Nigerian Side Dishes

Moin moin is a Nigerian dish consisting of ground beans or black-eyed peas, onions, oil, and freshly ground peppers such as chili, bell pepper, and Scotch bonnet. The dish is usually served as an accompaniment to jollof rice, fried plantains, and ... READ MORE

Eba or garri is a Nigerian staple food consisting of cassava flour combined with hot water. The combination is traditionally mixed with a large wooden spoon until it firms up, and is then rolled into a ball. Eba is served with almost all ... READ MORE

Nkwobi, a savory Nigerian side dish originates from the Igbo tribe, located in the southeastern part of Nigeria. The dish is usually prepared with a cow’s leg that’s cooked in a thick, spicy sauce, but it can also be made with a combin... READ MORE

Tuwo shinkafa is a unique Nigerian dish consisting of rice flour or soft, short-grained rice and water. The combination of those ingredients is cooked, mashed, and formed into large balls. It is popular throughout the northern parts of the country... READ MORE

Ekuru is a traditional African dish hailing from Nigeria. This Yoruba specialty is made with a combination of beans, onions, palm oil, Maggi seasoning, smoked fish, and pepper. The beans are soaked and peeled, then blended with water. The combinat... READ MORE

Nigerian Amala is a traditional swallow food made from yam flour (elubo), plantain flour, or cassava flour. It is a soft, stretchy dough-like staple that is typically served alongside a variety of Nigerian soups and stews, such as ewedu (jute leav... READ MORE

Funkaso or pinkaso is a traditional savory fritter originating from Nigeria. This Hausa peoples specialty is usually made with a combination of wheat flour, baking powder, oil, salt, sugar, and yeast. The flour is mixed with warm water and all the... READ MORE