Ekwang ( Ekpang Nkukwo ) By African Bites
Ekwang is an arduous dish flavor-filled spices unique to Cameroonians. It is cooked simply with African spices and it’s a finger-licking mouthwatering dish that leaves a unique savor on the pallet.
Ekwang also known as ekpang nkukwo is a traditional Nigerian and dish native to the Efiks and Ibibios. It is also widely enjoyed in Cameroon and very popular with the Bakweri tribe in It is made of freshly grated coco yam, then wrapped in leafy greens and slowly simmered with various types of fresh or smoked meat, fish, crayfish, red oil and other spices depending on the cooks preference until cooked to perfection.
4 pounds cocoyam
45 bunch leafy greens cocoyam leaves, collard greens, spinach, romaine lettuce
½ pound boiled meat beef
12 cups dried fish
½ medium onion chopped
1 tbsp bouillon granules / Maggie
1 tbsp ground country onions optional
1 scotch bonnet pepper or any hot pepper optional
1 tsp bitter leaf optional
Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
4 pounds cocoyam
45 bunch leafy greens cocoyam leaves, collard greens, spinach, romaine lettuce
½ pound boiled meat beef
12 cups dried fish
½ medium onion chopped
1 tbsp bouillon granules / Maggie
1 tbsp ground country onions optional
1 scotch bonnet pepper or any hot pepper optional
1 tsp bitter leaf optional
Salt and pepper to taste
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