5 of Top 20 Nigerian Foods The Whole World Should try & Love (..Edikangikong)

5) Moin moin

What it is: A (vegetarian!) dish made of peeled Nigerian beans ground together with onions, pepper, palm oil and spices, and steamed in banana leaves (or different vessels). You can include any blend of additional bits to it: chipped fish, cuts of hard bubbled eggs, ground beef..its actually up to you.

Why its amazing: It’s flavorful and nutty, and is extraordinary as a side (attempt it with any rice dish) or some piece of a main dish with, for instance, socked garri.

6) Edikangikong

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What it is: Essentially, a “dry” verdant vegetable soup from the Cross River of Nigeria. The (iron-rich) greens are a blend of ugwu (a fluted pumpkin leaf) and gbure (waterleaf). In spots where these leaves are unavailable, cooks substitute spinach. People additionally utilize a blend of meats and fish, and for legitimacy, periwinkles.

Why its wonderful: Served hot, with pounded yam or fufu, it’s a big party in your mouth. Top tip: get a companion from Calabar to cook it for you – there is nothing like it. Awww