Another thing that soften ukwa is ngu I don't know what it's called in English. But it came out from palmnut the one that has thorns on it you burn it into ashes the ash is what soften the ukwa.

In all my years of eating ukwa as an Igbo girl, I just tried this recipe this night and I'm sold!!!!....what!!!!!!!

I have never tasted ukwa. And I didn't even know you can add bitter leaf to it. Life itself is a teacher, the more we live, the more we learn. Thank you sis for sharing

Thank you Ma. Your teaching is always very comprehensive and detailed

Thanks, it was really comprehensive and i understood it perfectly. The only problem is that Breadfruit is expensive although it's cheaper in Enugu. God knows that when i make money, I'll be eating this rich meal constantly.

You can add 5 to 10 beans seed to it while cooking to help it soften and adding scentleaf to it takes it to another level

Pressure cooker works great for softening ukwa fast. No need to cook for hours.

Igbo best delicacy. Beautifully cooked Nnem and the outcome looks fantastic. Well done

Jamaican watching here ,I love different cultures 😍.Interesting meal😊

Aha, I have been begging to be taught how to make this. Thank you so much.

So yummy, I have never tasted ukwa but today, I feel like having a taste of it so I bought little to try out. Thanks joyful cook for having my back today and always.

I have never had ukwa but am definitely trying this banga. It looks LUSH

Another great recipe from Ngozi! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us 😍

Looks so delicious and yummy.

Yummy, i like breadfruit porridge. you can also soften the ukwa/breadfruit with Ngu (palm fruit ash)

Delicious

It looks so so yummy. I haven't tasted it before but I will make it soon

Breadfruit seeds? Interesting!! To soften beans etc, you can use a little Baking Soda instead of Potash-Just a teaspoon or under though.

It looks delicious... yum

Superb!! You did a great job. Using your recipe as i cook now.👍☺️

This particular ukwa is loaded onyem 😋😋

This is detailed. Thanks for this.

Ukwa is one of my best. I love it with beans. You prepared it so well. Looks delicious

Yes, bicarbonate of soda can soften it too

Ngu too can soften ukwa! Ngu is a n ash gotten from burnt palm fruit thorny sticks! After burning the dried thorny sticks into ashes, you gather the ash and dissolve in water! Allow it to settle to remove sand and other dirts! Then sieve with a clean cloth, the juice is ready! Ngu is the best alternative to potash!

This looks good but I have not try this so enticing and delicious 😋

Wow i have never seen or heard of this dish before and it looks really delicious 😍

Exactly eating Ukwa in Igbo occasion u must be a big man🤣 🤣

Thanks dear, your recipe helped… Just made the best Ukwa I have ever made

Use a pressure pot u don't need potash with a pressure pot plus I soak mine for two day it comes out really nice.

Bicarbonate of Soda can soften it very well

My dear use pressure cooker. It's the best to cook ukwu. I live in UK myself

You can use wood ash called ‘ngu’ instead of potash

Hmmmmmm😋😋😋😋😋😋 thanks for sharing

Simple and nice.

Pls can I use another leaf like scent leaf instead of bitter leaf

A nuh know am ,but anyhow. Give ma own 😊😁👍

Yes dear. You can use pressure pot to cook it 😋 🥰💜💜💜

Ukn you will get from Palm fruit you will burnt a dry palmfruit then collect the ashes the color is normally white tried it in the nylon. Use to make Abacha or ukwa very good

I have only eaten Okpa, never had breadfruit this way. This looks so inviting, and I would love to try it if I can find bread fruit in the African Store here. can I skip using bitter leaves?

It look so much like ewa riro

Yes u can use Ngu to soften ukwa

Please cook bittetleaf soup, Nne. Thanks

Or use ngu. Dried plantain leaves

Thank you for this recipe. I'm trying it out for the first time but skipping the akanwu and using a pressure pot instead. I didn't see onions so is it safe to assume it isn't part of the recipe?

Ngu (palm fruit head burnt n the ash can be soaked n used, i prefer that that akawu)

Use pressure pot to cook it

I use ngoo to soften Ukwa pls it is super healthy.

Pls why is bitterleaf added? Is it a must add for ukwa?

Pls can stockfish be added to it?

I followed your recipe and it came out a blast❤ Sending love from canada ❤❤

Very nice dear

The best tin that softens ukwa is salt💯💯💯💯💯 Before u start cooking ur ukwa,add salt and then water before u start cooking It won’t even reach 5mins and ur ukwa will be soo soft,try this ant thank me later N/B: You should add the salt before u even put ur gas cooker on

Nice one

You can soak it with salt when soaking it over night and then add salt when you put it on fire and cover tight and see the outcome

Use potash nkwu it’s healthier too from palm

Palm oil is a very healthy oil to use

You can use pressure pot to soften it.

First time seeing this recipe but looks delicious and yummy I love the added of bitterleaf. Thanks for sharing sis

Instead of bitter leaf use scent leaf well I use it cos I have many in my farm

Thank you 💕 so much

I am going to try mine and share the taste story haha

Good job Mama! Must potash be used? Heard it's not good for pregnant women.

Can I add onions?

Unripe plaintain can soften ukwa too

Am getting married to Igbo man soon, so I really need to learn how to cook Igbo food especially Ukwa his favorite Igbo meal

I use pressure pot

Salt softens it

Pls is this same thing used for making okpa?

Why do i like it plain?

Using (ngwu) From burnt isi akwu is best and more healthy

Please I have added potash to mine and is yet to get soft .been cooking for 2hours now

Must I add bitter leaves

Baking soda can soften it also

Selman please is that free training content still available for someone to learn from? if yes please where can I see it

Thanks very much but is it a raw bitter leaf?

Ngu can be used in place of potash.

Toka can also soften it

Can it be cooked without soaking it overnight?

Is bitter leaf composer to add?

Can I use basil leaf

Use pressure pot Leave those stuff

Can I cook with Nchawu

Ngu is good👍

Girl, try baking soda next time. Since I started using it, I've never used potash again. You don't need a lot, about half of the potash you would use, if that makes sense. Same goes for making "ncha" for abacha, ugba or nkwobi.

what is the potash?

Use pressure pot, is better and faster. You don't need akanwu

Don't know what I did wrong cos I've been cooking it for over 1hr and it has refused to soften 😢

I cook my ukwa with pressure pot

Should av separated the water that's how we Igbos love it ....ND u did not add sweet corn 😭😭

What is the Igbo name of potash

Potash is going out of fashion due to health benefits. Use Ngwo. It's gotten from burnt palm fronds and sold in the Nigerian market by the women who sell Ugba and Ukwa.

You can use ncha instead of potash because potash can cause stomato upset

Me I use pressure pot. I have never use potash o

if the ukwa is roasted can I still go ahead with this method

Baking soda is a very healthy option than akan

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Why the bitter leaf?

If you use pressure cooker and you will not need akawu. thanks

Baking soda