own

RichDad1:
Amala and Ewedu.
Moin Moin
Okpa
Semo
Abasha

Wow that's a lot o😂

moshoodn:
Seafoods. All kinds of it.

I hate the smell🤢

Mattswaggz:
Abacha
Ewedu

These are the ones I can remember for now.

I haven't tasted Ewedu but abacha isn't that bad to me. I have friends that don't like it, so I understand you

Alphafeezay:
Pizza, can't remember any other one

That's fine

fredoooooo:
Isi ewu ... i was disappointed till today ..

Wow I love isi ewu oo
Are you sure it's not because of the way that one was prepared? Well, people have their preferences so I won't doubt you

Mikkyjay17:
Rice.

Overrated piece of food. Anyways, that's what I ate today.

Rice?😳

Flame333:
Akara and corn

If I dey lie, ask first lady

You no lie oo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Dzzzz:
Na you be the rich man na…I Dey chop roadside food pass restaurant…

Roadside food don really save us oo

RealityKings1:
8000 isn't really exorbitant when the funds dey

Emphasis on "when the funds dey"😂

budaatum:
"These days", lol. So you just started?

Yes oo😭😂