Nigerian Snacks

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

Chin chin is a popular Nigerian snack. It's made with a combination of flour, sugar, butter or margarine, and milk, but there are some optional ingredients such as ground nutmeg, baking powder, and eggs which are added depending on personal prefer... READ MORE

Kokoro is a crunchy Nigerian snack that is shaped into a stick. It is prepared by combining maize flour paste with sugar and cassava or yam flour. The concoction is rolled on a flat surface or between one's palms in order to get a long stick, whic... READ MORE

Dodo Ikire is a traditional and unique snack originating from Ikire in Osun State, Nigeria. The snack is made with leftover or very ripe plantains, oil, salt, and pepper. The plantains are mashed and mixed with salt and pepper. The mixture is shap... 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

Kuli-kuli is Benin's national dish, also popular in Nigeria and Ghana, providing nutrition, protein, and sustenance to the poor and often malnourished locals who have limited access to food. This simple meal consists of ground, smashed peanuts tha... READ MORE