10 Popular Nigerian Food Ideas

There are a lot of popular food ideas in Nigeria, which can be eaten as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Foods eaten in Nigerian homes are mostly as a result of the wealth the family can boast of, the level of exposure, and the family’s level of awareness.

Study shows that Nigerians who are highly exposed and are health conscious are very particular about the food they consume.

Below are various lists of foods you can prepare at home;

1. Jollof Rice

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Jollof rice is one of Nigeria’s favourites, although it takes long to prepare. It can also be used at parties or ceremonies. It can be consumed at any time of the day; either for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It can be served with chicken, beef, or plantain. However, you want it.

You can read more on how to prepare Nigerian Jollof here HOW TO PREPARE THE FAMOUS NIGERIAN JOLLOF

2. White Rice and Sauce

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Another food that is so easy to prepare in Nigerian homes is White rice and sauce, it can be served as breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can be served with egg, fish, chicken, beef, or with plantain. It can also be eaten with beans or spaghetti.

3. Porridge

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Porridge is also another favourite, although not very popular in Nigerian homes. While cooking, you can add vegetables to your porridge. It can be served as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

4. Tea and Bread

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This is a very light Nigerian meal that is usually served as breakfast in homes or offices. It is very easy to prepare.

5. Moi Moi

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This is always used as a complement to foods like white rice, or jollof rice. It can also be eaten with Pap, custard or bread.

6. Fried Rice

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This is a very popular Nigerian food, which is quite tasking to prepare, and it comes with a lot of expenses. Most Nigerian homes prepare fried rice during special occasions or celebrations. Fried rice can be served with chicken, beef, plantain, or cold juice.

7. Beans

Beans is also very popular in Nigerian homes, and it can be eaten with bread, garri, or plantain. It can also be eaten as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

You may want to read Why beans is more preferable than rice.

8. Fufu and Egusi

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Mostly, the Igbos in Nigeria are the ones that prefer Fufu, usually called “AKPU” in that part of the country. Fufu is preferable to be eaten as lunch or dinner.

9. Amala and Ewedu

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This is a very popular Nigeria Yoruba meal and a lover among the Yorubas. it is better served steaming hot

10. Edikakong and Swallow

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This is a very popular soup in the country, and it can be eaten with different kinds of swallow like eba, semo, wheat, powder. This delicacy can be served with chicken, fish, or beef, and it can be eaten as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.