Nigerian Street Food

Believed to have originated among the Hausa people, this popular Nigerian dish employs thin slices of beef or chicken that are generously seasoned, then roasted over open charcoal grills. The essential element in each suya is a dry spice blend kno... 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

Ewa agoyin is a traditional stew originating from Nigeria. This spicy stew is a street food favorite, especially in Lagos, and it’s usually made with a combination of beans, bell peppers, onions, ginger, crayfish, dried hot peppers, bouillon... 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