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.
Ewa riro is a delicious one-pot Nigerian delicacy that is easy to prepare but yields a rich flavor. This is truly the best-stewed beans recipe that you will ever taste. Plus it’s incredibly economical.
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!
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
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!
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.
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?
Check out these 10 amazing vegan Nigerian recipes made with ingredients that you'll be able to find outside Nigeria too!
This Nigerian red stew recipe features my favorite Nigerian tomato stew using farm raised ram meat which adds a distinct, delicious gamey flavor!
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
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!
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.
Check out these 10 amazing vegan Nigerian recipes made with ingredients that you'll be able to find outside Nigeria too!
Fufu - A filling side dish, simple and satisfying and easy to prep. The perfect accompaniment to soups/stews and protein.
Super tasty eggplant stew with smoked mackerel is a Nigerian recipe which is perfect as an accompaniment, a side dish, or on it own.
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?
Fufu - A filling side dish, simple and satisfying and easy to prep. The perfect accompaniment to soups/stews and protein.
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.
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This is a simple and easy-to-follow vegetarian efo riro, a popular Nigerian soup, that is delicious and healthy.
Puff puff, a sweet deep-fried dough. A popular street snack in Nigeria and beyond. This recipe comes with clear instructions to making perfect puff puff.
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!
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!
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!
I have a great recipe for puff-puff that my mom shared on this blog, yes she did! Did you miss it? Click HERE to see it! Her puff-puff had pepper and onions-it's a favourite way for me to make puff-puff. I got a lot, I mean A LOT of request to show how you can do puff-puff without touching it so much because some people just don't like hands in their food, I can understand that. In this recipe I share how you can make puff puff with minimal ingredients and without touching it...yes! Still awesome tasting, still round and fabulous! Warning: DO NOT copy my recipe text to your blog or website without my consent! You can share my videos but don't copy my recipe TEXT! Don't take my photos and remove my watermark, I will sue You and you will LOSE ALOT OF MONEY! Wehdone. INGREDIENTS 3 Cups Plain Flour 1 Cup Caster Sugar/Granulated Sugar (Or according to your taste) 4 tsp Instant Yeast Sprinkle of Nutmeg Vegetable Oil Pinch of Salt 2 Cups Warm Water PREPARATION Sift the flour to get rid of any unwanted particles and to loosen it. Add all the dry ingredients together with a spatula. Gradually add warm water and mix together with the dry ingredients. Place the mixture in a warm place i.e your warm oven or warm microwave. Keep it there to rise for about 45 minutes. It will double in size. If it doesn't it means something is wrong with your yeast. I use instant yeast so you don't need to soak in water first just add to flour. Pour vegetable oil in a deep pan and place on medium heat. Now scoop the mixture with your semi rounded measuring spoon (1 tbs scoop) transfer to the pan of oil (See video to see how this is done). Getting perfect round puff-puffs is an art...we can cheat our way through it. Fry batch by batch so that you don't overcrowd the pan. Flip it when it gets brown, until it is a nice golden brown. Transfer from the pan to another bowl to drain the oil! Enjoy! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube Channel so you can see how to make it!
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?
Delicious homemade gluten free & vegan Bhaji Burger with just 7 ingredients
Groundnut soup (also called peanut stew) is a common but delicious Nigerian delicacy which is commonly eaten with rice, a starch like eba or pounded yam.
