For the benefit of our readers that might not have had the privilege (yes, privilege) of sampling most of the amazing street foods Nigeria has to offer, we made a list of our favorites, that have rightfully become staples in most of our diets.
1. Corn and Ube (African Pear)
The corn could either be boiled
OMG Ube and Corn *mouth waters* Me please it been a huge will"@ngwubeval: Who want this?!!! pic.twitter.com/Hx92O62D"
— J . O . Y (@GawgousB) October 15, 2012
…or roasted.
Nwanne!!! @aipheee: Ube and Corn on my mind pic.twitter.com/wSAVEUZsHY
— big foot who-? (@Chekwume_) June 4, 2014
Both are seriously awesome, and the ube is a necessity.
2. Boli (Roasted Plantain)
The Boli is either served with peppered sauce and fish (Port Harcourt Style).
My affair with plantain. Here's the final combo: Boli served with pepper sauce & grilled… http://t.co/abrReFNbk0 pic.twitter.com/aPVVTXYVvV
— Dobbyssignature.com (@dobbyssignature) September 3, 2015
…or with groundnut (Lagos style).
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Boli ati epa..😉 #plantain #groundnut #roastedplantain #streetfo… pic.twitter.com/pU2z2yblFd— African Foodie (@african_foodie) September 2, 2015
To be completely honest, PH style is way better.
3. Ewa Agoyin
This is specially prepared beans served with really spicy stew.
RT Dilishinstant: How about this delicious looking "Ewa Agoyin" for breakfast? pic.twitter.com/fv8cfg2Ye2
— Breakfast recipes (@recipebreakfast) July 28, 2015
paired with Agege bread, of course.
4. Okpa
This is an eastern delicacy made of bambara nut flour.
#OwambeStyle Please Can We Replace MoiMoi with Okpa in Our Food? http://t.co/gJcfkeMoUi – http://t.co/wJK3CXBOLF pic.twitter.com/Buhl7qFrDK
— Owambe Style (@owambestyle) June 16, 2015
It’s really delicious.
5. Akara (Beans cake)
These are deep fried beans ball made out of grounded beans mixed with pepper, onions and other spices.
Hi Tweeps, some #akara for you. No beans peeling required for this recipe : http://t.co/t4ukiQKVCM pic.twitter.com/hDhm73tJJL
— 9jafoodie (@9jafoodie) January 30, 2015
It’s heaven with pap (that’s a whole other story).
6. Suya
This is barbecued meat, fish or chicken.
We think it goes best with garri, but that’s just us.
7. Abacha (African Salad)
It’s made primarily with dried shredded cassava.
RT myKamdora: Weekend Recipe: How to make African salad (Abacha)…http://t.co/hcahEqG7Vo#Kamdora #food pic.twitter.com/blkq2b5Fqf
— food pictures (@foodpicturesgo) August 8, 2015
8. Moin Moin
This is cooked bean pudding made out of grounded peeled beans, onion and other spices.
You could either get it wrapped in a leaf or a plastic bag. The one in the leaf is usually better.
9. Puff Puff
This is a deep-fried snack made out of flour, sugar and yeast.
Sigh! So beautiful.
10. Kokoro
This is a deep-fried snack made from a paste of maize flour mixed with sugar and cassava or yam flour.
Let’s show some love to our old friend. Remember those good old kokoro days? #oldschool pic: @dobbyssignature pic.twitter.com/1PSHUlcy99
— NigerianFoods.com (@NigerianFoods) September 8, 2015
The crunchy goodness.
You can find most of them almost anywhere, a few of them might require some deeper searching, but they are all worth it. Now, don’t forget to share to make your friends and followers hungry.
Featured Image: Nigerian Food Channel
