Top 5 Nigerian Dishes

Are you a non Nigerian who is currently in Nigeria and you are yet to taste the delicacies which the country has to offer? Well, i will give you a comprehensive list of the major Naija diashes which you will surely enjoy eating. 5. Moimoi or Moin-Moin is a Nigerian steamed bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and peeled black-eyed peas, onions and fresh ground peppers (usually a combination of bell peppers and chili or scotch bonnet). It is a protein-rich food that is a staple in Nigeria. It is extremely Delicious and can be eaten alone or with other variety of foods such as pap, custard, soaked garri, etc.

4. Akara/Kosai is a popular delicacy in Nigeria. It is also called fried bean cake and it can be eaten with bread, pap, custard, etc.

3. Jollof Rice This colourful dish is mainly served at occasions. It is well known throughout west Africa and not only Nigeria. It can be readily found in restaurants in Nigeria. It can be served with beef, chicken, vegetables, etc.

2. Pounded Yam This is one of the major foods in Nigeria. It can be eaten with various soups such as Egusi, Ewedu, okro, etc.

1. Garri This is unarguably the most popular food in Nigeria. This food is processed from cassava and can be eaten with almost all the soups in the country. There is a popular joke about this food which says "GArri no get advert but na em sell pass". This means that Garri does not do advert but it sells more than other foods. This food can be made with hot water and can be soaked in cold water with groundnut added coconut, milk and sugar.