Ukwa (Breadfruit porridge) explained

Ukwa, more commonly known as african breadfruit, is a Nigerian dish eaten by the Igbo people and the Yoruba people, especially the Remo people in Ogun state.^[1] It can be eaten fresh or prepared as a porridge.^[2]

Ukwa is commonly cooked with potash, bitter leaf, dry fish, pepper, and spices. It is considered a good source of vitamins and minerals, especially protein. Its scientific name is Treculia africana and it belongs to the family of Moraceae.

Similar foods

Ukwa is very similar to beans in term of preparation and nutritious value. The other foods in the breadfruit family include mulberries, figs, breadnut, and jackfruit.^[3]

See also

• Trecullia africana
• Staple food
• Niuean cuisine

Notes and References

1. Edima-Nyah . Anne P. . Ntukidem . Victor E. . Ekanem . Moses C. . Ojimelukwe . Philippa C. . Nwabueze . Titus U. . 2023 . Effect of processing and substitution levels of Ukwa (Treculia africana) on the anti-nutrient factors, in-vitro starch and protein digestibility and total essential amino-acid content of snack bars . Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems . 6 . 10.3389/fsufs.2022.1071821 . free . 2571-581X.
2. Web site: 2019-09-28 . How To Make Homemade Ukwa Dish . 2022-06-20 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
3. Web site: African Breadfruit (Ukwa) . 2022-06-20 . All Nigerian Recipes . en-US.