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Nigerian Wheatbread Toast

This is a type of toast that is made with wheat bread. It can be served as a breakfast or snack. Ingredients Egg Salt Sliced wheat bread Butter Oil Yellow pepper powder Black pepper powder Lettuce Onions, sliced Cucumber, sliced…

Nigerian Wheat Swallow

Nigerian Wheat Swallow

One variety of swallow in Nigeria is that made of wheat flour. It is served with various soups and stews, such as ẹgusi, okro, or ogbono soups. Ingredients Water Wheat flour Procedure Put water in a pot, and bring it…

Nigerian Turmeric Rice

Nigerian Turmeric Rice

Nigerian Turmeric Rice is a vibrant and aromatic rice dish from Nigeria, colored yellow with turmeric and flavored with a blend of local spices. It is enjoyed across different regions and often served during festive occasions. Ingredients Chicken (optional) 1½…

Nigerian Tomato Omelette

Nigerian Tomato Omelette

Nigerian tomato omelette is a simple dish of egg and tomato. Ingredients Eggs Tomatoes, diced Vegetable oil Salt Pepper Equipment Stove Whisk Frying pan Bowls Spatula Procedure Heat some oil in a pan over high heat. Add the tomatoes, and…

Nigerian Toasted Groundnuts

Nigerian Toasted Groundnuts

Nigerian toasted groundnuts are made by cooking groundnuts over high heat until gently toasted. When roasted or fried, groundnuts have a pleasant flavor and can be offered at parties and special occasions. They go well with bread, garri (drinkable garri),…

Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk (Kunun Aya)

Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk (Kunun Aya)

Tiger nut milk, locally known as kunun aya, is a refreshing traditional beverage commonly consumed in Northern Nigeria. It is made from blended tiger nuts and often sweetened with dates or other natural sweeteners. Kunun aya is popular during the…

Nigerian Smoked Fish

Nigerian Smoked Fish

Nigerian smoked fish is mostly used in preparing Nigerian soups, such as okra soup, bitterleaf soup, and ora soup. Ingredients Mackerel fish Salt Equipment Toothpicks Oven Grill Procedure Gut the fish and remove the gills. Wash well to remove any…

Nigerian Roasted Yam

Nigerian Roasted Yam

Roasted yam, also known as Ìṣu sisun in the Yoruba language, is a typical Nigerian street food mostly eaten as a snack. It is prepared just like roasted corn and eaten with groundnuts or boli (roasted plantain). Ingredients Yam Ground…

Nigerian Roasted Plantain

Nigerian Roasted Plantain

Nigerian roasted plantain, also called boli, is a street food popular in Nigeria. It can be eaten with groundnut or pepper stew, and it is best eaten hot. Ingredients Unripe plantains, peeled Fish Pepper stew Equipment Rack Baking sheet Large…

Nigerian Rice and Beans Jollof

Nigerian Rice and Beans Jollof

Rice and beans jollof is a typical Nigerian food made from rice and beans. It is served with beef, chicken or moin moin. Ingredients 1 cup dried beans 2 fresh chiles 5 medium tomatoes 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons…

Nigerian Pito

Nigerian Pito

Pito is a local drink common in Nigeria. In Lagos specifically, pito is majorly hawked in the street in an earthen pot or drum to keep it chilled. Ingredients Dried guinea corn (sorghum) Sugar (optional) Procedure Grind guinea corn into…

Nigerian Peppered Turkey Wings

Nigerian Peppered Turkey Wings

Nigerian peppered turkey wings is a side dish that can be eaten with rice in Nigeria. It is also eaten at parties. Ingredients 6 turkey wings 2 small onions, peeled 4 cloves garlic (optional) ½ teaspoon ginger 2 teaspoon stock…