Nigerian Egusi Soup

This creamy, nutty ‘soup’ is made from Egusi melon seeds which are ground and poached in seasoned stock, often with a mix of protein (beef and dried fish being most common) and greens.

Nigerian Beef Stew

A mainstay of many Nigerian meals, there are countless ways to make this stew.

Moin Moin (Nigerian Steamed Bean Cake)

A tender cake of black-eyed peas that can be steamed in ramekins or packages formed out of sturdy moin moin leaves.

Nigerian Fried Rice

Vegetable-studded fried rice seasoned with Nigerian-style curry powder, dried thyme, and bay leaves.

Nigerian Jollof Rice

Seasoned with Caribbean-style curry powder, dried thyme, bay leaf, ginger, and garlic, jollof rice is enjoyed as a main dish. It is often paired with beef, chicken, goat, and fish, or eggs.

Curry-Flavored Nigerian Stock

This flavorful broth is an essential ingredient for many Nigerian dishes, including jollof rice, fried rice, stew, chicken curry, and more.

Obe Ata (Nigerian Red Pepper Sauce)

This versatile recipe for Nigerian obe ata delivers a rich and flavorful red pepper-and-tomato-based sauce that can be used in stews and braises, or cooked down into a condiment for dipping.

Nigerian Pepper Soup

A one-pot dish that's defined by the nutty, bitter, woodsy, and floral notes imparted by a mix of spices and herbs.

Akara (Nigerian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)

With their crunchy shells and creamy interiors, these black-eyed pea fritters are the quintessential Nigerian Saturday breakfast.

Nigerian Beef Suya (Spiced Grilled Skewers)

Suya is Nigerian street food at its finest: Skewers of spiced, nutty, smoky, charred beef, served with raw onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lettuce, and freshly squeezed lime juice.