Wheat– Although shito is sold in our markets, green pepper sauce is slowly replacing shito in our homes and restaurants.
This may be due to some economic factors such as the time it takes to prepare shito and the ingredients involved. As things become expensive, people find new ways to adapt.
Alewa: They came in a variety of colors, but black and white were the most popular. Long ago, kids loved these candies, but they are hard to come by these days and not many seem to be missing them.
I missed it– This dish is made of nut soup and roasted cornflour. It doesn’t appear often because it takes a long time to make and is time-consuming for busy people. Also, many people like to eat it only when it is cooked at home, which makes it less common.
Gari fortor: Although gari is still a popular type of food in the market, Gari is still popular but a special way of making it called Gari Fotor is not eaten much anymore. People may find new ways to enjoy gari or simply prefer other dishes.
Roasted yam: Roasted yam was common street food, as was roasted plantain. But now you mostly only see roasted plantains and peanuts being sold by street vendors. It is not clear why grilled yam is not so popular now.
Nkate cake: This was a popular peanut snack. It has become rare recently, which could be due to the high cost of peanuts. But the exact reason why it is no longer in circulation is not known.
Changes in foods that are popular can happen for many reasons, such as people not having enough time, food being too expensive, or simply because people start liking different things. It is interesting to see how eating habits change over time.