Nigeria is the food capital of Africa. The different regions have a plethora of delicacies ranging from soups to rice and sauces. There are so many foods from different areas as well as tasty roadside snacks. Here are some awesome Nigerian foods to try out:
Jollof rice
The Nigerian Jollof rice is the most popular meal in the whole of Africa. This food is considered a national meal. It is made in different variations all through the country, but the common ingredients are rice, tomatoes, spices, and groundnut oil. It is served with fried plantain, fried chicken or beef.
Roasted plantain
Popularly called ‘Bole’ by locals, this roadside snack is found mainly in the oil city of Port Harcourt and is sold with roasted fish and palm oil sauce. A trip to Port Harcourt is incomplete with tasting this delicacy. It is also healthy. You also opt for roasted yam and potatoes as well.
Suya
If you love spicy meat, you’ll love suya. This roadside food is sold all over the country but is more popular in the northern region. It is basically grilled meat with special spice for a unique taste. If you want to take some back home, you can opt for the dried meat or Kilishi.
