Ukwa (Breadfruit porridge) facts for kids

Ukwa is a special Nigerian dish. It's a favorite food of the Igbo people who live in the southeastern part of Nigeria. You can enjoy Ukwa in two main ways: either fresh or cooked into a tasty porridge.

Ukwa, also known as breadfruit, is a popular Nigerian dish.

What is Ukwa and How is it Cooked?

Ukwa is also known as breadfruit. Its scientific name is Treculia africana. This plant belongs to the Moraceae family, which includes other interesting plants.

When cooking Ukwa, people often use ingredients like Potash, bitter leaf, dry fish, pepper, and different spices. Sometimes, cooks add White Puna yam and corn to make it taste even more special!

Here's how it's usually made:

• First, the Ukwa seeds are washed very well.
• Then, they are cooked until they become soft and mashable.
• After that, palm oil, bitter leaf, potash, and either stock or dry fish and pepper are added.
• The dish is left to steam for about five minutes.

You can serve the warm Ukwa porridge with drinks like juice. If you eat fresh Ukwa, it's often enjoyed with palm kernel or coconut.

Foods Similar to Ukwa

Ukwa is quite similar to beans. They are alike in how they are prepared and how nutritious they are for you.

Other foods that are part of the breadfruit family include:

• Mulberries
• Figs
• Breadnut
• Jackfruit