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  • QUIZ: Can You Guess The Nigerian Food From Three Ingredients?

    QUIZ: Can You Guess The Nigerian Food From Three Ingredients?

    Nigerian delicacies are amazing. I don’t say this as a Nigerian but as a foodie.

    How good of a cook are you? Do you think you’ll be able to recognize Nigerian meals from just three ingredients?

    Good Luck:




    Image sources: Sisi Jemimah. Ndudu by Fafa.

  • 10 Times Kitchen Butterfly Slayed In The Kitchen And Had Our Mouths Watering

    1. When she made suya prawns and jollof abacha.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BJgMNIwjrbV/

    2. When she made these canapés that included ugu chips.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BJoDdqPjQVs/

    3. This heavenly pot of coconut jollof rice that must be the food of the gods.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BJyJwEajfgp/

    4. Her beans and dodo, presented with a hint of international exposure.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BK3mOuejLOq/

    5. That time she put her inventive hat on and created an agbalumo drink!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BGAfen7x0VH/

    6. When she baked these mouth-watering chocolate and banana cakes.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BGyh1tIR0ZB/

    7. Her baked suya catfish creation that looks like blessings and glory!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BG3mbp7R0f8/

    8. Her owambe-perfect golden puff puff.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BH7EMe4D-WB/

    9. That time she make an akara sandwich.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BH9QeVRj6KR/

    10. When she made these awesomely presented, fabulous looking small chops!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BLBL6V4jnc_/
    Ozoz is an amazing chef who runs the fabulous blog Kitchen Butterfly and also hosts private dining experiences. She loves experimenting with foods and spices on her never ending quest of defining the new Nigerian kitchen.
  • 10 Dishes You Will Find In Most Nigerian Homes On Christmas

    10 Dishes You Will Find In Most Nigerian Homes On Christmas
    December 25th is a well anticipated holiday. A time to be merry and of course eat without any form of guilt, because its Christmas and we always plan to start working out again in January. Here are some dishes you will find in Nigerian homes on this special day.

    1. Jollof Rice

    This is number one on the list just because it could as well be regarded as the most popular food in Nigeria. Almost every home will have this accompanied with plantains and some special meat.

    2. Fried rice

    Could be said to be an alternative or a second option to Jollof rice even though this may spark a debate of preferences. This dish takes special skill and effort to get correct most times and when it is done well it is amazing!

    3. Pounded yam

    This dish has pervaded the whole country and a huge number of people love it especially with their favorite soups; egusi, vegetable and assorted meats. Heavenly.

    4. Banga soup and starch

    This delicacy is special to the people of the Niger-Delta and southern parts of the country. When made the right way will make you happy honestly. What better way to celebrate Christmas than with Starch and Banga!

    5. Moin Moin

    Mostly served as an accompanying dish, this protein packed dish is usually best with the fillings and when paired with jollof or fried rice is perfect.

    6. Nkwobi

    Most people go out to eat this special delicacy, which makes it the best dish to fit a special occasion like Christmas. Everyone who has experienced eating Nkwobi always ends up wanting more.

    7. Tuwo Shinkafa

    This delicacy from the northern part of Nigeria, could be considered as a staple just like other traditional delicacies. Eating a meal like this on a a special day makes it feel different and more amazing.

    8. Small Chops

    This is the blanket term used to describe snacks and finger food. Meat pies, puff puff, chin chin, asun, gizdodo and a ton of others. Definitely one of these would be on the dining table on Christmas.

    9. Coleslaw or salad

    We bet you said “yesss” to this. Most homes will have this on their tables for Christmas because it goes perfectly with Jollof or fried rice or sometimes just by itself. If you know, you know.

    10. Cake

    The number one dessert. Sometimes homemade or sometimes purchased to order. We think why most families have this on their tables is so they can use it to entertain guests along with cold soft drinks. We hope we did not miss any dish out.
  • 16 Times When Nigerian Food Looked So Beautiful

    16 Times When Nigerian Food Looked So Beautiful

    1. Efo-Riro: The Traditional Vegetable Soup

    https://www.instagram.com/p/99VP0Op-AY/?taken-by=phummyndeps
    Just take a look at all the obstacles in that bowl.

    2. Meat Pies

    https://www.instagram.com/p/-WNhkxOjOG/?taken-by=foodace
    These hearty pies with mixed fillings will have you wanting some more.

    3. The Grilled Moin-Moin on a Salad

    https://www.instagram.com/p/98STTUp-KX/?taken-by=phummyndeps
    One just wants to know how it will feel in ones mouth!

    4. Assorted Meat Pepper-soup

    https://www.instagram.com/p/9wOIPqOjH_/?taken-by=foodace
    Have you ever seen pepper soup look so attractive?

    5. An Amazing Bowl of Banga Soup

    https://www.instagram.com/p/78Q0LTK3_a/?taken-by=afrolems
    Looking at this might make you salivate and wish you could download food online.

    6. Isi-Ewu

    https://www.instagram.com/p/72Nv-bFxRw/?taken-by=dobbyssignature
    *stares at photo* The craving!

    7. Yam and Vegetable Porridge

    https://www.instagram.com/p/9tgECHujNR/?taken-by=foodace
    This could just be the cure for many illnesses.

    8. Bole (Roasted Plantains) and Fish

    https://www.instagram.com/p/7KaEQyFxQN/?taken-by=dobbyssignature
    From the Rivers area of Nigeria, Bole never looked so good!

    9. The Jollof Rice!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/68C0OmhKBU/?taken-by=chefzeelicioussss
    “The Jollof Rice” because it is a sacred topic. And this plate looks Holy.

    10. Eba and Seafood Okra

    https://www.instagram.com/p/9lkZ2mJ-Kr/?taken-by=phummyndeps
    This designer Eba and seafood okra would have your tummy rumbling fast!

    11. Ewa-Agoyin and Plantain

    https://www.instagram.com/p/4cDDEWEU2T/?taken-by=twopeascooks
    Look at the plantain.. Now don’t you want to try this?

    12. Abacha

    https://www.instagram.com/p/9G9YXaOjM9/?taken-by=foodace
    If you have never tried this or is your favorite this just makes it way more attractive.

    13. Ofada Rice and Ayamase (Designer Stew)

    https://www.instagram.com/p/tj5jszFxcN/?taken-by=dobbyssignature
    This dish looks so beautiful and its not Transformation Thursday yet.

    14. Puff Puff

    https://www.instagram.com/p/7z3zB5Cmp9/?taken-by=myactivekitchen
    This Nigerian staple snack looks picture perfect and looks like it would take your palette to places!

    15. Coconut Fried Rice

    https://www.instagram.com/p/6dCNeSimiJ/?taken-by=myactivekitchen
    This looks so tasty already!

    16. Asaro (Yam Porridge)

    https://www.instagram.com/p/10P9leCmmq/?taken-by=myactivekitchen
    This one could make you sell your birthright!