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Nigerian recipes exhibit influences of many tribes and groups as Nigeria culture comprises of a great many number of ethnic groups. As a matter of fact the recipes in Nigeria are quite adaptable and variable. However most of the recipes of Nigeria are quite spicy, as Nigerians have a great preference for chilies.
Rice, maize and lentil are the staple diets of Nigerians. They also enjoy vegetables, fruits and meat. In fact fruits and vegetables are grown in Nigeria in great quantity. Types of meat mainly include chicken, beef, fish and lamb. Nigerians enjoy varieties of soups and stews, which can be both vegetarian and non-vegetarian in nature. In Nigerian recipes, special rice items include jollof rice, coconut rice and fried rice among many other.
Porridge is another favorite among the Nigerians. Nigerians make porridge in a salty and spicy manner with vegetables and meat, which is quite uncommon in other parts of the world. Porridge with vegetables and meat is an exclusive Nigerian recipe. Other popular Nigerian recipes are peanut balls, chinchin and Nigerian stew. Isu, which is basically spiced boiled yams, dodo, which is fried plantains, efo, which is green stew and Iyan, which is pounded yams, are other popular delicacies of Nigeria. Most of the Nigerian recipes are cooked in palm oil.
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