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- Jollof Rice. The popular jollof rice is a classic recipe that makes it to almost all special occasions in Nigeria. It is a rich, tasty, and elegant meal consisting of rice cooked with pepper, broth, seasoning, and spices in one pot.
- Nigerian Fried Rice. This version of fried rice consists of fresh vegetables fried and stirred into the rice. It is a healthy bowl that consists of beef liver, carrots, green beans, sweet corn peas, and more.
- Meat Pie. A mix of flour, butter, salt, sugar, baking powder, and egg batter kneaded and filled with seasoned ground beef, carrots and potatoes make a comfort snack for you.
- Egusi Soup. The list of Nigerian soups cannot be complete without Egusi soup. Egusi soup is made from melon seed from the gourd family. The melon seed is grounded and made into a ball with a mix of leafy vegetables and pepper.
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- Jollof rice. elleyajoku.com. Rice made with tomatoes, onions, scotch bonnets, and chili peppers. There are endless variations on this recipe, but those five ingredients are usual constants.
- Pounded yam. africanbites.com. Yams that have been crushed or stirred to a creamy, dough-like consistency. Pounded yams are considered a fufu (a kind of starchy side dish) usually served with a stew or efo.
- Pepper Soup. kitchenbutterfly.com. Light and spicy soup traditionally made with goat meat, but often with fish or other meat, as well as herbs and Nigerian spices.
- Efo Riro. yummymedley.com. A rich spinach stew usually made with spinach, scotch bonnets, and red bell peppers. "Efo Riro," which roughly translates to "stirred leafy vegetable," can be made with your meat or fish of choice, and traditionally attains its layered flavor from iru (locust bean) and ground crayfish.
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- Jollof Rice. Just as rice is a staple in many Asian and Latin American countries, it is in Nigeria, too. Jollof rice, at its core, is rice cooked with tomato, onion, pepper, and spices.
- Garri. Garri is another classic dish widely popular in every Nigerian household, regardless of region or ethnicity. It’s made of peeled and ground cassava.
- Egusi Soup. Egusi soup is a Nigerian delicacy that features ground melon or pumpkin seeds as its main ingredient. Other ingredients include meat or seafood, fermented beans, onions, and vegetables.
- Moi Moi. Moi moi is a Nigerian steamed pudding made from black-eyed peas, bouillon, dried crayfish, onions, and ground peppers. It sounds like such a crazy combination, but it works!
Learn how to cook classic Nigerian food, just the way grandmas made them. Find recipes for fufu, rice, soups, snacks, cakes, drinks and more.
- Jollof Rice
- Garri
- Pounded Yam
- Egusi Soup
- Suya
- Akara
- Moi Moi
- Pepper Soup
- Nkwobi
- Ewa Agoyin
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This is one of the most popular foods in Nigeria and is eaten in every part of the country. You may wonder what it is that can be so highly rated and it will shock you to know that it is simply rice prepared with tomato, onion, pepper, and some other spices. It is sometimes served with vegetables, chicken or beef and fried fish. This dish is not on...
This is undoubtedly the popular staple food eaten in Nigeria. It is consumed in the majority of the households in Nigeria, irrespective of region or ethnicity. Garri is prepared from cassava. The cassava is first harvested, peeled, washed, and ground. The grounded cassava is drained of water, some starch and hydrocyanic acid before it is sieved and...
This is a very soft food served in several Nigerian homes and restaurants. It can be enjoyed with a variety of soups such as Ogbono, Egusi, vegetable, and Afang soups. The prepare Pounded Yam, the desired quantity of yam is peeled, washed thoroughly, and boiled to tenderness. This boiled yam is then pounded in a mortar until a soft mash is formed. ...
This is one of the most popular soups in Nigeria. It is consumed in several homes especially during celebrations. Its unique texture and fluffiness are some of the qualities that make this soup a special Nigerian delicacy. The Egusi soup is prepared from processed melon seed using ingredients like stockfish, red oil, meat, stockfish, vegetables, se...
This is simply nicely cut beef that is spiced and grilled over an open flame. It is served with fresh cabbage, tomatoes, and onions. It is usually wrapped with old newspapers or aluminum foil and eaten during the evening. This spicy delicacy is a specialty of the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. A special kind of spice mix called Yaji is usually a...
This is another popular Nigerian delicacy. It is called Kosai in the Northern parts of the country. It is simply bean cake deep fried in either palm or groundnut oil. The beans are first soaked in water to remove the skin and then ground to a mash that is then deep-fried. Another kind of Akara can also be prepared by frying grated water yam.
One of the really good foods you can eat in Nigeria that will blow your taste buds is Moi Moi. It is a very delicious dish that has earned its popularity due to its unique taste. Just like Akara, it is made from processed beans but the difference is that instead of being fried it is boiled. Moi Moi can be garnished with fish, egg or crayfish. The b...
This is also a very common delicacy eaten in almost every part of the country. It usually contains a plethora of beef, chicken, mutton or fresh fish. It is usually sold at bars where it is accompanied by beer. It is a very healthy soup due to the natural spices used to prepare it. A touch of pepper soup on the tongue leaves an unforgettable taste t...
This is a very common soup among the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria. Nkwobi is prepared from cow legs and head, and is mostly a traditional dessert, adequately garnished with Utazi leaves and palm oil. It is usually eaten with a glass of palm wine, which is said to be the best drink to flush it down the belly.
This is a delicacy that is very popular among the Yoruba people of Western Nigeria. It originated from the Benin Republic. Ewa Agoyin is cooked mashed beans eaten with pepper sauce. This sauce is made not just from pepper but also involves onion, tomato, crayfish, and some spices. This combination produces a taste that will make you ask for more.
Discover the rich and varied cuisine of Nigeria, from jollof rice to suya, from egusi soup to moi moi. Learn how to make these dishes with spices, herbs, and local ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds.
Jul 23, 2023 · Learn about the diverse and delicious cuisine of Nigeria, from soups and stews to rice and snacks. Discover the key ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques of the top 21 dishes, such as Afang Soup, Akara, and Banga Soup.
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Sep 26, 2023 · Explore the exciting, colorful and flavorful world of Nigerian cuisine with these easy recipes. From jollof rice and suya to fufu and ewa riro, you'll find traditional dishes for every taste and occasion.
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