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HOW TO COOK OFE AKWU (BANGA STEW)

RECIPE INFORMATION
▪️Recipe cuisine: Igbo recipe
▪️Recipe course: Stew/Soup
▪️Served as: Side dish
▪️Cooking method: Boiling & simmering
▪️Main ingredients: Palm fruits, banga mixed spice, scent leaf, stockfish, spices and seasonings

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DESCRIPTIONS

▪️Banga soup means palm fruit soup and it is particular to the people of the Southern and Eastern part of Nigeria.

▪️In the Eastern part part of Nigeria, Ofe Akwu means Banga soup, which is the Igbo version of cooking Banga soup.

▪️In Igbo land, this food is usually called Banga stew, but are sometimes called soup, while in Delta state, it is usually called Banga soup.

▪️Ofe akwu (igbo version of banga soup) is quite similar to Banga soup ( Delta State style of palm fruits soup ) and Abak Atama ( Efik style of palm fruit soup ), with the only difference being the type of spices/herbs and leaf used in preparing them.

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MAIN INGREDIENTS
🔹Palm fruits ( banga )
🔹Fresh Fish or Meat ( of choice )
🔹Banga mixed spice ( 2 tbsp )
🔹Scent leaves ( a handful )
🔹Stockfish ( 1 large one )
🔹Dried or smoked fish
🔹Pepper ( to taste & choice )
🔹Crayfish ( 2 tbsp )
🔹Onion ( 1 chopped bulb )
🔹Stock cubes ( to taste )
🔹Salt ( to taste )

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
🔸Snails
🔸Catfish
🔸Ogiri ( locust beans )
🔸Cow skin ( kpomo )
🔸Oburunbebe stick ( banga stick )

ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENTS
♦️Palm fruits or tinned palm fruit oil
♦️Dried or smoked fish
♦️Dried or fresh peppers
♦️Fresh fish or meat

TOOLS NEEDED
▪️Pots
▪️Bowls
▪️Knife
▪️Strainer
▪️Cooking spoons
▪️Mortar and pestle

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PREPARATION BEFORE COOKING

▪️Wash the palm fruits and place in a pot and add in clean water just enough to cover the palm fruits in the pot. After like 30 minutes, it should be thoroughly cooked or you can check if it has soft by biting into one of the nuts. If it has soft, then it is ready, then drain/sieve the water, place the banga in a mortar/pot and pound gently to extract

delicious meal

Stir gently

*20 WAYS TO KNOW WHEN YOU ARE ARROGANT*

Arrogance destroys glory, it is more deadly than cancer.

One might be arrogant without even knowing, that is why there's need to read through this points carefully and observe areas that needs to be worked upon for positive change

1. When you cannot submit yourself to higher authority.

2. When you find it difficult to accept corrections.

3. When you are too big to say “sorry”.

4. When you think that your success or achievements are based on your efforts.

5. When you don’t have respect for people.

6. When you are always feeling superior to others.

7. When you always want to control or dominate others.

8. When you think that you are better than other people.

9. When you cannot work under those with lesser qualifications.

10. When you are always angry at those who correct you.

11. When you avoid those who criticize you for NOT understanding their Rationality.

12. When you feel too big to learn.

13. When you feel ashamed to ask questions about what you don’t know.

14. When you are always bragging about your achievements/connections.

15. When you don’t consider it necessary to say “thank you” to those who helped you.

16. When you think that nobody knows more than you.

17. When you think that you cannot make mistakes.

18. When you think that you know everything in life.

19. When you look at those who helped you to get to the top as nothing.

20. When you refused to appreciate those who have been a blessing to your life even when you have over enough to do so.

*Humility is the best.*

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So, then the question becomes: What is strength?

Back in the day, strength was portrayed as suppressing your emotions, or working harder than you ever have and pushing yourself to the limits…

But I don’t think that’s the truth.

It’s not to say hard work doesn’t matter. It does. But what do we work hard on?

Do we work hard on the external things? To produce? To achieve?

Or do we do the difficult inner work?

I believe it’s that inner work that changes everything forever. It’s the work that truly matters. We’re not here simply to produce—we’re here to evolve, to learn, to grow, to love.

So, what is true strength?

True strength is being totally honest with yourself. True strength is taking care of yourself. True strength is being vulnerable. True strength is bringing love and compassion to difficult circumstances. True strength is being authentic and setting boundaries. True strength is being able to balance self care with serving others.

True strength is surrendering to the flow of life, even though your mind is telling you to try and control everything.

So, let go. Do your best. Realize that the only control you have is within you. Embrace truth. And love fearlessly.

That is what it means to “be stronger.”

10 Different Types of Readers. What Type Are You?

While it’s already known that we all enjoy books and reading in different ways, we did our research and tried to identify all the different kinds of readers. Here is the sequel to the most popular types of readers we were able to identify. What kind of reader are you?

1. The Digital Reader

Like with anything, the exact opposite of the physical book loyalist does exist. The digital reader has a completely different approach to reading than the aforementioned type.

You won’t be able to find a single paper book in a digital reader’s house and that is because they embrace technology to the fullest. They will own e-readers, e-books, audiobooks, and pretty much anything else that isn’t a physical book.

2. The Fiction Fanatic

On the other end of the scale, we find those readers who want their books to take them to different universes and see their reading as an escape from reality. They appreciate an author’s imagination and like to recreate in their minds the worlds they read about.

Whether it’s science fiction, fantasy, heroic fantasy or adventure fiction, the fiction fanatic will devour it as long as the story is interesting enough.

3. The Young Adults Lover

Most adults nowadays lead hectic and often overwhelming lives. For some, the greatest escape is reading books that are destined for young adults. These easier books, which were written with young adults or teenagers in mind often have quite interesting stories and the YA lover will never care that she is 10 years older than the target age for that particular book.

4. The Emotional Reader

Whether it’s appreciation for a good love story, a sense of accomplishment whenever the hero in a book manages to achieve his goals or the overwhelming sadness of a tragic event from a drama novel, the emotional reader will resonate and will feel everything with a higher intensity than the average reader would.

5. The Fad Reader

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One reason, out of many, why you need a Kindle.

One Device, Many Books:

eBooks are portable and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. Instead of carrying multiple bulky books, one eBook reader can hold thousands of eBooks. It saves a lot of space- in your home and in your bag. One doesn’t have to worry about the storage limit.

A single device is enough to read any number of books you want. It allows the user to store plenty of books on the device, way more than anyone can read in their lifetime.

10 Lessons from the book- Kane and Abel by Jefferey Archer

"Kane and Abel" by Jeffrey Archer is a classic novel filled with drama, rivalry, and life lessons. Here are ten lessons from the book with a dash of fun:

1. Friendship Can Be Found in Unlikely Places:


9. Pride Can Be Destructive:
- Lesson: Excessive pride can lead to downfall. Both Kane and Abel's stubborn pride occasionally gets in the way of their happiness and success.

10. Love Conquers All:
- Lesson: Love, forgiveness, and understanding are powerful forces. The characters in the book discover that these qualities can heal wounds and bridge gaps in even the most bitter rivalries.

So, there you have it! "Kane and Abel" isn't just a tale of two men; it's a rollercoaster of life lessons, drama, and, of course, fun!

10 Different Types of Readers. What Type Are You?

While it’s already known that we all enjoy books and reading in different ways, we did our research and tried to identify all the different kinds of readers. Here is the sequel to the most popular types of readers we were able to identify. What kind of reader are you?

5. The Fad Reader

Riding the wave of hype created around a book is something the fad reader thrives on. This kind of reader will read anything and everything other people read, simply because she wants to be a part of the hype.

There are a number of books that succeed through popular magnetism more than literary quality and they have the fad readers to thank for their success.

6. The College Reader

While we don’t encourage this habit, the college reader had to be mentioned in our list simply because of the large number of people who end up being one.

We’ve all heard of people who simply stop reading the second they no longer have to. While they may have read all the books on their reading lists in college or school, that is where their reading journey has ended. Weirdly enough, they even seem to take some pride in that.

7. The Neurotic Reader

One of the most difficult types of readers, the neurotic reader has a rule for every aspect of reading and will not stray from the course under any circumstances.

Each neurotic reader has his own set of rules and whether it’s never leaving anyone touching their books, always reading the introduction, or other habits, they will enforce them forever.

8. The Writer-Reader

This kind of reader will take nothing at face value and will critique every aspect of a book he is reading. He will put himself in the author’s shoes and will state his opinion to anyone who is willing to listen.

Whether it’s the way the book was written, how the story is presented, the way the characters were described or the book altogether, the writer-reader will always find something to critique.

9. The Note Taker

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