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Spicy cow feet is a delicacy commonly found in
Spicy cow feet is a delicacy commonly found in restaurant
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s, it is otherwise known as nkwobi. The cuisine is common among the people of Igbo ethnic group. it is a soup made up of cuts from cow
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feet.
Overview
The ingredients andspice
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s needed to make the Nigerian dessert include palm oil
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, kaun also known as potash
Potash () includes various mined and manufactured salts that contain potassium in water-soluble form.
, Calabash nutmegs, utazi leaves, pepper, onion
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etc. An alternative to potash is ngu, spinach
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can be used instead of utazia if not available for use. Nkwobi is sometimes prepared made at home, even though it is commonly found in restaurants. The soup is made from cow feet boiled with onion and variety of spices Potash mixture is added to palm oil, stirred until yellow and thickened. Crayfish, Calabash nutmeg and grinded pepper are added afterward. The cooked cow feet into the oil mixture and stirred gently to avoid burning.See also
*Cow's trotters
Cow's trotters are the feet of cattle. The cuts are used in various dishes around the world, especially in Asian, African, French, and the Caribbean cuisine. Latin American cuisine also uses cow's trotters for several traditional dishes.
Other ...
* List of beef dishes
* List of African dishes
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* Tripe
Tripe is a type of edible lining from the stomachs of various farm animals. Most tripe is from cattle, pigs and sheep.
Types of tripe
Beef tripe
Beef tripe is made from the muscle wall (the interior mucosal lining is removed) of a cow's st ...
References
{{reflist Igbo cuisine Beef dishes