From protein-rich soups and stews to desserts and snacks, these Nigerian lunch ideas will take your taste buds on a thrilling roller coaster ride.
I have put together the list of 10 best Nigerian food you should try and which I can’t live without. Apart from the rich Nigerian culture, Nigeria is blessed with different types of delicious dishes that are affordable, hearty and requires the most basic kitchen staple ingredients.
Skewers of thinly sliced meat, oven-grilled and doused with yaji spice. There's nothing quite like suya. It's unique taste is irresistible! It's lip-smacking, finger-licking good!
Nigerian Beef Stew is a mouthwatering West African stew made with blended tomatoes, red bell peppers, and habanero peppers and spiced to perfection. It is so versatile and is amazing with so many different dishes!
Here’s how to make Nigerian jollof rice. You only need rice, tomato stew, and seasonings to savor Nigeria’s party rice at home! Best enjoyed with chicken.
Spiced and cooked in flavorful tomato and pepper purée, Nigerian jollof rice is a well-loved, classic West African versatile side dish the whole family loves.
Ofada stew, also known as ayamase stew or designer stew, is a delectable Nigerian stew made with palm oil, iru, green, and red bell peppers. Serve with cauliflower rice for a delicious African keto lunch or dinner!
Step-by-step preparation guide on how to make the ultimate Nigerian egusi soup recipe. A local Nigerian dish prepared with assorted meat. Wonderfully delicious.
Ogbono soup is a rich, Nigerian soup made from Ogbono seeds (ground African bush mango seeds), palm oil and assorted meats. Eat ogbono soup with fufu dishes for a delectable Nigerian dish!
Fufu - A filling side dish, simple and satisfying and easy to prep. The perfect accompaniment to soups/stews and protein.
Learn how to make Nigerian fried rice with this super simple recipe. It's not your usual fried rice; this dish cooks parboiled rice in savory stock and spices!
Looking for a Nigerian soup recipe? Follow our handy prep guide to learn how to make this Nigerian okra soup. Easy to make and taste as good as it looks!
Efo riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew) is a mouthwatering, savory, African stew made with 'Efo Shoko' (Lagos spinach) or 'Efo Tete' (African spinach). Who knew spinach could taste so good?
Efo riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew) is a mouthwatering, savory, African stew made with 'Efo Shoko' (Lagos spinach) or 'Efo Tete' (African spinach). Who knew spinach could taste so good?
If you're looking for a delicious and hearty soup recipe, look no further than this Nigerian okra soup. It's packed with flavor and will leave you feeling satisfied. Trust me, this dish is a culinary delight worth giving a try!
This egg stew recipe is one of the easiest and quickest Nigerian stews you can make. It tastes incredible and will leave you begging for more!
Nigerian Beef Stew is a mouthwatering West African stew made with blended tomatoes, red bell peppers, and habanero peppers and spiced to perfection. It is so versatile and is amazing with so many different dishes!
In this recipe, we will take you through a step-by-step guide on how to make Kuku Paka in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Puff puff consists of delightful balls of leavened dough with an irresistibly crispy, golden-brown exterior that gives way to a soft, airy interior. If you haven't experienced the sheer joy of biting into a piping hot puff puff, you're missing out on one of West Africa's most addictive and delightful street food snacks.
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Beef stew is a versatile tomato stew popularly eaten in Nigeria. This stew is not peculiar to Nigerians alone, it is popular in other parts of Africa as well. This is one stew recipe you want to add to your recipe tin. A versatile tomato stew that can be eaten with anything and everything
Suya is Nigerian street food at its finest: Skewers of spiced, nutty, smoky, charred beef, served with raw onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lettuce, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Trying to make a healthy and tasty meal can be difficult, especially if you're not familiar with African cuisine. Egusi soup is the perfect solution.
Beef suya is a classic Nigerian street food dish. It’s essentially a grilled kebab made from thin slices of beef marinated in a spicy, smoky blend of ground peanuts, chillies, ginger, onion and other spices. Typically served with fresh onions, tomatoes and an extra sprinkle of suya spice, Nigerian beef suya is the perfect dish for a summer barbecue. It also works as a tasty side to my Oven-Baked Jollof Rice.
Whether you're eating it with pounded yam (classic!) or with rice, there's no denying the sheer deliciousness of egusi. It's efo riro's blinged out cousin with more texture, more nutrition and arguably more flavour. Egusi seeds are often sold whole or ground. I usually like to buy it whole and grind it myself, but if you want to save on time then go ahead and buy it ground. The seeds are derived from a gourd plant that is indigenous to West Africa. Other countries that grow and use egusi include Ghana (where it is called agushi), Benin, Ivory Coast, Mali, Togo, Cameroon and Burkina Faso. It is made up of about 70% fat and 30% protein, and is packed with tons of nutrients and vitamins such as A, B1, B2, C and E - making it excellent for skin, hair and bone health. Notably, egusi soup is the most popular dish amongst the Ijesha people of Osun state (where my family is from!), where it is eaten alongside pounded yam. Egusi is eaten all the way across Nigeria though, amongst not only the Yoruba but Igbo, Hausa, Edo, Itsekiri, Ibibio and Efik people. The ground seeds are added to soups as a thickening agent. Egusi soup or stew in particular is composed of leafy greens, palm oil, ground egusi and seasonings. The traditional recipe calls for meat to be added, but as this is a vegan version I have of course left this out. For anyone interested in having that meaty texture though, I recommend adding roasted mushrooms or diced aubergine (garden egg/eggplant). This is one of my absolute favourite things to eat and it would be one of the dishes I'd include in a personal recipe book showcasing my top family recipes. Now let's get to the recipe! As always, if you do try it, please share your food pics and tag me on Instagram :) Ingredients - 1 red bell pepper - 2 large tomatoes - 1 scotch bonnet pepper - 1 red onion - 2 tbsp palm oil - Salt to taste - 1 cup vegetable stock - 2 cups ground egusi - 5-6 cups chopped spinach) - 1 tablespoon iru (fermented locust beans - Meat alternative such as mushrooms, tofu or seitan (optional) Start by blending the peppers, tomatoes and onion with a little water. Heat some palm oil in a large pot and add the blended mixture. Season with salt and cook on medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable stock and sprinkle the ground egusi over the top. Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes. The egusi should cake and form little air pockets. Add the chopped spinach and iru, give it a good mix and cook uncovered for a further 5 minutes. At this point you can add in some extra chopped vegetables or meat alternatives (such as mushrooms, aubergine etc). Serve hot with some pounded yam, boiled yam, rice, boiled plantain or fried plantain. All winning combinations! This post contains a sponsored link.
Nigerian chicken stew is a delightful West African stew made with chicken thighs and simmered in a savory sauce made with tomatoes and peppers. It is so versatile and can be eaten with many different dishes!
This egg stew recipe is one of the easiest and quickest Nigerian stews you can make. It tastes incredible and will leave you begging for more!
Nigerian chicken stew is a delightful West African stew made with chicken thighs and simmered in a savory sauce made with tomatoes and peppers. It is so versatile and can be eaten with many different dishes!
Black soup, also known as Efirin soup, Scent leaf soup, or Eweluje is an incredibly delicious Nigerian soup, traditionally eaten with fufu dishes. One taste of this African soup and you will be hooked!
Curious about Nigerian soups? Learn more about the best West African soups you need to try, and enjoy them with your African fufu dishes!
Nigerian chicken stew is a delightful West African stew made with chicken thighs and simmered in a savory sauce made with tomatoes and peppers. It is so versatile and can be eaten with many different dishes!
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