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| + | ====== Oyo cuisine ====== | ||
| + | ==== Amala Ibadan ==== | ||
| + | A dark, stretchy yam-flour swallow beloved in Ibadan, often eaten with gbegiri and ewedu—famous across Nigeria as “the Ibadan classic.” [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Abula ==== | ||
| + | A rich trio of soups—gbegiri (bean purée), ewedu (jute leaf), and obe ata (pepper stew)—served together, producing a silky, spicy, layered flavor. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Obe Ata Dindin (Fried Pepper Stew) ==== | ||
| + | A fiery red stew made by frying peppers and onions in palm oil until deeply caramelized; | ||
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| + | ==== Gbegiri Ibadan (Bean Purée Soup) ==== | ||
| + | A smooth, mild soup made from peeled brown beans; its velvety texture is central to Oyo’s famous abula combination. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Obe Abolo (Okra & Pepper Mix Soup) ==== | ||
| + | A thick, pepper-forward okra soup common among Ogbomosho households, known for its spicy kick and slippery texture. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Ofada Rice (Oyo Local Rice Variant) ==== | ||
| + | Locally grown rice with a nutty aroma, traditionally served with ayamase (designer stew) and assorted meats. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Obe Ayamase (Designer Stew) ==== | ||
| + | A green pepper stew made with bleached palm oil, assorted meats, and fermented locust beans—spicy, | ||
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| + | ==== Eko Ibadan (Corn Custard Pudding) ==== | ||
| + | A firmer, savory version of corn paste, typically eaten with pepper sauce; popular among traders for its quick preparation. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Dodo Ikire (Spiced Caramelized Plantain) ==== | ||
| + | Originating from Ikire town: mashed, spiced overripe plantains fried until black and chewy—sweet, | ||
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| + | ==== Asun Ibadan (Peppered Smoked Goat) ==== | ||
| + | Spicy, grilled goat meat chopped and tossed with peppers; a street-food classic, especially in Ibadan nightlife spots. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Obe Igbin Ibadan (Snail Pepper Sauce) ==== | ||
| + | Large snails cooked in a fiery pepper sauce; prized as a delicacy in social and ceremonial gatherings. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Lafun Oyo (White Cassava Swallow) ==== | ||
| + | A soft, slightly fermented cassava meal; common in rural Oyo communities and paired with rich, oily stews. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Efo Obinrin Meta (Triple Vegetable Stew) ==== | ||
| + | A nutritious vegetable dish featuring three leafy greens cooked together with palm oil and smoked fish. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Ajon (Fermented Corn Pap Drink) ==== | ||
| + | A sour, slightly bubbly corn drink consumed chilled—popular in Oyo rural areas for heat relief and digestion. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Ponmo Alata (Spicy Cow Skin Stew) ==== | ||
| + | Cow skin simmered in pepper sauce until tender; eaten with rice, amala, or as a spicy snack in beer parlors. [([[https:// | ||
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