{"title":"Nigerian Native Cooking Ingredients","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ita-ngu-traditional-nigerian-plant-based-potash-alternative","title":"Ita Ngu – Traditional Nigerian Plant-Based Potash Alternative","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIta Ngu (Traditional Nigerian Natural Potash Alternative)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Authentic traditional Nigerian cooking ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Plant-derived alternative to edible potash (Akanwu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Traditionally made from palm plant ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Helps soften Ukwa and other suitable foods during cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Helps thicken palm oil for traditional native dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Perfect for Abacha, Nkwobi, Isi Ewu \u0026amp; Ugba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Easy to prepare by soaking and straining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ A traditional favorite in Nigerian kitchens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Available for delivery across the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove preparing traditional Nigerian dishes but prefer a plant-derived alternative to regular potash? Ita Ngu is a great ingredient to have in your kitchen!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIta Ngu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNgu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a traditional alkaline cooking ingredient made from plant ash, commonly from burnt palm fruit bunches or stalks. It has been used for generations in Nigerian cooking as an alternative to mineral potash (Akanwu).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIta Ngu is especially useful when preparing dishes that need palm oil to thicken into that familiar creamy consistency, such as Abacha, Nkwobi, and Isi Ewu. It can also help soften Ukwa (African Breadfruit) during cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone who loves traditional Nigerian cooking, Ita Ngu offers a familiar, plant-derived way to achieve the taste and texture of beloved native dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Abacha (African Salad), Ugba, Nkwobi, Isi Ewu, Ukwa (African Breadfruit), and other traditional Nigerian dishes that call for a cooking alkali.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Ita Ngu?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Traditional plant-derived alternative to mineral potash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Helps achieve the creamy palm oil consistency used in native dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Can help soften Ukwa during cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Useful for preparing authentic Igbo delicacies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ A familiar ingredient in traditional Nigerian cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Simple to prepare using water and careful straining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Allows you to enjoy traditional recipes using a plant-based cooking ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Prepare Ita Ngu for Cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place a small quantity of food-grade Ita Ngu in a clean bowl and add drinking-quality water. Stir and allow it to settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst straining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carefully pour the liquid through a fine sieve or clean food-safe filter, leaving the sand, ash particles, and sediment behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond straining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strain the collected liquid again through a fresh, fine filter to remove any remaining visible particles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the clear liquid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add a small amount of the strained liquid to your cooking as required by your recipe. Discard the residue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always strain at least twice to help remove visible grit and sediment. Straining does not eliminate dissolved contaminants or guarantee food safety, so use only Ita Ngu that is specifically prepared and sold for food use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional cooking, familiar taste! Enjoy your favorite Nigerian native dishes with Ita Ngu, a plant-derived alternative to regular potash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adorable African Food LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50686194811097,"sku":null,"price":14.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5054\/2041\/files\/ITANGU.jpg?v=1791949640"}],"url":"https:\/\/adorableafricanfood.com\/collections\/nigerian-native-cooking-ingredients.oembed","provider":"Adorable African Food LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}