Cuisines Nigerian

Kunun Gyada (Groundnut and Rice Gruel)

Kunun Gyada (Groundnut and Rice Gruel)

Kunun gyada is a light porridge made from blended raw groundnut and rice, usually eaten in the northern part of Nigeria. It is similar to akamu, except that blended rice is poured into a boiled groundnut milk when the later…

Hanjin Ligidi (Nigerian Lollipops)

Hanjin Ligidi (Nigerian Lollipops)

Hanjin ligidi, also called ekana gowon, is a cone-shaped Nigerian confection mostly enjoyed by children. It is similar to a lollipop. Ingredients Tsamiya (tamarind) Water Sugar Flavoring of choice Procedure Shape food-safe paper or aluminum foil into cones. Clean any…

Fried Unripe Plantain (Nigerian Green Plantain)

Fried Unripe Plantain (Nigerian Green Plantain)

Fried unripe plantain is prepared from unripe plantain, hence the name green plantain. It is served with fried yam, egg sauce or fried potatoes. Ingredients Unripe plantain, peeled Ground pepper Salt to taste Vegetable oil Procedure Slice unripe plantain into…

Banga Rice

Banga Rice

Banga rice is a rice dish popular in the Delta State of Nigeria. It features oil palm fruit concentrate, and it is both easy and delicious to make. Ingredients 1½ cup palm nut extract Fresh habanero pepper 1 medium onion…

Ayamase Jollof Rice

Ayamase Jollof Rice

Ayamase jollof rice is a dish of Nigerian rice made with green bell pepper and green habanero pepper. Ingredients 1.5 kg assorted meat, cut in small pieces 8 medium green bell peppers, washed and seeded 12 small habanero peppers, washed…

Akamu (Nigerian Pudding)

Akamu (Nigerian Pudding)

Akamu, also known as pap or ogi, is a variety of Nigerian pudding usually make from soaked corn. It is often eaten for breakfast. Ingredients Akamu paste, broken into lumps Hot water Evaporated milk Sugar Equipment Big bowl Stovetop Pot…