Ikokore

My mother often talked about ikokore when I was young, but I never got a chance to taste it until much later in life. My only view of it at the time was that it had an odd name. Indeed, I would often joke about it. However, after tasting it, I have to say shame on me for missing out on this delicious light meal for so long.

Origin: Ikokore is native to Ijebuland in the western region of Nigeria. A pottage dish made with water yam instead of the usual yam, this meal has an eff