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Kitchen Gadget Tricks Kitchen Gadget Tricks - Featured

Top 10 uses of a Food Processor in a Nigerian Kitchen

2014 has been a very good year for Nigerian Cooking. New recipes, new exciting things to try, beautiful pictures, fantastic plating, and most of all the use of technology in the kitchen. History will record 2014 as the year, the Nigerian Kitchen Revolution kicked into full gear. I hope you have been convinced now, and will go into 2015 more determined to continue using technology for everyday mundane cooking tasks. I thought to do a quick post on how a food processor is the next best thing in a Nigerian Kitchen. See, why you need to follow the blog on Instagram. I posted these videos sometime ago. I have two food processors – a Kenwood, what I call my first love, but it quite big and I only use it when I have large volumes to prepare. My second baby is a Chef Tony Tmix – hand-held food processor. It is a much smaller device, and I use it when I have smaller quantities and need to do something quickly, rather than lugging out the Kenwood from the kitchen cupboard. Here are my 10 uses of a food processor in a Nigerian Kitchen:

1. Make Pounded Yam. See video below

How to make Pounded Yam using your hand blender chopper bowl attachment. Pounded yam ready in under a minute. No stress, no sweat. #modernNigeriancooking #Nigerianfood #dooneyskitchen #dooneysinstayum #poundedyam #cookingwithoutsweat #staycookingstaysexy #Iamallergictostress

A video posted by Dooney's Kitchen.com (@dooneyskitchen) on Nov 17, 2014 at 7:26am PST

See post HERE

2. Pound Ede (cocoyam) to be used as a thickener – see picture below

Top of the morning to you Insta family. You may have seen my list of things to cook this weekend. Now imagine if I didn't have the best kitchen assistant – technology. This is for the Igbos. Ofe Owerri loading and I didn't have to pound the Ede (cocoyam), who has time for that. Straight from the pan (skin peeled of course) into my mini processor. 1 minute, it was puréed to smooth perfection to be used as a thickener. #okbye. Anambra people, stay tuned for a 2014 Nigerian cooking tip that will save your palms on Monday ? #dooneyskitchen #dooneyskitchentips #2014Nigeriancooking

A photo posted by Dooney's Kitchen.com (@dooneyskitchen) on Dec 13, 2014 at 3:02am PST

3. Still hand chopping okro – tsk, tsk, tsk. Use a food processor – see video below

Are you still spending ages chopping Okro by hand or catching your fingers on a grater. Come, let me give you a hug. Lol. Use a food processor, attach the knife blade. Or in my case, the chopper bowl attachment of my hand blender. It gives you that hand cut effect in no time, no "blood" flavour. I can cook okro for Nigeria using this thing. #dooneyskitchen #dooneyskitchencheats #modernNigeriancooking. Buy yourself a food processor this Christmas, you will never regret it. Or simply start singing it in Le Hubs's ears. You will spend less time in the kitchen

A video posted by Dooney's Kitchen.com (@dooneyskitchen) on Nov 22, 2014 at 7:57am PST

4. I have a post coming up soon, in time for Christmas, to make the perfect Coleslaw, my mother’s Coleslaw. No need to manually grate, please use a food processor. See videos below

To grate Carrots

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Are you still making Coleslaw by hand. Oh dear. One more reason to buy a food processor. I just grated all these carrots in 2 minutes. Next video – cabbage. Coleslaw ready in under 10 minutes. That is how the 2014 Nigerian cook does it. #dooneyskitchen #dooneyskitchencheats #deathtomanualgrating #NomorebloodflavouredColeslaw

A video posted by Dooney's Kitchen.com (@dooneyskitchen) on Nov 29, 2014 at 6:29am PST

To grate Cabbage

How to make Coleslaw using a food processor. Part 2 – grating the cabbage. Again, super quick, no stress, no catching your finger on the grater. You can also grate Coconut and Water yam using a food processor

A video posted by Dooney's Kitchen.com (@dooneyskitchen) on Nov 29, 2014 at 6:46am PST

5. Crayfish harbours a lot of dirt. Many a time, I have been burned by the signature grit, crayfish can bring with it. Here is my tip below, and a picture of the result.

This is the reason why I always soak crayfish in water. I give it a couple of swirls and leave it for a short while in water before blending. The dirt and crap that you find at the bottom of the bowl will surprise you. I have seen stones, fish nets, threads, ropes, you name it. Your gorgeous dish will turn gritty and unpleasant. #thosecrayfishaintloyal. Give it a soaking first #dooneyskitchen #dooneyskitchentips #nigerianfood #nigerianfoodblogget

A photo posted by Dooney's Kitchen.com (@dooneyskitchen) on Dec 14, 2014 at 6:06am PST

Scoop the crayfish out of the water, add to your chopper bowl and pulse for a few minutes to achieve a rough texture before adding to your soup. You can add a little water if you wish, but if you are cooking a dish like edikang ikong where you have to be very careful with how much water goes into the soup, don't blend the crayfish with water. #dooneyskitchen #dooneyskitchentips #nigerianfood #nigerianfoodblogger

A photo posted by Dooney's Kitchen.com (@dooneyskitchen) on Dec 14, 2014 at 6:27am PST

6. You want to grate water yam for Ekpang, Ikokore, Oto or Ojojo this Christmas? Use a food processor
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See post HERE

7. You need to roughly chop onions and ata rodo (scotch bonnet/habanero pepper this Christmas, for something like Asun for example. Leave your chopping board in the cupboard, and use a food processor
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See post HERE for Asun

8. You need to make a large batch of Moin Moin for Christmas, don’t bother with manual peeling, use a food processor.
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See post HERE

9. Washing bitter leaves in a food processor. See video below

My Christmas gift to the people of Anambra, all the Igbos, the Deltans and everyone else from anywhere who cooks with bitter leaf. I don't know about you guys but this was punishment as a teenager. I wish my grandmothers were alive to see this. Wash your bitter leaf in a food processor biko. It does is super well in a fraction of the time, no sore palms, no standing for ages decanting, washing and re washing. Ain't nobody got time for that. Stay tuned for Part 2 and more details to be posted on the blog this night. Ofe something loading, no it isn't Onugbu. Tag your friends, spread the news, share the video. Go tell it on the mountains, over the hills and everywhere, go tell it on the mountains, that you don't need to wash bitter leAves with your hands anymore ???

A video posted by Dooney's Kitchen.com (@dooneyskitchen) on Dec 16, 2014 at 10:29am PST

See post HERE

10. Still mashing Ewa aganyin with a wooden spoon, errrrr. Use a food processor – see the video below

A food processor wasn't designed with Nigerian cooking in mind, but it soooooo handy for the Modern Nigerian cook. Are you still spending ages plus serious arm cardio with a wooden stick, trying to mash beans for Ewa Aganyin. Unless the plan is to end up with Michelle Obama arms, ditch the stick, pour the beans into a food processor and whizz. It takes all of 45 seconds. The Kitchen is the only place you are allowed to cheat. One of the reasons I enjoy cooking is because I do most stressful tasks in a fraction of the time. The food processor also makes gorgeous Pounded Yam. Just attach the Knife blade. #dooneysKitchenCheats #dooneyskitchen #ModernNigerianCooking #Nigerianfood

A video posted by Dooney's Kitchen.com (@dooneyskitchen) on Nov 22, 2014 at 7:46am PST

See post HERE

I hope you enjoyed my 2014, a year in review. I will also be posting the many uses of a hand mixer in a Nigerian Kitchen. Let us keep slaying in the kitchen in 2015. Stress free.

Remember to please follow the blog on Instagram – @dooneyskitchen. Like the Dooney’s Kitchen Facebook Page or Follow me on Twitter – @dooneyskitchen

Thank you!!!!!!!


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  1. Avatarbabestell says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Sister Dooney…Please what brand of food processor and its alternate in naija (if oyu know)

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      December 21, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      Hi, try a Kenwood. Jumia.com and Konga.com plus big stores like cash and carry sell them.

      Reply
  2. AvatarAnita says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Hi! Please, Can you recommend a good food processor and blend in London> Thanks

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      December 21, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      Hi ANita, buy a Kenwood. Check Argos and for a good one, be willing to spend from £60. I hope that helps

      Reply
  3. AvatarChristie Nwadike says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:17 am

    How can I get this wonder worker called food processor? I think I needed one. Thanks

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      December 21, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Please check http://www.jumia.com or wwww.konga.com

      Reply
  4. AvatarTrixx says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Dunni true ehh I just love you. The day I blended cocoyam it was so smooth and silky. It even looked better than when it is pounded. I used hot water when blending.

    Please more tips like this. Merry Christmas in advance.

    Reply
  5. AvatarKemmy says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Hi Dunni,

    Can’t say ‘thank you’ enough for blessing others with what you are passionate about. God bless u real good sis. Yes, most of the new tricks I learnt in cooking this I owe it solely to YOUR BLOG (no sweet talks here cos i visit at least 3 Nigerian food blogs everyday) and i must be honest with you, most of my husband’s friends keep saying they will bring their wives to me for more training. *laughing so hard*. Now back to why i came here today again *smiles* it will be unfair not to give my kitchen any gift this xmas and since you stylishly told me on facebook that i can’t have your food processor, i have decided that ‘she’ will get a food processor and yes i want to give her a Kenwood too. I have been going through all their products and i got confused that is why i want to ask for your help. Please what model do u advise i buy. i want something that can do ALL what YOU have thought us to use a food processor for.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      December 21, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Thank you very much Kemi. Try a Kenwood FP921 or something within a top price range

      Reply
      • Avatardee says

        January 4, 2015 at 4:43 pm

        i saw this argos food processor which is 16 pounds since i hardly make food can i still use that

        Reply
        • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

          January 4, 2015 at 4:45 pm

          Hi Dee, it likely wouldn’t last

          Reply
      • AvatarKhemmy says

        February 3, 2015 at 2:40 pm

        Happy new year once again. Finally, i made masef n my kitchen proud. Jumia didn’t have FP230 at the time i booked so i opted for Phillips food processor and i must say, i am sooooooo glad i did. Dooney, u are an inspiration. God bless u real good sis. My husband and his friends didn’t believe me wen i told dem it cld pound yam without stress. wen i brought it home, he called his friends and said d much awaited food processor is here oooo, thank God i av watched ur video over n over again and i adhered strictly to d instructions plus the yam was just the right yam for pounded yam. i had to make dem see all d steps so dere will be no room for doubt and wen i opened d lid after d ‘pounding’, they all exclaimed and said ‘ori awon oyinbo ti pe ju’ (the white man is sensible), 3 friends ordered for it immediately LOLZZ. It’s just what every woman should try and get in her kitchen. Thanks Dunni, I rili appreciate.

        Please when should we expect the cook book? I will ask everyday till i have it in my kitchen. *winks*

        Reply
        • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

          February 3, 2015 at 3:26 pm

          Aaaaaaaaaw, clapping my hands for you o. WELL DONE. The cookbook, is all in The Lord’s hands o, but it will be a reality by His Grace

          Reply
  6. Avatarjolly says

    December 20, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Waat! All this can be done with one device, need to get myself a food processor asap. Thanks Dunni. Pls, what is the capacity of the small one you got. I need a small one for starters. Cheers. You are the best.

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      December 21, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      The Chef Tony Tmix, click on this link to see all the details

      Reply
      • AvatarPauline says

        January 6, 2015 at 11:03 am

        No link here Dooney. pls help; meanwhile, I need to have the mini one as well, especially when making certain purees for my baby…Talking about babies: can you include a session of pureed Nigerian foods for babies etc? I’ve missed you oh, all those times that I craved your food during pregnancy, especially the ISI EWU that you encouraged me to make myself…lol! (my baby is already 5 months old now lol!)

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        • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

          January 6, 2015 at 12:49 pm

          Hi Pauline, which link were you looking for? The thing is, because there is no baby yet to eat any pureed food I make, it would be a waste of food (which I have promised myself to reduce this year). Pray, Bros shows up soon, then we can revisit the issue. Lol

          Reply
  7. AvatarElsmama says

    December 21, 2014 at 3:43 am

    Please recommend a food processor, i must not be without one in 2015 thanks sis

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    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      December 21, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      Hi Elsmama, buy Kenwood. Anyone within your budget

      Reply
      • AvatarElsmama says

        December 21, 2014 at 2:35 pm

        Thank you sweets, have a merry xmas and an awesome 2015. Please o pan seared plantain is that our same dodo lol
        You do naija food proud!!

        Reply
  8. AvatarBuki O. says

    January 5, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Hello Dunni, please do you think the FP-190 or FP-230 would do the same work as this? thanks.

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    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      January 6, 2015 at 1:05 pm

      FP230 preferrably

      Reply
  9. AvatarEkaette says

    February 7, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Hi Dunni,

    U have really opened m y eyes to the endless possibilities of a fp. I bought mine from Very for £50 and it was a steal! (reduced from £150). I have made poundo so many times!! I knew I could cut cocoyam in tiny pieces and blend but didnt know my fp could do that easily for me with a different blade. Thank God for sensible ladies like u, enlightening slacking ladies like me who dont bother reading manuals but wait for dooney’s video’s!

    Chei!! Talking of dooney’s video’s, my mouth formed a big ‘O’ when I saw the fp could chop okro!! Doooney – I have been manually chopping okro happily even with the fp having its pride of place in my kitchen!! For the past one year!! Chei!! Original Suffer head when the gadget that could have helped is there in the kitchen!! Thank you oh for sharing and not keeping all this info to yourself!!

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  10. Avataryemisi says

    March 2, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Hello Dunni. Thanks for d lifesaving tips. I’m searhing online now for kenwood food procesor and I can see fp230 abd fpp230. Which of these did you recommend cos i’m getting confused.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:24 pm

      Hi, try the FP230.

      Reply
  11. AvatarRonke Tygerq says

    April 15, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Hi Dunni

    So I bought a food processor on Amazon – the Kenwood 543 and its been amazing.
    Firstly I made seafood ila asepo and it chopped my okra for me – I used to use my blender for that but now I used the food processor

    Then I wanted to fry plantain – and it chopped it for me into perfect circles!

    Then finally I poured some heavy whipped cream into my food processor and 3 minutes later I had butter! yes butter…. I made my own butter! I cannot tell you how much this delights me… going off now to make pizza dough! this food processor will hear it!

    Thank you Dunni for being an inspiration

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      April 23, 2015 at 10:27 am

      circle back. it did WHAT!!!!! in circles, OMG!!!!! I haven’t even thought of that. hahahahahaha

      Reply
      • AvatarRonke O says

        April 23, 2015 at 11:36 am

        @Dunni – my husband is now positively worried about my affair with the food processor.

        So far I have done the following with my darling processor:
        – chopped okro for Seafood ila asepo
        – cut plaintain in perfect cicles for frying
        – made butter from whipping cream
        – made healthy ice cream using frozen bananas
        – mixed batter for the fluffiest upside down pineapple cake

        The affair continues!

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      • AvatarAdunni says

        June 24, 2015 at 12:01 am

        Hello Ms Dunni and my name too is Adunni, I live in New York, USA, please can you tell me the best food processor to buy. I looked in the store but there are too many and don’t know which one is the best or to buy for nigerian foods.

        Thanks.

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        • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

          June 24, 2015 at 4:47 pm

          Hi, in the US, your best bet is to buy a Cuisinart or a Kitchen aid if you can afford one

          Reply
  12. AvatarOla says

    July 15, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Hi Dooney. Thanks so much for all the recipes you post. I’m a horrible cook but just going through your recipes gives me so much hope. What’s the model of the food processor you used in the videos above and where can i get it in Nigeria? Once again thanks you so much.. We appreciate you.

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    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      July 23, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      this model is no longer available on Kenwood, but in Nigeria you can buy the Kenwood FP230 on konga.com

      Reply
      • AvatarKofo says

        July 28, 2015 at 7:58 am

        Hi Dunni,

        Thank you so much for the tips on cooking. you are a life saver. please on Konga, the kenwood products they have are FP190, FPP230, Multipro Processor. Please help! i must make pounded yam for my husby this weekend.

        Reply
        • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

          July 28, 2015 at 2:38 pm

          Hi,buy the 230. it is a bigger unit than the 190

          Reply
  13. AvatarTito says

    July 28, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    God bless you Dunni, I got my first food processor today (actually a gift) and i was wondering what on earth to do with it with Nigerian meals. I am glad i can make coleslaw. Can wait to rock it. Thanks for all the tips and may Bro who sabi correct thing and sabi maintain am show up soon

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  14. AvatarTito says

    July 28, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    I meant can’t wait to rock it. I am glad I can make Coleslaw without hassles. Love Cooking without hassles

    Reply
  15. AvatarPeju says

    September 13, 2015 at 6:46 am

    Hello Dunni, I am so happy I stumbled on your blog, I want to get a food processor but just a bit confused because there’s just so many out there. I live in the Uk so can you recommend a kenwood model to buy. Thanks.

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      September 14, 2015 at 4:37 am

      Hi, buy the Kenwood FPM800 or 810. super purchase

      Reply
  16. AvatarChinelo says

    October 23, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    My dear, I can’t thank you enough for this blog.
    FP for bitter leaf, banga soup, etc

    Woah. I must get mine today!

    Reply
  17. AvatarChinelo says

    October 24, 2015 at 11:15 am

    Finally, I used my food processor to wash bitter leave, and it was absolutely amazing!
    However, half way gone, the plastic dough broke (hope to find replacement soon). I had to use my blender instead, and it was super amazing!
    To use the blender for this, it is better on blenders with pulse button, hold and press for 1 sec over 20-50 times.

    I also used by processor to shred okro, onions, tomato, pepper and vegetable so far.
    My husband said clearly to me; “no need for knife, mortar and pistle in the kitchen anymore with this”. He promised to buy another processor for me to be used in the village (trust village with a lot of pounding and shredding).

    My dear, i cant thank you enough for the life saver!

    Reply
    • DooneyDooney says

      October 26, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Blender, that is a good trick right there. Your husband is so lovely. Lucky you.

      Reply

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