Lessons in life

HOW TO COOK OFE AKWU (BANGA STEW)

RECIPE INFORMATION
▪️Recipe cuisine: Igbo recipe
▪️Recipe course: Stew/Soup
▪️Served as: Side dish
▪️Cooking method: Boiling & simmering
▪️Main ingredients: Palm fruits, banga mixed spice, scent leaf, stockfish, spices and seasonings

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DESCRIPTIONS

▪️Banga soup means palm fruit soup and it is particular to the people of the Southern and Eastern part of Nigeria.

▪️In the Eastern part part of Nigeria, Ofe Akwu means Banga soup, which is the Igbo version of cooking Banga soup.

▪️In Igbo land, this food is usually called Banga stew, but are sometimes called soup, while in Delta state, it is usually called Banga soup.

▪️Ofe akwu (igbo version of banga soup) is quite similar to Banga soup ( Delta State style of palm fruits soup ) and Abak Atama ( Efik style of palm fruit soup ), with the only difference being the type of spices/herbs and leaf used in preparing them.

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MAIN INGREDIENTS
🔹Palm fruits ( banga )
🔹Fresh Fish or Meat ( of choice )
🔹Banga mixed spice ( 2 tbsp )
🔹Scent leaves ( a handful )
🔹Stockfish ( 1 large one )
🔹Dried or smoked fish
🔹Pepper ( to taste & choice )
🔹Crayfish ( 2 tbsp )
🔹Onion ( 1 chopped bulb )
🔹Stock cubes ( to taste )
🔹Salt ( to taste )

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
🔸Snails
🔸Catfish
🔸Ogiri ( locust beans )
🔸Cow skin ( kpomo )
🔸Oburunbebe stick ( banga stick )

ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENTS
♦️Palm fruits or tinned palm fruit oil
♦️Dried or smoked fish
♦️Dried or fresh peppers
♦️Fresh fish or meat

TOOLS NEEDED
▪️Pots
▪️Bowls
▪️Knife
▪️Strainer
▪️Cooking spoons
▪️Mortar and pestle

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PREPARATION BEFORE COOKING

▪️Wash the palm fruits and place in a pot and add in clean water just enough to cover the palm fruits in the pot. After like 30 minutes, it should be thoroughly cooked or you can check if it has soft by biting into one of the nuts. If it has soft, then it is ready, then drain/sieve the water, place the banga in a mortar/pot and pound gently to extract

delicious meal

*20 WAYS TO KNOW WHEN YOU ARE ARROGANT*

Arrogance destroys glory, it is more deadly than cancer.

One might be arrogant without even knowing, that is why there's need to read through this points carefully and observe areas that needs to be worked upon for positive change

1. When you cannot submit yourself to higher authority.

2. When you find it difficult to accept corrections.

3. When you are too big to say “sorry”.

4. When you think that your success or achievements are based on your efforts.

5. When you don’t have respect for people.

6. When you are always feeling superior to others.

7. When you always want to control or dominate others.

8. When you think that you are better than other people.

9. When you cannot work under those with lesser qualifications.

10. When you are always angry at those who correct you.

11. When you avoid those who criticize you for NOT understanding their Rationality.

12. When you feel too big to learn.

13. When you feel ashamed to ask questions about what you don’t know.

14. When you are always bragging about your achievements/connections.

15. When you don’t consider it necessary to say “thank you” to those who helped you.

16. When you think that nobody knows more than you.

17. When you think that you cannot make mistakes.

18. When you think that you know everything in life.

19. When you look at those who helped you to get to the top as nothing.

20. When you refused to appreciate those who have been a blessing to your life even when you have over enough to do so.

*Humility is the best.*

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10 Lessons from the book- Kane and Abel by Jefferey Archer

"Kane and Abel" by Jeffrey Archer is a classic novel filled with drama, rivalry, and life lessons. Here are ten lessons from the book with a dash of fun:

1. Friendship Can Be Found in Unlikely Places:


9. Pride Can Be Destructive:
- Lesson: Excessive pride can lead to downfall. Both Kane and Abel's stubborn pride occasionally gets in the way of their happiness and success.

10. Love Conquers All:
- Lesson: Love, forgiveness, and understanding are powerful forces. The characters in the book discover that these qualities can heal wounds and bridge gaps in even the most bitter rivalries.

So, there you have it! "Kane and Abel" isn't just a tale of two men; it's a rollercoaster of life lessons, drama, and, of course, fun!