Ekpang Nkwukwo
🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria
Ekwang is a Cameroonian and Nigerian dish native to the Bakweri, Bafaw, Oroko, Cross River State and Akwa Ibom State people. It is made with freshly grated cocoyams that are wrapped in cocoyam leaves.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | grated cocoyam, cocoyam leaves, palm oil, smoked fish or dried meat, crayfish, hot pepper, onion |
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| 🔥Cooking method | grated tuber wrapped in leaves, slow-simmered/steamed in a seasoned broth |
| 👅Flavour & style | savoury, earthy, spicy, rich and hearty |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | main meal, often festive or gatherings |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Ekpang Nkwukwo come from?
Ekpang Nkwukwo is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is Ekpang Nkwukwo?
Ekwang is a Cameroonian and Nigerian dish native to the Bakweri, Bafaw, Oroko, Cross River State and Akwa Ibom State people. It is made with freshly grated cocoyams that are wrapped in cocoyam leaves.