How to Make Nkwobi Jollof

                                                      How to Make Nkwobi Jollof

Nkwobi, Isiewu, gizzards, stews with tripe etc are Nigerian nose-to-tail eating. And boy, these dishes totally slay.

The combination of meat and spices, beautifully cooked to play on the textures is everything. So what is Nkwobi? Nkwobi is a dish of cow foot cooked in a spicy palm oil paste.

It is normally served in a shallow wooden bowl that reminds me of a mortar but…. Fresh rings of red onions and Utazi, a bitter herb are often used to garnish it.

I already had Nkwobi, and left over Jollof Rice. Here’s what I did – Cut up the Nkwobi into bite-sized
pieces. Heat up in a pan with a little oil.

When hot, add Jollof rice, the Nkwobi sauce, thinned with a little water if necessary. Let cook on medium heat, stirring till the mix is hot all the way through.

Check for salt and adjust if necessary.

Finish with a chiffonade (or shredded) scent leave. Serve in the traditional dish or how you like.

It was lovely. The chewy, crunchy texture of the cow leg, the spice, the Jollof, everything was yum. Definitely one to make again.

What do you think?