The Banga Soup is an African delicacy that is eaten in the Nigeria and Ghana region. It is called Ame Edi (Ame means water and Edi means palm fruit)  by the Urhobos in the Niger Delta and is mainly eaten with Starch, Gari, Pounded Yam, Semolina, or Fufu. In the South-Eastern parts of Nigeria, Banga Soup is referred to as Ofe Akwu where Ofe means Soup / Stew and Akwu means palm fruit and is used mainly with white rice.

Banga Soup is rich in vitamins A, E, and K which;

1. is essential for building strong bones

2. Prevents heart disease.

3. Improves Vision.

4. Reduces the effect of premenstrual syndrome symptoms such as insomnia, weight gain, bloating, leg swelling, and breast tenderness.

5. (Palm kernel) contains Vitamins ‘A’ that is essential for healthy vision

6. Nourishes the human skin and hair

Locust bean (Parkia biglobosa), commonly referred to as 'Iru' by Yorubas, ‘Ogiri’, ‘Dawa Dawa’ by Igbos, is a local seasoning or condiment in Africa.

A strong smell is characteristic of this spice
It can be stored in the fridge, freezer or pantry
Packed in a sealed bag for longer shelf life

 

Achi or Akpa is a seed of the Brachystegia Eurycoma tree that is popular in the South of Nigeria.
Achi, the indispensable vegetable has a tinge of sweetness and it is used in Nigeria cuisines as a soup thickener.
The Achi seed is ground into a fine powder and used for thickening soups and stews such as:
Egusi soup,
Oha soup,
Ogbono soup,
Uziza

• Ground Achi Seeds
• Soup and Stew Thickener
• Has a tinge of sweetness

Ayamase (Designer Ofada) Stew is a tasty and hot spicy, iconic Nigerian Stew made with varieties of green peppers and African curry leaves. Add a generous amount of the spice to cook ayamase stew.

Cameroon Pepper is the dried and ground habanero pepper. Habanero (which means “from Havana”) is one of the hottest peppers grown in the world. Dried habanero peppers have the most heat of all dried peppers. They should be used sparingly in sauces, soups, and stews

 

Cocoyam - Colocasia Esculenta
Cocoyams are herbaceous perennial plants belonging to the family Araceae and are grown primarily for their edible roots.
Cocoyam also known as Taro root, is a nutritious root vegetable that is eaten across the African continent. The Igbos call the ground cocoyam EDE.
The root is peeled and dried, then ground into a fine powder that is then used as a soup or stew thickener.
These roots are known as Yam in Malaysia and Singapore. Other countries know them as Kalo, Dasheen, Edo, Madhumbe, Marope, Magogoya, Arbi, Patra or Godere.

• Called Ede, Taro, Yam, Kalo in different countries
• Great as a stew or soup thickener
• Excellent source of dietary fiber

African Wild Mango Seed/Oro Seed is very high in fiber and antioxidants.

This spice is prepared the ‘Ibo style’ with the unpeeled seed that is completely dried before grinding.

The dried seed is ground and used as a soup thickening agent for Ogbono (Ibo) or Akpon (Yoruba) soup.

Matthew Walker's Luxury Christmas Pudding is made of 13 core ingredients which represent Jesus and his twelve apostles. This delicious blend is a combination of the finest fruits and a unique blend of spices, cognac, and a local stout to make a perfectly moist and fruity pudding. This is a large pudding and serves approx 8 people (4oz each). Imported for the holidays - limited quantities are available! 907g / 32oz

• Matthew Walker's Luxury Pudding is made of 13 core ingredients which represent Jesus and his twelve apostles.
• This delicious and traditional pudding is a combination of the finest fruits and a unique blend of spices, cognac, and a local stout to make a perfectly moist and fruity pudding.
• This is a large pudding and serves approx 8 people.
• Imported for the holidays - limited quantities are available. 800 grams