Nkwobi, a beloved Nigerian delicacy, features tender cow foot cooked and expertly mixed in a rich, spicy palm oil sauce. This flavorful dish, originating from the Igbo ethnic group, typically incorporates ingredients like ground calabash nutmeg, potash (or baking soda for emulsion), Ugba (oil bean seed), and a blend of vibrant peppers. Chefs usually prepare the cow foot until it reaches perfect tenderness, then combine it with the vibrant sauce. Garnished with fresh utazi leaves and sliced onions, Nkwobi offers a unique, savory, and spicy experience. Nigerians often enjoy Nkwobi as an appetizer or side dish, especially at social gatherings.
Ingredients
1 kg cow foot, cut into pieces
½ – 1 cup palm oil
1 tsp edible potash (Akanwu), dissolved in water
1 tsp ground calabash nutmeg (Ehuru)
2 tbsp ground crayfish
2-3 Scotch bonnet peppers, ground
½ onion (for boiling), ½ onion sliced (garnish)
½ cup Ugba (oil bean seed), sliced (optional)
Handful fresh Utazi leaves, sliced (garnish)
2-3 seasoning cubes
Salt to taste
quit tasty and sumptuous, i would really Love to have a feel of it again… had it with a bowl of Palm-wine… but pls stop posting this on your page o if you know you are not ready to give out some oooooo.
This dish beats anything ever swears…