Nigeria is blessed with so many different types of vegetables; any of which can be used to make tasty soups. The sweet potatoes used here may be substituted with pumpkins or potatoes (known locally as “Irish potatoes”). Save Print Sweet Potato Soup Serves: 4-6 This is a fairly thick and hearty soup, so thin it down…
Bean Casserole aka ‘Beans’
Known simply as ‘Beans’, I love this best made with honey beans although black-eyed beans work perfectly well. An English friend once declared Nigerian beans one of the world’s greatest culinary inventions! Leave out the crayfish for a vegan version. Save Print Bean Casserole (Agwa, Ewa) Serves: 4 As a rich source of protein, Agwa is…
Moi-Moi (Steamed Savoury Bean Pudding)
So good, we named it twice! Moi-moi is a steamed bean pudding made from a smooth mixture of beans, ground crayfish, onions and fresh chillies at its most basic. Many people add extra whole ingredients such as hard-boiled eggs, chopped meat and fish. Indeed, the Yorubas have a term they use for some types of…
Akara (Bean Fritters)
Save Print Akara (Vegan Version) Eaten across West Africa, akara is a popular breakfast option in Nigeria. The Hausa refer to it as Kosai. In many parts of the country, it is possible to buy it on the street in the mornings and evenings. In its purest form, it is simply a blend of peeled…