Top 6 NIGERIAN FOODS

Top 6 NIGERIAN FOODS

1. RICE DISH

Jollof Rice

Nigeria’s national meal, jollof rice, is of senegalese origin and is spread throughout west africa, however the ingredients may differ slightly. To make it, rice is cooked in a thich tomato sauce, allowing the flavors to seep into the rice.

Jollof rice is typically made with rice, tomatoes, onions, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Any type of fish, vegetable, meat, or spice can be placed on top of that. A tasty sauce is essential, thus in addition to tomatoes, other components used in the sauce include coconut milk, nutmeg, partminger (African basil leaf), and occasionally even Roiboos tea.

2. Street Food

Suya

This well known Nigeria meal, thought to have originated with the Hausa people, uses thinly sliced beef or chicken that is heavily seasoned before being roasted over open charcoal grills. Ground peanuts and red peppers are combined to create the suya or yaji, a dry spice blend that is the key component of every suya

3. Egusi Soup

Egusi is a traditional west and central african soup or sauce made with onions, tomatoes, fiery chili peppers, and oil. It is especially popular in Nigeria and the central African Republic. Traditionally, squash, melons, gourds, and pumpkin seeds are used to make flour, which is then used to thicken the mixture.

4. Efo – Riro

A filling Nigeria soup, efo riro is a yoruba specialty. Stock cubes, pumpkin leaves, onions, tomatoes, and various meats or fish are typically included. Efo riro, which translates to “vegetable soup,” is best served with fufu on the side.

5. Eba

A staple meal in Nigeria, Eba or garri is made by mixing hot water and cassava flour. Traditionally, the mixture is worked into a ball rolling it around a huge wooden spoon until it solidifies. Nearly all Nigeria soups are served with Eba

6. Moin Moin

A Nigerian meal called moin moin is made with black eyed peas or ground beans, onions, oil, and freshly ground peppers such scotch bonnet, bell pepper and chili. Typically, the dish is served with akamu, fried plantains and jollof rice.