If you don鈥檛 want to be like me, I recommend holding these tips to your chest and taking notes before your next jollof festival.

Get adequate info before the day

In the wise words of philosopher Layi Wasabi, 鈥淚nfo l鈥檈yan fin fo鈥�. It鈥檚 important you check out the festival page or website and note all the activities planned for the D-Day. This way, you won鈥檛 be stuck at one spot when you get to the festival. You鈥檒l know what is happening, when it鈥檚 happening, and you鈥檒l be there.

Get all the free tastings

So that the next time someone wants to argue about the best jollof, you鈥檒l tell them how you鈥檝e tasted Nigerian, Ghanaian, Senegalese, Basmati, concoction, suya, designer jollof and you鈥檙e, in fact, a jollof rice connoisseur that appreciates all.

Watch the live cooking competition聽

If you don鈥檛 already know how to cook jollof that slaps, the festival ground is a place to jot things down. You鈥檒l see some of your favourite chefs and food bloggers trying to make the best jollof. Your own is to pay attention and learn all their different styles and techniques. For example, some people fry their rice first. 

Participate in cooking competitions

If your friends and family already swear by your jollof, the festival ground is an ideal place to sell your market. You don鈥檛 have to jot things down from your fav chefs. You simply need to compete and show them the stock you鈥檙e made of. 

Film content

Content is king and you鈥檒l get surplus when you attend a jollof festival. Just make sure to go along with your powerbank so you鈥檒l get to record and snap all the Instagram-worthy moments without worrying about your phone battery. Bonus point: Go with two outfits and film enough content for one month. 

Network and chill

Chances are, you鈥檙e already a foodie if you are at a jollof festival, and this means you get to meet other people like you. You guys can even share tips on how to get the perfect smokey-jollof or plan your next jollof rice date. Win-win.

Attend the festival聽

You can only carry out these fun activities when there鈥檚 an actual festival to attend. Luckily, Knorr is bringing back the Knorr Jollof Fest in Abuja.

This time, Knorr is encouraging everyone to 鈥淓at for Good鈥� and find ways to incorporate healthier options in their meals. Have you tried steamed veggies with jollof? It slaps.聽
Join other jollof lovers and food enthusiasts at Harrow Park, Abuja on October 28, 2023. There鈥檒l be lots to eat and drink, games and fantastic prizes to be won. To be a part of this event, register on the Jollof Fest .聽 See you there!

Our Weather

Our weather keeps us on our toes because it鈥檚 harmattan today and rainy tomorrow. If you always want to be alert, please come to Nigeria.

Asake

We鈥檙e not running from him but we love how he鈥檚 chasing us with good music on his okada. He deserves a thank you message from Nigerians.

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Small chops 

The baddest bitch in the industry. The national treasure keeping the entire wedding industry afloat. Can you imagine a Nigeria without small chops?  

RELATED: Interview With Small Chops: “Puff-Puff is Not a Part of Us

December in Lagos

The time of the year when you meet all your 鈥淚 Just Got Back” (鈥�滨闯骋叠鈥�) friends and go to clubs, concerts and just have a nice time.  But please don鈥檛 get carried away because of their newly acquired accents.

Mothers

The food they cook is top-tier, even if it鈥檚 bad. And their prayers work like magic.

Grandmothers

I want to know how and why Nigerian grandmothers always have money. Be grateful for the wealth of these senior babes because it鈥檚 probably the reason your family bounced back from all of Nigeria鈥檚 recessions.

Twitter

When Bubu decided to ban Twitter, it was a difficult period for all of us. But now it鈥檚 back, you can be thankful for the privilege of being dragged for no reason, or you can be thankful for all the unhinged and funny stuff you see daily.

Dino Melaye

This man is a case, but at this point, we cannot think of a world without him and his clownery. Only Dino can jump out of a police vehicle and hawk groundnuts 鈥� and he鈥檚 not even contesting in elections yet.

RELATED: Dino Melaye’s Most Outstanding Oscar-Worthy Moments

Big Brother Naija

Nigerians love BBNaija season because it reminds them of the chaos and suffering of their day-to-day lives. Eating indomie? Fighting for daily bread? 

But at least someone gets to go home with 鈧�100m

Garri

After Jesus, garri saves. No matter how broke you are, garri is always there for you. 

Okada

Going everywhere in Uber is a lifestyle only tech people can afford. The rest of us? (except people in Lagos sha) will take Uber the day we鈥檙e feeling bougie and okada the rest of the week. The way the okada guy is riding might kill you, but living in

Nigeria is already extreme sports. What鈥檚 a little danger to you, child of the soil? 

Generator

We need to be thankful generators exist because the day God said, 鈥淟et there be light,鈥� NEPA officials responded with, 鈥淎ired dfkm.鈥�

Abula

Amala with ewedu and gbegiri, the holy trinity, if I say so myself. Amala is something to live for.

WhatsApp and Facebook

This one is for Nigerian parents. Nigerian mothers should be thankful to the founders of Whatsapp and Facebook because how else would they know that ginger and garlic cures coronavirus?

Korean movies

The love Nigerians have for K-drama is beyond anybody and everybody. Even if you don’t watch K-dramas, you鈥檝e probably heard of BOYS OVER FLOWERS, CITY HUNTER, THE HEIRS and if you don鈥檛 know them, then you probably live under a rock.

RELATED: 10 Best Korean Series You Must Watch 

Nigerian youths

Shoutout to the most vibrant and hardworking people in the world.

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Plantain 

Plantain is one of the baddest bitches of Nigerian food. She鈥檚 a versatile queen, and she deserves more credit than she gets. Plantain can be boiled, fried, roasted and some people even eat it raw. Rice could never.

Fuji Music

You cannot say you鈥檙e Yoruba and not be thankful for Fuji music. The day Fuji was born was the day Yoruba people were born. If you want to impress your Yoruba in-laws, just play Fuji music for them; they鈥檒l love you! 

Nigerian wedding after-parties

If you鈥檝e never been to a Nigerian wedding after-party, please add it to your bucket list. I don’t know if it鈥檚 the endless flow of alcohol or the DJs or the hype men, but there鈥檚 something about them. Maybe it鈥檚 the fact that the aunties who usually annoy you are too busy having fun to be on your case.

Nigerian aunties

Apart from the fact that they don鈥檛 mind their business or that they鈥檒l complain to your parents about your ashawo gowns, they鈥檙e actually not so bad. They give you money, sometimes-sound advice, and will come through when you really need them 鈥� even though half the time, they鈥檙e reasons why you needed a come-through anyway.

BEST

1. White rice and stew

The ability to slap in your natural state with little to no assistance is why rice and stew reign supreme. Rice and stew can be eaten at any time of the day with any type of protein and still bang. The only time rice and stew isn鈥檛 a hit is when the stew isn鈥檛 well prepared.

2. Rice and beans聽

Rice and beans cooked together is one of God鈥檚 best ideas given to man. There鈥檚 no stew type with which rice and beans can鈥檛 be eaten. This meal is a queen, and that鈥檚 on periodt. 

3. Concoction rice

is the middle child that knows how to get shit done and comes through when necessary. When you’re low on cash, this meal is your knight in shining amour.

4. Jollof rice

Jollof is in third place because although it鈥檚 a delicious meal, it鈥檚 not always gotten right. Also, the fact that the spelling and preparation of this meal are inconsistent has taken away some points from the greatness 鈥� For starters, wtf is 鈥渏ellof鈥�?  

5. Native rice

A true bad bitch is what native rice is. The taste of native rice will stay on the tip of your tongue, leaving you wanting more of it. God bless the person who created this recipe.

6. Ofada rice and ayamase/ofada sauce聽

Ofada rice is best eaten with ayamase sauce, and even tho ofada sauce works. The issue with ofada sauce is the overpowering peppery taste when it鈥檚 not cooked right when more attention is given to the pepper than the sauce.  

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MOST UNNECESSARY

1. Pepper rice

Special shoutout to Yoruba women and Babcock University students for inventing this meal. As the name implies, it鈥檚 peppery rice, and it鈥檚 best eaten with peppered turkey or snail. 

2. Coconut rice

is any type of rice you like cooking with coconut milk. This one just likes to be extra, always doing the most. It鈥檚 delicious, though. The problem  s its oversabi. 

3. Banga rice

Banga rice bangs like a banger. It鈥檚 a pretty delicious meal, but it鈥檚 something we can do without. Banga soup works best with swallow, and mixing it with rice feels like overkill sometimes. 

4. Fried rice

Fried rice is coming in last place because no real baddie needs as much assistance as it does. So fragile and so high-maintenance. Ain鈥檛 nobody got time for dat. Fried rice requires all the condiments in the world and still manages to spoil with the slightest excuse. If you鈥檙e not going to see the break of dawn, why are you so extra and want everything to be put inside you? 

ALSO READ: 7 Meals You Can Eat on Sunday Instead of Rice

Navigating life as a woman in the world today is interesting. From Nigeria to Timbuktu, it鈥檒l amaze you how similar all our experiences are. Every Wednesday, women the world over will share their experiences on everything from sex to politics right here. 

Today’s subject for is Daniella Gaza, a 25-year-old Rwandese woman. She talks about her mischievous adventures in Kigali, the influence of her parents’ lives as refugees to chase a career in human justice, an unexpected turn after COVID, and a guide to a fun girls鈥� night out.

Tell me about growing up in Rwanda.

My father served in the Rwandan army, so my family lived in a military barracks in Kigali. For most of my childhood, his job took him away on long missions. I understood his absence was for our country, but I missed him. 

While my father鈥檚 job took him away, my mother was also occupied with work. The fun part of Kigali was typically my younger siblings. I had two sisters and a brother 鈥� each born a year apart. We connected seamlessly because we were almost the same age. I鈥檇 say we were best friends, and it was exciting. For my mother, on the other hand, It was messy.

What do you mean by 鈥渕essy?鈥�

The mischievous misadventures of having four kids who were almost the same age. I鈥檇 imagine it was overwhelming for my parents. On one of those adventures, my siblings and I were bored. Since the neighbours were moving out, we decided to go to their empty house and play. It was easy to sneak away because the maids were distracted. We got in and found a sofa that looked abandoned. Apparently, it wasn鈥檛. Our neighbour came back to find us jumping around in a fort we made from the cushions. He wasn鈥檛 mad about it, but that evening, my mother got the gist when she came back from work.

LOL. What did she do?

She yelled at us, but that was as far as she鈥檇 ever go. My parents were pretty relaxed 鈥� Rwandans are chill. There was never a time they鈥檇 beat us for our shenanigans. They didn鈥檛 know half of it, but I鈥檓 sure it wouldn鈥檛 have changed anything. 

When I was 16, we started having arguments about going out. Kigali had a lit night scene, and I wanted to experience it. One night I didn鈥檛 get my parent’s approval, I snuck out for a birthday party. When I got back in, they were waiting for me in my room.

础丑鈥�

Nothing happened. They just wanted to talk through it. There was a lot more freedom after that. So, a bit of rebellion went a long way. 

Nigerian parents must not see this chat.

LOL. My parents never shied away from being vulnerable. Our hardest conversations were about their experiences as and the when they returned in 1994. Days without food to nights hiding in bushes 鈥� we talked about everything. 

鈥淟ast last, you鈥檒l always come back to Kigali鈥� was the premise of their recap; a conveyance of hope for the future. It stuck with me, unconsciously. Moving to Canada for uni made me even more aware of the unsaid responsibility to represent my country and experience new cultures.

What was different about moving to Canada?

Nigerians. I met Nigerians. They were so loud about their culture 鈥� I loved it. Unlike Rwandans, they were cutthroat and direct. I remember getting into a conversation with two Nigerian girls. I was feeling their braids, and I walked up to let them know I loved it. They said they braided it themselves and I was lost. My mother never braided my or my sister鈥檚 hair, talk less of braiding it ourselves. If it wasn鈥檛 happening at the salon, then it wasn鈥檛 happening at all. 

Then the cooking part. When I told them I was learning to cook, the exclamations were hilarious. I got plenty 鈥淎h, by the time I was 10, I was already cooking鈥︹�� Then they鈥檇 list dishes like ogbonno and their cherished jollof rice. In Rwanda, we didn鈥檛 have many special meals. There was fufu eaten with isombe (cassava leaves) and some beans, but that wasn鈥檛 something we ate often. Cooking wasn鈥檛 something we had to learn. Once we learnt to fry an omelet or cook mashed potatoes and a salad, we鈥檙e good. 

My Nigerian friends showed me to braid my hair and of course, cook jollof rice. I鈥檒l be honest, when I tasted Nigerian food, I knew Rwandans were missing out on something. 

What鈥檚 that?

Flavour! LOL. I loved the samosa and mandazis (puff puffs) my mother makes on very special occasions, but when I went back to Kigali for holidays, I had to introduce my family to spicy food. 

And?

They didn鈥檛 enjoy the peppery taste of stew or jollof rice. 

LOL. 

I met other Africans who grew up in Canada didn鈥檛 seem to care much about their cultures, then  East Africans like the Burundians with cultures similar to Rwandans. But the Nigerians? From indomie to jollof and Wizkid, it was lit. Their flair for their culture made me just as proud to be a Rwandan in Canada. The intense cooking wasn鈥檛 for me though.

LOL. How did the rest of uni go?

I studied human justice and focused on women鈥檚 rights. It was something I always wanted to explore. My father鈥檚 dedication was an inspiration, but I really fell in love with the idea of justice in Grade 7. True-crime documentaries were my kryptonite and was my favourite show. On the weekends, I spent the whole day waiting for it to come up on TV and binged. Seeing the witty ways lawyers represented their clients riled me up; they seemed invincible. 

When I became a teenager, it was How to get away with murder that stole my heart. I wanted to be Annalise Keating; the woman in heels, red lipstick and a black briefcase walking into court. When it was time to choose, human justice was close enough to the dream. 

Why women鈥檚 rights?

I wanted it for two reasons. First, women were key players in rebuilding Rwanda after the genocide in1994. were held by us, and I wanted to be a part of those numbers. Second, I was a budding feminist that loved her country. Once upon a time, Rwandese women weren鈥檛 allowed to go to school. Our policies changed in 1994, but for many African countries, it鈥檚 stayed the same. I was hoping my degree would allow me to join the race for gender equality in Africa 鈥� the dream of every feminist. 

I love it. How did that go?

The plan was to move back to Kigali to practice in a human rights firm, but the pandemic had other plans.

What happened?

There weren鈥檛 a lot of opportunities because of the lockdown. Initially, it felt like a nice vacation after uni. There were parties and one or two beers at the pub almost every night. I was having a damn good time and burning a hole in my pocket. 

Tourism presented itself as an opportunity when a friend鈥檚 aunt wanted to expand her firm to Rwanda. At first, I wasn鈥檛 keen on it. I was worried about the big goals I had in human rights, but there weren鈥檛 a lot of options. My parents also encouraged me to try it, so I took up the job. It鈥檚 been one of the best decisions. 

And the dream to become Annalise Keating?

I鈥檓 on a different path, but I鈥檓 still driven by the same passion to push Rwanda forward. From our mountain gorillas to the volcanic landscapes, we鈥檙e monetising the beauty of my country for revenue. Everything syncs to the future. If it changes, I can always circle back to human justice. Right now, the Annalise Keating dream is evolving.

Nice. I鈥檓 curious: did moving back to Kigali as an adult feel different?

Kigali had always been a small town, but moving back, it felt smaller. Everyone knew everyone. There were hangouts every night after work. I was either at the pub for a beer or a friend鈥檚 house gisting over a glass of wine. But enjoyment in Rwanda can leave you broke. I needed to find balance. Right now, if I need some downtime, I have a glass of wine and watch a true-crime documentary. 

LOL. What鈥檚 a girls鈥� night out in Kigali like? 

I never know what we鈥檙e celebrating, but Rwandans are always up for a drink. So we鈥檇 definitely go to a club or a pub. We鈥檇 eat and dance all night. While we鈥檙e hungover the next morning, I鈥檇 take you to see mountain gorillas at the volcano park. More beer after that.

I need to tell my boss to consider Rwanda for our new office…

Please bring jollof rice.

LOL. What鈥檚 your next plan?

My big girl dream is to take a trip around Africa and explore the food. I鈥檝e ticked Tanzania off my list, maybe Nigeria will be next. Right now, I鈥檓 saving up for a new apartment. I stay with my parents and it鈥檚 great, but I need my own space. Some of my aunties think that kind of move will scare men, but the right person will find me. 

Can鈥檛 relate. We鈥檙e on the streets here鈥�

LOL.

Nigerian women gave you jollof. What鈥檚 something you want to give us?

French music. I want Nigerian women to experience the serenity of it. I鈥檇 say, start with Tayc. Play Le Temps to serenade the love of your life this week or yourself!

In honour of Coca-Cola Jollof week, here are four reasons why Jollof rice and Coca-Cola go perfectly together.

1) It’s aesthetically pleasing.

There’s nothing more pleasing to the eye than the waiter at a restaurant setting down a steaming plate of Jollof rice next to your chilled Coca-Cola. The contrast of coke’s slick dark/caramel hue against the red/orange tint of the Jollof rice can cause eye orgasms.

2) The taste of both things counter each other in pleasurable way.

When Jollof and Coca-Cola come together in the mouth, the sweet taste of the Coca-Cola counters the peppery and smokey taste of Jollof, creating a unique taste that’s most pleasing to the taste buds.

3) Coca-Cola’s after effect is perfect for washing down Jollof.

Water is great but the tingly feeling coke leaves in your throat after washing down pepper Jollof is too amazing to be described. Many have said that those few seconds of euphoria is a feeling akin to getting a glimpse of heaven.

4) It’s in the constitution.

Ok. It’s really not. But think back to when you were a child. Was there any celebration (birthdays, church bazaars, end of year parties, wedding receptions, funerals, etc) with Jollof that didn’t also have Coca-Cola along for the culinary ride? Exactly. There were none. Society might as well come together to make it official.

1. Burial jollof

The best thing about this type of jollof rice is that you don’t even have to hate the person that died for the food to slap. Although, hating the person is a bonus. There’s just something about jollof rice at burials that gives it an extra oomph. 

2. Baby dedication jollof

This rice slaps because it is cooked with so much happiness. Happiness is a major ingredient in jollof rice, which is why it tastes so bad when you buy it from Buka. Those people have no joy. Anyway, eating while a baby cries about it’s painfully new existence>>>> 

3. Everything in the pantry jollof

You know when you are broke, but not that broke? You and your roommate pool some money together and magically half of the ingredients in your pantry/locker can make jollof rice? If you’ve never experienced this, good for you. The point is you weren’t expecting a good meal and you got a great meal, of course, It’ll slap. Or maybe it’s the hunger that amplifies the taste of the food. 

4. Convocation jollof rice

When Nigerians want to party, they don’t do anything small. Your child graduating from a school that almost killed them is a thing of joy indeed so cook that rice with joy. To be honest, this type of jollof rice is wasted on the family, the people who enjoy it are the students going around tents looking for people to give them food. 

5. Visiting day jollof

The joy from eating a home-cooked meal after months of the poison they serve in boarding school is intense. This type of jollof rice is hard to share, you’ll be eating it and crying into the plate because you don’t know when next you’ll taste something like that. 

6. Owambe jollof 

Nigerians know how to throw a good party, good music, a great setting and amazing food. jollof always has the smokey, cooked with firewood taste. It’s a 10/10 experience. The best thing about this jollof rice is how good it slaps when you were not invited to the party in the first place. 

7. Primary School birthday jollof

Whether it’s your birthday or the birthday party of a friend, one thing you could be sure of besides the fun party packs, was good jollof. This jollof was notorious for making people lose their home training, it was somehow always paired with a hot bottle of soda and it still slapped.  

8. Christmas jollof

Honestly, growing up is a scam. You get older and all of a sudden the urge to celebrate Christmas starts dying. Christmas for Nigerian kids wasn’t always about the new clothes, shoes and sunglasses. It was also about jollof rice. Christmas jollof always has the biggest Chicken, an elite babe.

9.  Welcome back to Nigeria jollof

Of course, you can make Nigerian foods outside Nigeria and it will taste good but it tastes even better when it’s made here. The spices, the love poured into it, it’s a different feeling altogether. Jollof rice made when you’ve been away for a while has a way of saying 鈥渨elcome back home, we missed you”.

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But we are not angry. Honestly, we are not. Because if Twitter came to Nigeria, here are 11 things that will surely happen:

1. First of all, Sanwo-Olu will congratulate them.

As per, ‘We are proud of the strides our youths are making, etc etc’. But we both know that it is formality. Please take your seat, the real Sanwo-Olu will be with you soon.

2. Jack will have to drop something for the boys before they can start any business oh.

No more tuale, double puate! Jack Baba, drop something for the boys!

3. And then they will have to run on generator.

Because where will they see light to function properly?

4. Internet will spoil their market oh.

We that we are ordinary citizens sef, Internet providers are flogging us left, right and centre. How much more Twitter people?

5. Of course, hold-up will catch them.

No be Naija we dey?

6. Hello, the real Sanwo-Olu.

That man is a rite of passage at this point. Even Twitter will eat their own breakfast. Perhaps it will come in form of a ban. Or a restriction. Jack and his people must sha Sanwo-Olu.

7. D for what? DSS.

Let Twitter put out one tweet the high and mighty of this country consider insulting, the next thing you know, DSS will go and pick them up.

8. Besides sef, how will they buy SIM card and register NIN?

You that you are not working with Twitter, have you been able to do your NIN? This country get as e be, my dear.

9. Let’s not forget tax.

The way the governement will seedily create a tax for them ehn. Hmm.

10. Adamu Garba will finally launch his lawsuit.

If he cannot catch Jack Dorsey, at least he will catch his workers. Imagine being punished for a crime your oga committed.

11. One day, we will wake up and hear that Twitter has been banned. You know what will come next?

Crowwe, but maybe they will call it Crow-ter, or Twit-Gidi. Or even Twi-geria. You know, it’s like Twitter, but for Nigerians.

It is well with our souls. Please put some Jollof rice on fire.

Here are 15 foods to try when you visit Nigeria:

1. Pepper Soup

This one will awaken your tongue. Be careful with it though; three spoonfuls in and you’re already turning red in the face and asking for more water. If you can ace it though, there’s no Nigerian meal that will ever seem daunting to you.

2. Egusi

One of our many best offerings in terms of Nigerian food. This goes well with any swallow you desire. Don’t eat it with a spoon or a fork. Use your fingers to get the complete essence.

3. Puff Puff

This is a light snack, yet very filling. It’s soft and fluffy. You’ll always want more.

4. Eba and okro soup.

There’s okra, and there’s okro. If you are visiting Nigeria for the first time, ensure you try okro soup and eba. Both meals combine to give you a taste experience that is completely out of this world.

5. Pounded Yam and Efo riro.

Pounded yam is referred to as the king of swallows. When we crown a food “King”, then you know that food has earned it. If Pounded Yam is the King, then Efo Riro is the worthy Queen. A combo of these two is an experience that will make you apply for a Nigerian passport.

Read: We Ranked Nigerian Swallows From Worst To Best

6. Suya.

This is different from the grilled meat you’re used to. The difference is the Nigerian flavour, and the secret “night time” ingredient added. If you ever touch down in Nigeria, wait till “night time” and then approach the maisuya for a taste. You will know it when it touches your tongue.

7. Ofada rice and stew.

This is our local rice, so you can expect to get that local flavour that cannot be replicated elsewhere. You definitely don’t want to miss out on that.

8. Moi-moi.

This is made of beans, and can be eaten as a snack or accompanied with other meals like rice. Whichever way you choose to eat it, bear in mind that you will definitely crave more.

9. Afang soup.

If you find yourself in the South-South side of Nigeria, please do not miss out on Afang soup. The mix of ingredients — beef, fish, palm oil, crayfish, pepper, Shaki, waterleaf, okazi leaf, onion, periwinkle, and may others — is something you don’t want to miss.

10. Beans and plantain.

We’re aware that you have your type of beans. That is why this is on the list. You need to taste Nigerian beans whenever you visit Nigeria. You get extra points if it is Ewa Agoyin and Agege bread.

11. Ogbono.

This is draw soup for the culture. Top-tier and elite. You can try it with it fufu, or eba.

12. Gizdodo.

This is a combination of gizzard and fried plantain. The taste speaks for it.

13. Ekpang Nkukwo.

Another South-South delicacy, this meal is made from freshly-grated cocoyam with a number of other ingredients added for unique flavour and taste.

14. Fried yam.

This is a perfect introduction to yam for people who haven’t tried it before. Here’s the truth: You’ll enjoy it completely.

15. Masa.

These rice cakes are a Northern delicacy. If you ever stop by the North in your visit to Nigeria, this is one of the foods to try. Please ensure you don’t miss out. You will definitely want more.

7 Types Of Swallow And The Soups They Go With

It can be prepared in leaves. The Yorubas refer to it as moinmoin elewe.

It can also be prepared using cups or bowls, in case the leaves are absent.

The major ingredient is beans. It can be the brown or white variant. A lot of people are discouraged because of the peeling involved. But here’s the good news: you can cook moinmoin without peeling the beans. It depends on the kind of beans though.

Because we are kind people, we’ll share cooking process with you.

Here’s a tutorial on how to make it with leaves.

If you don’t want to peel the beans and you want to use cups, this is the tutorial to watch. You’re welcome!

Now that your moinmoin is done, here is a list of things you can pair it with.

1. Moinmoin and bread.

Imagine this soft bread paired with moinmoin that is garnished with fish. It’s okay to salivate.Moinmoin and eko.

2. Moinmoin and Jollof rice.

With dodo and ponmo acting as waka pass.

3. Moinmoin and pap or custard.

This is for Saturday mornings in Nigerian households.

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4. It goes well with garri too.

Especially if you have ice blocks, as this wonderful chef shows in the photo.

5. Or with eko / agidi.

Name a more iconic duo. We are waiting.