Best Dishes in the Nation

Eba

Nigerian People love making food from the cassava root, also called “Garri.” They commonly use dried grata cassava flour to make Eba, which is like a comfort food for Yoruba people, and is also made in other West African sub-regions.

Jollof Rice

If you or someone you know are looking for the best possible dish in Nigeria and all of African it is the Jollof Rice. It is the staple dish of many African nations. It was founded in the 14th century when the ancient Wolof empire dominated the region. More specifically, it came from the Senegambia region.

Egusi

Egusi is the Nigerian word for “Melon.” The Yoruba people created a soup from melon seeds years ago and named it “Egusi.”  However, some theories say it actually belongs to the Igbo people. You can also see “Egusi” in the food cultures of Cameroon, Mali, Ghana, and many more African nations.

Kilishi (Nigerian Beef Jerky )

If you’re a fan of dried meat you should be interested in this Nigerian delicacy. It came from the state of Bauchi and was invented by the Hausa people. They make Kilishi by removing the bone sheep, goat, or cow meat, then cut it into slices and dry it under the sun.