Dishes that'll make you want more

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So i was going through my account here today and i saw a post from @Momentswithmatti about her family delicacies which you should check out here and that really got me,so i thought I'll be listing a few of mine here today.

Well here in Nigeria we're are blessed with recipes and cooking techniques from different ethnic groups. Nigerian foods is a feast for both the eye and the stomach so anytime you visit Nigeria for the very first time,be sure to check out our cuisines. Here are my top four Nigerian foods you should try.

Jollof Rice

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Jollof rice is one of the most popular dishes eaten in Nigeria. The base of this delicacy are rice, pepper and tomato,it can also be garnished with carrots,onions,prawns,butter and green peas (as you desire). Jollof rice is most times eaten with some side dishes which varies depending on the individual,side dishes such as bean pudding (moin moin),Fried plantains,vegetable salad with cream and you make do with whichever protein you'd like such as fish,turkey,chicken or beef.

Most times i can clearly see why the popular musician Cardi B had a taste of it when she visited Nigeria.

Pounded Yam (Iyan)

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One other sweet Nigerian dish you should try is pounded yam. I feel it is predominant among the Yorubas and it dates back to many centuries.

Pounded yam is similar to mashed potatoes and is mashed together using a mortar and a pestle,blenders or mixer which produces a smooth sticky dough making it a little different from mashed potatoes.

It can be eaten with different stews and soups like melon seed soup(egusi),Leafy vegetable stew (Efo riro) and i know that most Tribes make a special soup from using the water used to boil the yam in boiling the dough for a while and adding very little or no palm oil then adding ingredients like scent leaves or vegetable leaves and fish,chicken or meat.

It is a heavy meal which is served as early dinner or lunch.

Pepper Soup

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For those who like night life,this is the perfect Nigerian dish. Pepper soup is a popular soup in Nigeria and also a light, spicy soup. It's usually served in local bars and best enjoyed with chilled beverages.

The soup is made of ingredients like onions,chili pepper, habanero pepper,ginger,garlic, tomatoes and other condiments. In addition a variety of meats are added which makes me think its similar to the ''Ginataang Manok'' @Momentswithmatti posted. The meats include Beef,chicken and chevon.Each dish usually contain several pieces of different pieces of meat as desired.

As a result of its spices,this delicacy contains various nutrients such as iron,zinc,potassium,vitamins and others.

Spicy Grilled Kebab(Suya)

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Suya is a flavorful Nigerian dish from the northern part of Nigeria. It is a Hausa specialty made by grilling pieces of skewered meat especially beef with salt,onions,ground peanut pepper and other spices. The spices give it a hot, juicy taste.

If you like night life,this would surely be something you would see on major streets as vendors line the streets st night to make and sell Suya. It is also served at parties with small chops such as samosa and sausage roll.

There are more dishes that'll surely interest you when you visit Nigeria for the first time,but for me these are my top four.

Remember to Check out @Momentswithmatti post

https://read.cash/@Momentswithmatti/our-homes-favorites-031ff904

I got this article idea from her