Cuisine in Nigeria

Signature dishes

Jollof Rice

A West African staple of rice cooked with tomatoes and spices.

Region: Western regions and nationwide
Main ingredients: Rice, Tomatoes, Onions, Chili peppers, Thyme

Suya

Spiced skewered meat, a signature street food.

Region: Northern regions
Main ingredients: Beef or goat meat, Chili peppers, Peanut powder, Salt

Pounded Yam and Egusi Soup

Pounded yam served with melon seed-based thick soup.

Region: Yoruba regions
Main ingredients: Yam, Melon seeds, Spinach, Palm oil

Moi Moi

Steamed black-eyed pea pudding.

Region: Southwest
Main ingredients: Black-eyed peas, Onions, Red peppers, Eggs

Pepper Soup

A light soup flavored with chili peppers and herbs, made with fish or meat.

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Fish or goat meat, Uziza leaves, Chili peppers, Spice mix

Efo Riro

A rich green vegetable stew served with rice or fufu.

Region: Southwest
Main ingredients: Spinach, Tomatoes, Palm oil, Dried fish

Banga Soup

A rich palm nut-based soup with seafood from the Delta region.

Region: Niger Delta
Main ingredients: Palm nut pulp, Dried shrimp, Fish, Spices

Akara

Fried bean fritters popular for breakfast or snacks.

Region: Western regions
Main ingredients: Black-eyed peas, Onions, Salt, Oil

Tuwo Shinkafa

Soft rice balls dipped in soup, a northern staple.

Region: Northern regions
Main ingredients: Crushed rice, Water

Ofada Rice with Ayamase Stew

Indigenous rice served with spicy green pepper stew.

Region: Southwest
Main ingredients: Ofada rice, Green peppers, Offal meat, Palm oil