Nigeria Recipes
West Africa’s giant, home of the great jollof rivalry. Not sure what to eat in Nigeria? Start with Egusi Soup, Moi Moi, Chin Chin and Akara and Ogi. Here are 8 authentic Nigeria recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
8 recipes
Nigerian Jollof RiceLagos, Nigeria · medium · 1 h 5 minLong-grain rice simmered in a smoky, slightly spicy pepper-and-tomato base until every grain is stained red.
Nigerian Jollof Rice Egusi SoupEnugu (Southeast), Nigeria · medium · 1 h 5 minGround melon seeds cooked into a rich, nubbly soup with greens and assorted meats, the pride of the Igbo southeast.
Akara and OgiLagos, Nigeria · medium · 45 minFluffy black-eyed pea fritters with ogi, a smooth fermented corn pap, a classic Nigerian breakfast pair.
Moi MoiLagos, Nigeria · medium · 1 h 30 minA savory steamed pudding of blended black-eyed peas, peppers, and onion, a versatile Nigerian staple.
Chin ChinLagos, Nigeria · easy · 45 minCrunchy little cubes of sweet fried dough with a hint of nutmeg, Nigeria's favorite anytime nibble.
SuyaKano (North), Nigeria · easy · 42 minThin beef skewers crusted in spicy, nutty yaji spice and grilled over coals, northern Nigeria’s legendary night-market snack.
Goat Meat Pepper Soup (Nwo-Nwo)Enugu (Southeast), Nigeria · medium · 1 h 15 minGoat meat simmered until tender in a thin, fiery broth of Scotch bonnet, crayfish and pepper soup spice, finished with uziza or scent leaves and served hot in small bowls.
Pounded Yam (Iyan)Lagos, Nigeria · medium · 40 minBoiled white yam pounded while hot into a smooth, stretchy, snow-white dough, pinched off by hand and dipped into egusi, okra or vegetable soup.
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