Nigerian Food and Cooking: How to Cook Like a Local

Nigerian cuisine

Even though there are hundreds of different tribes and religions in Nigeria, there is one thing that is distinctive across the country: our big, bold, charismatic personalities. You’ll know you’ve met a Nigerian without them even mentioning where they’re from.

We learnt to cook at the age of nine and ten in our grandmother’s kitchen in Hackney, East London. Edo is the tribe our grandmother comes from. Our recipes and cooking methods are mainly derived from the Edo style of cooking, mixed with a bit of the British style of cooking as well. Nigerian cuisine offers a wide variety of snacks and meals, from savoury to sweet. Here is a list of some popular Nigerian dishes for you to discover and enjoy: chin chin, puff-puff, suyo, akara, plantain chips and chapman.

Nigerian cuisine combines frying, grilling, steaming, boiling and baking, resulting in flavourful dishes that reflect the country’s rich culinary heritage. Along the way, we have added some of our own cooking techniques. Nigerian hospitality is based on abundance and respect. Anyone who enters our home is treated with generosity and warmth. Our guests are our family and whatever we do, no matter how big or small, we love to share it as we love life and the people who choose to embrace our culture.

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Nigerian recipes

Ewa Agoyin

This is a traditional Nigerian dish made from black-eyed beans and can be made vegan by swapping or removing ingredients. In our opinion, it can be eaten at any time of the day, but we also don’t believe in imposing restrictions on food. Ewa agoyin can be served with boiled yam or cassava, agege bread or fried plantains. If you fancy something extra, you can add a fried egg on top.

His beef

With its melt-in-your-mouth texture, this is Nigeria’s number one street food. It’s full of cultural history and, most importantly, good vibes. Suya meat is just as good as an appetizer or a main dish, and has a unique and delicious flavor. You’ll need 10 skewers for this recipe.

Powerful Supermalt Wings

There is nothing like a Supermalt – this sensational malty, non-alcoholic drink has earned its rightful place in the high ranks of every great Nigerian household. Its combination of sweetness and malt is the reason it takes pride of place at every Nigerian social gathering. Nigerian culture is very diverse and when we offer our services, we aim to cater to everyone – this spectacular dish is sure to leave everyone from all walks of life wanting more. These wings were inspired by our mum (grandma) as Supermalt was one of her favourite drinks – we would dance around the kitchen from the time we were nine years old well into our twenties, cooking a lot and always drinking Supermalt. If you don’t like it spicy, you can omit the Scotch Bonnet.