Order ekpang nkukwo ahead at a native restaurant
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Ekpang nkukwo is an Ibibio and Efik cocoyam porridge: grated cocoyam wrapped in cocoyam leaves and slow-cooked with periwinkle, fish and palm oil. Many families make it for special occasions, and it is usually found at dedicated native-food restaurants, so ask a day ahead or at least confirm it is on that day. Eat it hot. It was among the 156 dishes announced for the state food festival in 2025.
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