Major Nigerian dishes that are popular you don’t want to miss!
Nigeria is a home of diversity and that includes her diversity when it comes to special foods and mouth watering dishes.
Owing to the lush diversity, some people might be quite indecisive when it comes to choosing a dish for premium enjoyment.
Below are 3 most popular dishes in Nigeria.
1. Tuwo Shinkafa (Rice Meal)
Tuwo Shinkafa is a very popular meal in the northern part of Nigeria.
It is a delicacy that is made with boiled rice which is mashed and stirred like Eba. It is then formed into balls and served with any special soup.
2. Dodo Ikire (Fried Plantain)
Dodo is a very popular food in Nigeria. It’s dinstint sweet taste, has endeared so many hearts to it.
It’s Origin can be traced to Ikire in the south western part of Nigeria. It was born out of a woman’s curiosity to make something out of ripe plantain.
She cut them up and spiced it with pepper and salt, then fried it in palm oil. the taste was simply amazing.
That’s how Dodo Ikire came to be.
3. Moi-Moi ( Bean Cake)
Moi-Moi is an awesome treat which goes with virtually any food that needs a pair.
It is usually the delight of the party, especially when it accompanies the amazing Party jollof rice. It is usually prepared with Beans which is soaked, washed and then grinded to form a paste.
Then it is seasoned, wrapped in moi-moi leaves and steam cooked.
This is a must try at home.
