Nigeria's most iconic dish — smoky, spiced rice slow-cooked in a rich tomato-pepper base.

A thick, nutty soup made from ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and assorted meats — served with fufu or pounded yam.

Spicy West African beef skewers coated in ground groundnuts and a fiery spice blend, grilled over open flame.

Sweet, caramelized fried ripe plantain — a universally loved Nigerian side dish that goes with almost everything.

Smooth, stretchy dough made from boiled white yam, pounded to silky perfection — the ultimate swallow for Nigerian soups.

Light, airy deep-fried dough balls dusted with sugar — Nigeria's favorite sweet street snack.

Steamed bean pudding made from blended black-eyed peas, onions, and peppers — a protein-rich Nigerian classic.

A fiery, aromatic Nigerian broth made with a distinct spice blend — served with goat meat, catfish, or offal.

Crunchy, deep-fried pastry snacks made from a sweetened dough — a staple Nigerian party treat and travel snack.

Crispy, fluffy deep-fried bean cakes made from blended black-eyed peas — a beloved Nigerian street breakfast.

A silky, drawing soup made from ground ogbono seeds with a distinctive slimy texture — perfect with any swallow.

Unpolished Nigerian local rice served with a smoky, spicy green pepper stew and assorted offal.

A rich, robust Igbo soup made with washed bitter leaves, cocoyam thickener, and assorted meats.

A spicy Igbo delicacy of softened cow foot in a rich, creamy palm nut sauce — served as a drinking snack.