My First Ukwa of the Year Was a Whole Sermon — What Cold Weather Cannot Do Doesn’t Exist(Recipes included)

I didn’t plan to cook Ukwa today, but the weather had other plans 😅

The rain started falling, and suddenly, all I could think of was a hot, soft bowl of breadfruit since they always say weather for two,Pregnancy for 1😂

There’s something about Ukwa and rainy days. If you’ve ever tasted it with just enough palm oil and a sprinkle of crayfish, you already understand the feeling.😭

As the rain kept pouring, I remembered how my mum used to make it. No rush, no stress. Just slow cooking and gist in the kitchen while the aroma filled the house.

So I went out, found a clean portion for ₦ 5,000, came back home and said — “Today, I’ll do it like mama did it.” If you are always running around from kitchen,this is a sign to stop o😂😂

Finally I made my sweet delicious Ukwa and I’m happy because this cold weather is something else

If you’ve been craving comfort food lately, this might just be your sign to make a pot.

Here’s how I made mine:

🍲 UKWA (Breadfruit) Recipe – Classic Igbo Style

🛒 Ingredients:

• 4 cups of shelled Ukwa (breadfruit)
• 1/2 teaspoon potash (akanwu) — optional
• Palm oil (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• 1–2 seasoning cubes
• Ground crayfish (optional)
• Scent leaf (optional for garnish)
• Water (enough to cook it soft)

🧑🏽‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Rinse the Ukwa and place it in a pot.
2. Add potash (just a pinch helps it cook faster).
3. Pour enough water and boil till very soft. This may take 40–60 minutes.

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4. Once soft, add salt, seasoning cubes, and crayfish,then smoke fish if any (optional)
5. Drizzle in some palm oil and stir. Let it simmer for 5 more minutes.
6. Garnish with scent leaf if you like, and serve hot!

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This Ukwa didn’t just fill my stomach — it filled my soul. 💛

Some meals carry stories, and today’s story came with rain, memories, and mama’s kitchen.

I’m so glad I get to share these stories here, and even more excited that this same food storytelling is helping me build income online!

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