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Favourite Local Nigerian Cuisines You Should Try!
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items When it comes to top local delicacies, leave it for the Nigerians. They have some of the best dishes in the world. I have selected some of my favourites that I think you should try out.
You will definitely come asking for more!
I know they've been alot of argument between which is best between Nigerian Jollof Rice and Senegalese Jollof Rice.
If this delicacy is not good, it won't command such debate.
It's an household favourite, and also a favourite for events whether i...
Nigerian Jollof Rice
This soup is best combined with a pounded Yam. The taste is out of this world, especially if there are lots of chicken in the soup.
It's a versatile soup and common amongst several tribes in Nigeria.
I highly recommend!
Chicken White Soup and Pounded Yam
This is used to be my number one favourite. There is no household in Nigeria that doesn't consume this.
You can eat this with any swallows, but I prefer Fufu (made from cassava).
Eating this with your favourite cold drinks on a cool Sunday evenin...
Egusi Soup
The pictures here definitely doesn't do any justice to this special delicacy. It's best cooked by the Ibibio, Efik, Anang, etc speaking tribes of Akwa Ibom and Cross River. But it's a favourite of many people in the country.
You want to win the hea...
Afang Soup: A Green, Leafy Nigerian Vegetable Soup
Damn!
This is a proper lunch. It's both satisfying and mouth watering. You get both energy and protein.
This will definitely give chicken and chips a run for its money.
Egg sauce and Yam
When you combine this with ripe plantain, then it becomes my favourite. Sometimes I feel like I know how to cook this delicacy best.
Many love it best combined with bread. When you eat this combo, you will definitely understand that you've eaten.
Nigerian Beans Porridge
This is one favourite Nigerian breakfast!
I am already excited talking about this combo. Mehn! You can't have this breakfast and not feel satisfied. The taste! The soft feel of the Akara. Adding milk to the pap will make the combo out of the world....
Akara and Pap
This delicacy!
You won't relate until you have a taste.
It's popular among the Yorubas but it has become a Nigerian favourite!
When next you attend a Nigerian party hosted by a Yoruba, make sure you request for this mouth watering delicacy
Gbegiru, Ewedu and Amala
Many people refers to this soup as vegetable soup. It's made with pumpkin leaf and waterleaf!
It's also a common household delicacy among the Ibibio, Efik and other tribes in Akwa Ibom and Cross River.
You can enjoy this soup with both Eba and Fu...
Edikaikong (Edikang Ikong Soup)
This is probably the best seafood in the whole world. To enjoy this delicacy, make sure it's a bit spicy. Combining it with your favourite cold drink with do an extra magic.
Seafood Okra Soup
I have not exactly tried this Northern Nigerian delicacy. But from what my Northern friends has described, this is definitely adding to my bucket list of a local food to try.
Looking forward to the experience.
Tuwo Shinkafa
This will definitely give Okra soup a top competition. You want to enjoy this soup? Add a lot of proteins! You can combine the proteins as well.
Even the slimy nature of the delicacy, won't stop you from consuming this goodness. This delicacy will ...
Ogbono Soup
This is a big time rival of Nigerian Jollof Rice. Most of the time, they combine both meal for the sake of peace.
In most household, you will find them cook this meal during special occasion.
A properly cooked fried rice will definitely make you ...
Nigerian Fried Rice Recipe
This is the real elite delicacy. It's not an everyday household meal for the average people.
The coconut does add a unique taste to this food. You will definitely want to ask for more even when you're filled.
Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)
This combo will definitely make you stay filled for hours, if not the entire day. There's this trick we did in school, whenever we want to save money on food, we go for this.
And the combo is very delicious. Add beef or egg to it and you will be fu...
Rice and beans
Ahhh!
It will be a crime not to include. This food is not bias against any class. The rich. The poor. Students. Family.
The meal is a life saver, having saved alot of families from malnutrition.
The meal is prepared with Palm oil. It's advised ...
Nigerian Native Rice
This is a favourite amongst the Igbo and also carry that elite appeal. The taste is on point. I prefer it spicy and hot, with lots of mixed meats.
If you attend a proper Igbo traditional marriage, make sure you request this.
Oha Soup
This is popular among the south south and south east people of Nigeria.
It's a special meal and it is definitely worth every money spent on it. You would definitely feel satisfied after consuming this goodness.
Banga Soup
This is a top tier Yoruba soup that you can eat with any swallow or rice. The vegetable gives it a nice taste and makes it nutritious. You will definitely enjoy this!
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