Creative writing: kokoyam the common food and it's benefits

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INTRODUCTION

Kokoyam, also known as IKPONG in my language. Is a bewitching, enchanting crop with a rich history, cultural significance and numerous benefits.

Brief History

Kokoyam is native to Africa, and in particularly Nigeria. Kokoyam is widely cultivated and consumed in various part of the country. However, it's more commonly found in certain region, particularly Southern and Eastern area.

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State in Nigeria Where Kokoyam is widely Available and Consumed

⚪️ Delta State
⚪️ Rivers State
⚪️ Imo State
⚪️ Akwa Ibom State
⚪️ Anambra State
⚪️ Cross Rivers State

In Akwa Ibom State where I come from, the Ibibio and Annang area, is another significant producer of kokoyam. Kokoyam has been cultivated for over 6,000 years making it one of the oldest cultivated crops

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Nutritional Values

Kokoyam is rich in:

⚪️ Complex Carbohydrates
⚪️ Fiber
⚪️ Vitamins C and E
⚪️ Potassium
⚪️ Magnesium
⚪️ Iron

Recipes and Cooking Methods

It can be prepared in various ways:

⚪️ Boiled or roasted as a side dish
⚪️ Made into a delicious soup or native stew
⚪️ Used in traditional dishes like kokoyam portage

In this article I'll show the two types of kokoyam food I made. The first one is USONG IKPONG In my language but popularly know as kokoyam pounded with delicious Soup

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Health Benefits and Medicinal Uses

Kokoyam has been used in traditional medicine for

⚪️ Digestive issues
⚪️ Skin conditions
⚪️ Respiratory problems
⚪️ Anti-inflammatory purposes

Cultural significance

Kokoyam holds cultural and symbolic importance in my State. In Akwa Ibom State, kokoyam is one of the main crop and a symbol of good luck 🙂

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The second type of kokoyam food I made. I boiled the peeled kokoyam and made a delicious native soup without cooking it on fire.

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I love kokoyam so much making it one of my favorite food.

I hope you enjoy reading through my creative writing on kokoyam and it's benefits. Thanks for staying up throughout this article. See you next time. I am @udoikotabasi.