Iru (Locust Beans)

These aren't bananas, they're plantains. Plantains are common in Africa, Asia and the Caribben. Boiled, grilled or fried you cant go wrong with plantain

Plantain is the "Big Brother" to Banana and a good source of potassium and dietary fibre. Plantain crisps are delicious for snacking at all times

Also Known as Pumpkin leaves, Ugwu is not just a food or vegetable, it is the holy grail of healthy living and the main ingridient for many West African Soups such Afang, Banga or Oha Soup

Nigerian fufu is mainly made out of cassava dough while other countries like Ghana use a mixture of cassava and plantain. Best consumed with popular Nigerian soups such as efuis, efo riro or banga soup