Hello, kids and parents , compliments of the season. I love food made of Palm oil. In Africa especially my country Nigeria, we don't joke with Palm oil. There are certain foods that we can cook without palm oil, such foods include Beans, Ekpang Nkukwo (popular Akwa Ibom people's delicacy), soups such as Afang, Melon soup etc.
*Methods of Processing Palm oil*
In the lush landscapes of Akwa Ibom State especially in my tribe the Annangs, palm oil production is a labor of love. It begins with the careful breeding of palm oil seedlings, nurtured in specialized nurseries until they're strong enough to be transplanted into the rich soil. As the seedlings grow, they're meticulously tended to, receiving just the right amount of sunshine and rainfall.
These are the photos of the seedlings
*The growing of the Palm Oil Tree*
After the seedlings are matured, they are carefully transplanted at a desired location.
The seedlings start to grow
The Palm oil trees have matured ready to yield.
Years pass, and the palm trees mature, their trunks sturdy and tall. The fruits, a vibrant orange-red, begin to ripen, signaling the start of the harvest season.
The fruits are ripe!
*The Harvesting Process*
Local farmers expertly pluck the ripe bunches, taking care not to damage the delicate fruit. The fresh palm fruits are then gathered and sorted, with the ripest ones selected for processing.
The fruits
More palm fruits
The Oil Extraction Process
The oil extraction process is an art form, with the fruits first boiled to loosen the oil-rich pulp. The mixture is then pounded and squeezed, releasing the precious oil. The resulting liquid gold is filtered and refined, ready for use in various culinary delights.
The removing of fruits process
The selection process
The cooking process
The Palm Oil is Ready!
*Using of the Palm Oil*
One of the most beloved dishes in Akwa Ibom State is melon soup, also known as "iKon" in Ibibio, "ikpan" in Annangs, and "egusi" soup in Igbo.
To prepare this hearty soup, the palm oil is heated in a large pot, infused with aromatic spices and blended with ground melon seeds. The mixture is then simmered with tender chunks of meat or fish, creating a rich, savory broth. As the flavors meld together, the palm oil adds a depth and richness that's simply irresistible. The end result is a delicious, comforting bowl of melon soup that warms the heart and soul.
My melon soup is ready
Melon is preferred with fufu
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