Nigerian foods are absolutely delicious and wonderful and so diverse. Each culture has their style of preparing meals and there are lots of different diverse foods in Nigeria. In this article I’ll be giving 15 delicious Nigerian food.
These foods are enjoyed by many Nigerians if not all. Some African countries also find Nigerian foods amusing. They’re quite enjoyable so stick around to learn and discover a few of them.
Here are some Nigerian African delicacies that are absolutely wonderful and delicious;
1. Jollof Rice
This dish is very popular in Nigeria as it can be enjoyed anywhere both in occasions, gatherings and at home. This delicacy is delicious and amusing.
To make jollof rice you need to parboil rice and sauté your onions then add tomato paste or diced tomatoes and add your spices, chicken broth and the parboiled rice and cook until the rice is tender.
This delicacy is definitely a must try especially if you’re exploring the Nigerian cuisine. Here is a perfect recipe to try out.
2. Bole
Bole is simply roasted plantain. This dish is absolutely devouring, it looks delicious and tastes even better. You should definitely try this especially if you’re a fan of plantains.
This delicacy is easy to prepare. To make this dish, simply roast plantain on a grill until it’s tender and charred then roast fish alongside. Serve and enjoy the bole with hot sauce or pepper sauce. Here is a perfect recipe for you to try out.
3. Fried Rice
This is yet another wonderful delicacy. It’s similar to jollof rice but has more vegetables. Nigerian fried rice is simply stir-fried vegetables and rice cooked to perfection.
This dish is delicious as well and it can be served in occasions alongside with jollof rice. Here is a perfect recipe to try out!
4. Akara (Bean Fritters)
Akara is a popular Nigerian treat made with beans. This treat is amazing and it’s a great breakfast option. To make this treat, you’ll peel beans and soak overnight or for some time then blend the beans with onions, pepper and other preferred ingredients.
Fry spoonful’s of the paste until it’s golden brown . This is very easy to make and it’s a delicious treat so try it out! Here is a perfect recipe to try out.
5.Gizdodo
Gizdodo is a mouthwatering Nigerian dish that’s made with gizzards and plantain. This dish is so tasty and it’s enjoyed by many Nigerians. To make this delicacy, start by boiling the gizzard until it’s tender then Fry plantains until it’s golden brown.
After frying the plantain, sauté some onions, bell peppers and add your gizzard and plantain and simmer that’s about it! Serve and enjoy. Here is a perfect recipe to try out
6. Pounded yam
This Nigerian popular dish is simply made by boiling yam until it’s tender, then pounding the yam until it’s smooth and soft.
This dish is paired with any soup of your choice. It is amazing and a healthier option unlike other swallows. This is a must try as it is enjoyed by many Nigerians. Here is a perfect recipe for you
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7. Suya
Suya is a very popular. It is a Nigerian meat treat that is absolutely delicious. It’s a street food but it can be made at home.
It’s basically just skewering thinly sliced seasoned beef or meat and grilling it over an open flame with some seasonings. This treat is very delicious and it’s enjoyed anywhere and anyhow you want. Here is a perfect recipe to try out.
8. Moi Moi
Moi moi is a traditional Nigerian dish that is made from ground beans. The beans washing and grinding process is similar to the bean fritters recipe.
The beans is soaked, then peeled and blended with some ingredients then cooked in small quantities until it’s firm. This is a popular Nigerian dish that’s also served along side with rice as a side dish. Here is a perfect recipe for you and I suggest you try it out!
9. Nigerian Salad
Nigerian Salad is a refreshing dish full of vegetables of vibrant colours. It’s basically mixture of colourful vegetables in one. Mixture of vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers and sometimes egg.
This mixture is then dressed in mayonnaise or salad cream which is tangy and creamy. This dish is delicious and healthy. It’s a nutritious side dish or main dish if you desire.
10. Abacha
Abacha is a traditional Igbo Nigerian food that is absolutely wonderful. It’s made with dried shredded cassava also known as African salad. The dried shredded cassava is rehydrated and cooked with palm oil, potash and various spices.
The aroma of this dish alone will make your mouth water. This delicacy is garnished with some protein like meat or fish and served with ukpaka (ugba). It is a mouthwatering delicacy that is enjoyed by many Nigerians. This recipe is definitely a must try!
11. Egusi Soup
Egusi soup is a popular Nigerian soup that is made from ground melon seed. This soup is very sweet and is enjoyed by many Nigerians. To make this dish, simply sauté onions, and pepper then add the egusi which is the ground melon seed.
Then add your meat or fish, your meat stock, some vegetables and spices then simmer until the ingredients and flavors have meld in. Serve and enjoy with your favorite swallow.
Egusi soup has diverse recipes and ways on how to prepare egusi soup in the best and easiest ways. This delicacy goes well with pounded yam as seen in number 6. Here is a perfect recipe to try out
12. Tuwo Shinkafa
Tuwo shinkafa is a traditional Hausa Nigerian dish that is very lovely and mostly enough by the Hausa tribe. Nonetheless it’s very wonderful and can be enjoyed by anyone who pleases.
To make Tuwo Shinkafa, start by washing the rice thoroughly. Then, cook the rice with a generous amount of water until it becomes soft and sticky. Mash the cooked rice using a wooden spoon or a traditional mortar and pestle until it forms a smooth and stretchy consistency.
Tuwo Shinkafa is typically served with soups or stews. It’s also a must try especially if you’re trying to explore Hausa cuisine. Here is a perfect recipe to try out.
13. Ewedu Soup
This is yet another popular dish. It’s a traditional Yoruba Nigerian dish. To make ewedu; start off by washing ewedu leaves. After washing you boil it in a pot for a few minutes then you blend the cooked leaves.
In a Separate pot, sauté the onions and locust beans then pour in the blended ewedu leaves and stir well. This delicacy is served with amala; amala is a type of swallow from the Yoruba cuisine as well. Here is a perfect recipe to try out.
14. Pepper Soup
Pepper soup is another popular Nigerian delicacy that is enjoyed and loved so much because of its spicy nature. Its not only super easy and quick to make but it can be consumed as a main dish or combined with other foods like rice, yam, eba, etc.
This soup needs just few basic ingredients to make, protein, pepper, spices, scent leaves, crayfish, water, etc. You can decide to add whatever ingredients you prefer, but these are the basic you need. You can prepare pepper soup with diverse protein of choice like goat meat, chicken, beef, fish, etc. Here is a perfect recipe to try out.
15. Banga Soup
Banga soup also known as ofe akwu is native to Niger Delta and Eastern parts of Nigeria. It is made from palm nut fruit. This soup, to some is quite easy, while to others, its not so much easy. Whatever it is, this soup is very, delicious, and overall healthy. Here is a perfect Banga Soup recipe.
Conclusion
These delicacies are just a few of Nigeria cuisines. There are a lot of variables. These delicacies is absolutely wonderful and tastes amazing as well. I suggest you try them out especially if you’re exploring the Nigerian cuisine.
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