EVERYDAY MEALS, MANY WAYS
Nigerian recipes
40 recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. Choose a recipe, or build something from what you have.
Pap (Ogi) with Milk and Sugar
20 min · 2 servings · vegetarian
corn ogi (fermented maize pap powder) · water · milk
See recipe →NigerianAkara (Bean Fritters)
45 min · 4 servings · vegetarian
black-eyed peas, peeled · red onion, chopped · fresh pepper or bell pepper
See recipe →NigerianMoi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding)
90 min · 6 servings · omnivore
black-eyed peas, peeled · red bell pepper · onion
See recipe →NigerianFried Yam with Pepper Sauce
35 min · 4 servings · vegan
yam, peeled and cut into sticks · vegetable oil · salt
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Breakfast Porridge (Ogi with Groundnut)
15 min · 2 servings · vegetarian
corn ogi (fermented maize pap powder) · water · groundnut paste or peanut butter
See recipe →NigerianBaked Agege Bread Toast with Egg and Stew
25 min · 2 servings · omnivore
Agege bread or soft white bread · eggs · milk
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Custard with Buns
20 min · 2 servings · vegetarian
custard powder · milk or water · sugar
See recipe →NigerianJollof Rice
70 min · 6 servings · omnivore
long-grain rice, rinsed · chicken stock or water · tomatoes
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Fried Rice
50 min · 6 servings · omnivore
long-grain rice, rinsed · chicken stock or water · carrots, diced
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Beans Porridge (Ewa Riro)
75 min · 6 servings · omnivore
brown beans or black-eyed peas · onion, chopped · red bell pepper, blended
See recipe →NigerianEfo Riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew)
50 min · 6 servings · omnivore
spinach or ugu leaves, chopped · tomatoes · red bell pepper
See recipe →NigerianEgusi Soup
70 min · 6 servings · omnivore
ground melon seeds (egusi) · palm oil · onion, chopped
See recipe →NigerianOgbono Soup
60 min · 6 servings · omnivore
ground ogbono seeds · palm oil · onion, chopped
See recipe →NigerianAfang Soup
70 min · 6 servings · omnivore
afang leaves or spinach · ugu leaves or spinach · palm oil
See recipe →NigerianPepper Soup with Goat Meat
80 min · 6 servings · omnivore
goat meat, cut into pieces · onion · pepper soup spice
See recipe →NigerianBanga Soup
80 min · 6 servings · omnivore
palm nut concentrate · beef or smoked fish, cooked · onion, chopped
See recipe →NigerianNsala Soup (White Soup)
75 min · 6 servings · omnivore
catfish or chicken, cleaned and cut · yam, peeled and cubed · uziza leaves or spinach
See recipe →NigerianOfada Sauce with Boiled Rice
70 min · 6 servings · omnivore
Ofada or brown rice · beef or assorted meat, cooked · locust beans (iru)
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Peppered Chicken with Rice
55 min · 4 servings · omnivore
chicken thighs or drumsticks · salt · ground black pepper
See recipe →NigerianBoiled Yam with Egg Sauce
35 min · 4 servings · omnivore
yam, peeled and cut into chunks · eggs · tomatoes, chopped
See recipe →NigerianPlantain Porridge
40 min · 4 servings · omnivore
ripe plantains, peeled and sliced · yam or potatoes, diced · smoked fish or cooked chicken
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Coconut Rice
45 min · 6 servings · vegetarian
long-grain rice, rinsed · coconut milk · water
See recipe →NigerianFried Plantain (Dodo)
25 min · 4 servings · vegan
ripe plantains · vegetable oil · salt
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Yam and Vegetable Stir-Fry
30 min · 4 servings · vegan
yam, peeled and cubed · carrots, diced · green beans, sliced
See recipe →NigerianSuya-Spiced Grilled Chicken
45 min · 4 servings · omnivore
chicken thighs, boneless · suya spice · vegetable oil
See recipe →NigerianAsun (Peppered Goat Meat)
75 min · 6 servings · omnivore
goat meat, cut into pieces · onion · red bell pepper
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Meat Pie
90 min · 6 servings · omnivore
all-purpose flour · butter or margarine, cold · salt
See recipe →NigerianSausage Roll
70 min · 6 servings · omnivore
all-purpose flour · butter or margarine, cold · salt
See recipe →NigerianChin Chin
60 min · 6 servings · vegetarian
all-purpose flour · sugar · butter
See recipe →NigerianPuff-Puff
90 min · 6 servings · vegetarian
all-purpose flour · instant yeast · sugar
See recipe →NigerianBoli (Roasted Plantain)
30 min · 4 servings · vegan
ripe plantains · vegetable oil · salt
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Fish Roll
75 min · 6 servings · omnivore
all-purpose flour · butter or margarine, cold · salt
See recipe →NigerianGroundnut Cake (Kulikuli-style snack bars)
35 min · 6 servings · vegetarian
peanut flour or finely ground roasted peanuts · flour · sugar
See recipe →NigerianNigerian Coconut Buns
35 min · 6 servings · vegetarian
all-purpose flour · desiccated coconut · sugar
See recipe →NigerianPounded Yam
35 min · 4 servings · vegan
yam, peeled and cut into chunks · water · salt
See recipe →NigerianAmala
25 min · 4 servings · vegan
yam flour (elubo) or cassava flour · water · salt
See recipe →NigerianEwedu Soup
20 min · 4 servings · vegan
ewedu leaves or jute leaves · water · locust beans (iru), optional
See recipe →NigerianGbegiri Soup
75 min · 6 servings · vegan
brown beans, peeled · onion · palm oil
See recipe →NigerianJute Leaf and Okra Soup
35 min · 4 servings · vegan
jute leaves or spinach · okra, sliced · onion
See recipe →NigerianTomato and Pepper Stew
45 min · 6 servings · vegan
tomatoes · red bell peppers · onion
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