Lamb meat is a type of red meat that comes from young sheep, typically less than one year old. It is a popular meat in many cultures and cuisines, known for its tender texture and distinctive flavor. In Nigeria, lamb meat is used for suya, as well as other dishes. It also cooked on a…
Efo riro is a popular vegetable soup that is widely consumed among the Yoruba people of western Nigeria. The vegetables most commonly used to prepare the soup are Celosia argentea, also known as soko yòkòtò (Yoruba) or farar áláyyafó (Hausa), and Amaranthus hybridus, also know as ẹ̀fọ́ tẹ̀tẹ̀ (Yoruba). The soup is also prepared with…
Red meat is a type of meat that comes from mammals and has a red color when raw, which comes from the presence of myoglobin, a protein that stores oxygen in muscle cells. Examples of red meat include beef, venison, pork, and lamb. Most people believe that red meat is not healthy due to studies…
Samosas are a popular snack and street food originating from the Indian subcontinent, eaten in many parts of the world. They are triangular-shaped, deep-fried or baked pastry filled with a spiced mixture of vegetables or meat. In Nigeria, samosas are commonly enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. They may be filled with a variety of…
Rice and beans is a popular dish in Nigeria, where it is often referred to as “jollof rice and beans.” It is typically made with long-grain rice, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of spices and is often served as a side dish or a main course. The dish can be made with or…
Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet earth. They are one of the few classified superfoods. They contain amazing nutrients, which are rare in most modern food making it essential to be part of your daily food plan. Eggs are a staple food in many households, and for good reason. Not…
Meat Pie is a popular snack among students, teenagers, and young adults, with Aussies being the biggest meat pie eaters globally. It is made with minced meat (usually beef or lamb), vegetables, gravy, and sometimes cheese. Meat pie is generally eaten in between meals and served on occasion alongside drinks. The meat pie can be…
Puff puff is a popular snack in West Africa. It is common food among small chops served in events and merry occasions. It is called Bofrot (togbei) in Ghana, botokoin in Togo, gato in Guinea and Mali, bofloto in the Ivory Coast, while Nigerians call it puff-puff or just puff snack. The snack is made with cassava flour, water, and…
Tomato sauce is a popular sauce made from tomatoes, usually cooked and sometimes spiced. Tomato sauces vary in consistency from liquid to near-solid and in color from deep red to orange-red, yellow-orange, and even greenish-yellow. Tomato sauce is a very healthy sauce that can be used in diverse ways. You can take tomato sauce with…
Nothing says ‘celebration’ like a plate of fried rice in Nigeria. The food is commonly reserved for occasions such as festivities or parties. Everything about the food just gives it a rather special feeling, from the taste to the garnishing. It is indeed a special food. Fried rice is Nigeria’s second most popular rice dish,…
