Indigenous vegetables (IVs) are rich sources of essential nutrients, particularly vitamins and minerals, and other non-nutritive phytochemicals. IVs play a critical role in the food culture of the Ghanaian people. Despite their importance, they have over the years been mostly associated with the ...
One interesting thing is that they have their own indigenous way of seasoning their foods. Their Okra Soup is famously made with fresh fish, while Akwu And Oha Soup is a famous combination amongst the Igbo people. Hausa Tribe Another major ethnic group in Nigeria is the Hausa people, majorly...
Puffballs are usually sautéed or dried and even powdered to be used in soups. These mushrooms have a long history and are considered to be food items for indigenous people. They are one of those varieties of edible mushrooms near Washington DC that are overtly unique in their essence. Giant ...
Browse our list of the top ten types of noodles with pictures so you can identify them when you shop. While China has more indigenous noodles than any other country, noodles are a staple food throughout Asia. From Thailand and Singapore to Korea and Japan, we explore different types of Asi...
such as indigenous American fry bread or French bread, while others are born out of tradition and celebration, like Italian Panettone or Jewish challah. Here are the historical and scientific roots of popular types of bread across the globe, many of which can still be found in breadbaskets and...
Watermelon berries are indigenous to much of Alaska from its Southeastern Coast to deep into the interior. The bright red berries are about the size of a grape, and as the name suggests, taste a bit like watermelon. They grow wild and are mostly eaten by the handful by hikers and local...
Peppers became an integral part of the diet and culture of many ancient civilizations in the Americas. They were not only used as a food source but also had medicinal and ceremonial significance. Peppers were traded across the region, spreading their cultivation and use to various indigenous group...
These ones are smaller chili peppers that are used to add some spice to foods to make them taste better and more enjoyable. Cameroon Pepper (Black Pepper) Popularly known as Cameroon pepper, the black pepper is an indigenous thing, both in quality and in appearance (it’s colour). It is...
Corn, a grain indigenous to America, is milled into cornmeal, which can be baked into bread. There are several types of cornbread. The earliest is a skillet bread (also known as hoecake), made from cornmeal, egg, and buttermilk and fried in a fat, then baked in the oven. The result...
Some critics of the grape classify it as a “colonizer” due to it replacing many indigenous vines. This is due to the ease of growing it and its resistance to common dangers like frost. Recommended Food Pairings Cabernet Sauvignon can be paired widely although it is best paired with more ...