Nigerian cuisine

Nigerian cuisine is a vibrant and diverse culinary tradition rooted in the country’s various tribes and regions. It features flavorful dishes often combining spices, herbs, and bold ingredients like yams, cassava, and plantains. Popular foods include jollof rice, a spicy tomato-based rice dish; pounded yam served with soups like egusi (melon seed soup) or vegetable stew; and suya, spicy grilled meat skewers. Nigerian cuisine emphasizes communal eating, rich flavors, and a balance of textures, reflecting the country’s cultural richness and hearty, flavorful approach to food.