Tag: nigerian
Pounded Yam
Pounded yam is a traditional West African dish made from yam, which is a starchy root vegetable. Its star ingredient is yam. Yam is a starchy root vegetable that is native to Africa and Asia. It is a staple food in many parts [continue reading]
Egusi Soup
Egusi is a type of melon seed that is commonly used in West African cuisine. It is high in protein and fat and is a good source of essential minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Consuming egusi may also provide benefits such as improving [continue reading]
Yaji Spiced Salmon and Fries
There is nothing as good as spicing your food the way you want it. Spicing the salmon and fries with my homemade suya spice (yaji) gave this a whole new flavor.
Hot Meatballs
Making my own meatballs from scratch has been one of the best thing for me. That way I get to spice it up to my taste. You can also follow this simple and easy recipe and adjust the spice to your taste and flavor.
Nigerian Style Meat Pie
This is a popular snack in Nigeria and West Africa. The pastry made for this is slightly flaky and very rich in flavor, filled with seasoned minced meat, potatoes, carrots. Other counties have their own variations such as Jamaican patty, empanada and shepherd’s pie. Here [continue reading]
Edikang Ikong
This is a vegetable soup. That originated among the Efik- Ibibio people of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State in Southeastern Nigeria.
Suya
Suya or Tsire is a spicy beef in a skewer. It is a popular food treat item in Nigeria and West Africa.
