ONUNU AND FISH PEPPERSOUP: A TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN FOOD FROM NIGER DELTA

Onunu is a popular Indigenous delicacy among  the Southern part of Nigeria. It’s a special traditional delicacy served during traditional wedding ceremonies among the Kalabari and Okirika people of Rivers state, Nigeria. The delicacy is locally called Temburu it involves pounding a mixture of yam with ripe plantain and palm oil with a pinch of salt. The delicacy is served with fresh fish pepper-soup traditionally called Odufulo.

BOLE AND FISH: FOOD DELICACY FROM THE NIGERDELTA REGION OF NIGERIA

Plantain & fish;popularly know as Bole and fish originates from rivers state, Port Harcourt to be precise the southern part of Nigeria.  You will find Bole and fish on every road side in the garden city of Port Court. Bole is very popular in this part of the world. It is usually sold on the roadside on locally made grills. Now this is a recipe for you to make in the comfort of your kitchen. 

Ingredients Bole and Fish:

Chopped

Peppered Fish: Titus Fish

Fresh pepper (Blended)

Onions (chopped)

Garlic

Seasoning cubes

Salt to taste

Palm oil

Bole

Plantains (Slightly or unripe)

Peppered Fish:

 

Preparation Bole and Fish:

- Properly clean fish and wash well. If you are using a fish that has scales, properly remove the scales, rinse well and set aside.

- Mix all the ingredients except the fish in bowl

- Place the fish on a large quantity of foil paper. Make some slices on the body of the fish for the marinade to penetrate the fish both inside and outside

- spread the marinade on the fish generously both in and out. Cover the fish with the foil paper and place in the fridge for about 20 minutes

- Preheat the grill on medium heat while the fish marinates in the fridge.

-  Place the fish on the grill and cook for 2 minutes each for both sides

-  Heat little palm oil. Once hot, add the onions, seasoning cubes, salt, pepper and leave to fry for 2 minutes.

-  Add the grilled fish to the pepper sauce. Let the pepper penetrate every part of the fish. Set aside when it is ready.

Bole and Fish :

Preheat the grill. Remove the plantain skin and place on the grill. Grill plantain for about 2 minutes turning at intervals. Ready to serve with fish and peppered sauce.

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