Cookbook:Nigerian Ukwa with Corn

Ukwa, or breadfruit, is a versatile food in the eastern part of Nigeria, as seen in this ukwa with corn porridge.

Ingredients

 * African breadfruit seed (ukwa)
 * Potash (kaun)
 * Palm oil
 * Maize, boiled
 * Stock cube
 * Scotch bonnet chili pepper, grated
 * Onion, grated
 * Salt

Procedure

 * 1) Wash the ukwa well with clean water.
 * 2) Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add a pinch of potash. Add the ukwa, and simmer until soft. Drain the water.
 * 3) Heat a small amount of water and palm oil in a pan. Add the cooked ukwa, maize, stock cube, grated pepper and onion, and salt.
 * 4) Simmer the mixture until well-cooked and thickened like a porridge.
 * 5) Remove from the heat, and serve warm.