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Menu: Diverse Nigerian Meals For The Presidential Inauguration

By Chinelo Eze

29 May 2023   |   11:55 am

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Here are Nigerian meals from diverse tribes that you can enjoy on the day of the presidential inauguration. Jollof Rice (popular across Nigeria) Jollof Rice is a flavorful one-pot rice dish cooked in a tomato-based sauce with spices and vegetables. It is a favourite dish across Nigeria and is often served at special occasions. Egusi…

Jollof Rice. Photo Feel Good Foodie (1)

Here are Nigerian meals from diverse tribes that you can enjoy on the day of the presidential inauguration.

Jollof Rice (popular across Nigeria)
Jollof Rice is a flavorful one-pot rice dish cooked in a tomato-based sauce with spices and vegetables. It is a favourite dish across Nigeria and is often served at special occasions.

Egusi Soup (popular among the Igbo and Yoruba tribes)
Egusi Soup is a delicious soup made with ground melon seeds, assorted meat or fish, vegetables, and spices. It is commonly enjoyed by the Igbo and Yoruba tribes.

Banga Soup (Delta/Urhobo Tribe)
Banga Soup is a popular delicacy from the Delta/Urhobo tribe. It is a flavorful soup made from palm fruit extract, assorted meat or fish, and spices. This soup is usually served with starch or pounded yam.

Efo Riro (popular among the Yoruba tribe)
Efo Riro is a rich vegetable soup made with a variety of greens, such as spinach or kale, cooked in a flavorful sauce with meat, fish, or shrimp. It is a popular dish among the Yoruba people.

Afang Soup (popular among the Efik and Ibibio tribes)
Afang Soup is a nutritious soup made with a combination of afang leaves and water leaves, cooked with various meats, fish, and spices. It is a traditional dish of the Efik and Ibibio tribes.

Tuwo Shinkafa with Miyan Taushe (popular among the Hausa tribe)
Tuwo Shinkafa is a thick porridge made from ground rice, typically served with Miyan Taushe, a flavorful soup made with pumpkin leaves, meat, and spices. It is a staple dish of the Hausa tribe.

Edikang Ikong Soup (popular among the Efik and Ibibio tribes)
Edikang Ikong Soup is a delicious combination of Ugu leaves and water leaves, cooked with assorted meats, fish, crayfish, and palm oil. It is a well-loved dish among the Efik and Ibibio people.

Banga Soup (popular among the Urhobo and Isoko tribes)
Banga Soup, also known as Ofe Akwu, is a rich palm nut soup made with a combination of spices, meat, fish, and crayfish. It is a traditional delicacy of the Urhobo and Isoko tribes.

Miyan Kuka (popular among the Hausa tribe)
Miyan Kuka is a soup made with powdered baobab leaves, dried fish, meat, and spices. It is a traditional dish enjoyed by the Hausa people, particularly during special occasions.

Ekpang Nkukwo

Bitterleaf Soup (popular among the Igbo tribe)
Bitterleaf Soup is a traditional Igbo soup made with bitter leaf, assorted meats, fish, palm fruit extract, and spices. It has a distinct flavour and is often served with pounded yam or fufu.

Iresi (popular among the Edo tribe)
Iresi is a delicious Edo dish made with pounded yam, egusi soup, and assorted meats or fish. It is a special delicacy that can be enjoyed during festive occasions.

Ekpang Nkukwo (Efik Tribe)
Ekpang Nkukwo is a delicious traditional Nigerian dish originating from the Efik tribe. It is made with grated cocoyam, cocoyam leaves, and various protein options such as fish, prawns, or meat. This dish is typically wrapped in cocoyam leaves and steamed to perfection.

Each dish represents the unique flavours and culinary traditions of different tribes in Nigeria.