NIGERIAN FOODS CONSUMED MOSTLY IN LAGOS
Nigerian Foods
Lagos offers a wide array of delicious Nigerian foods, from popular street food like suya, roasted plantain (boli) and
moin moin to restaurant favorites like jollof rice, egusi soup, and amala and gbegiri. You can also find local specialties like Ofada rice and various soups like Efo riro, Egusi, Afang and Ogbono. whereever you go, you can never miss the spice of the city in the foods of Lagos.
About Ofada Rice
Ofada rice is a Yoruba dish. It is the name of an indigenous rice from a small community called Ofada, located in Ogun State.
Ofada rice is traditionally served in an uma leaf, with a spicy sauce.
About Amala
Authentic Nigerian meal featuring smooth Amala (yam flour), savoury gbegiri (bean soup), spicy tomato stew with assorted meat, and nutritious ewedu soup (jute leaves).
Other Name: Abula
About Ewa Agoyin
Ewa aganyin/Ewa agoyin is a Yoruba dish commonly eaten in Yorubaland across Togo, Nigeria and Benin.
• It is commonly eaten with bread
• The dish consists of beans cooked until extremely soft and then mashed.
About Asun
Asun is a popular Nigerian dish, particularly among the Yoruba people, consisting of grilled or smoked goat meat that is seasoned with hot peppers and spices.
It is often served at parties, restaurants, and as street food.
About Jollof Rice
jollof rice, is a rice dish from West Africa. The dish is typically made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, chilis, onions, spices, and sometimes other vegetables and/or meat in a single pot, although.
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About Suya
Suya is a popular Nigerian street food, specifically a type of grilled meat skewer. It's typically made with thinly sliced beef, lamb, goat, or chicken that's marinated in a spicy peanut-based seasoning called "yaji".
About Pounded Yam
Pounded yam (Yoruba: Iyán, Hausa: sakwara, Igbo: Utara-ji) is a Nigerian swallow or Okele food. It is commonly prepared by pounding boiled yam with mortar and pestle. Pounded yam is similar to mashed potatoes but heavier in consistency. It is a smooth delicacy eaten with the hands
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About Fried Rice
Nigerian fried rice is a rice dish that’s made with meats, mixed veggies (carrots, peas, sweet corn, green beans) and spices. Like jollof rice, It is a common feature in parties. What makes this recipe authentic is the use of liver as the protein of choice.
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About Eba
Eba is a popular Nigerian dish, a type of swallow food made from cassava flour (garri) and hot water. It is a staple in Nigeria, Togo, and Benin, and is also eaten in other West African countries. Eba is known for its smooth, stretchy texture and is typically served with soups and stews.
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