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Nigerian Food Words

Browse Nigerian food and drink words, from familiar street snacks to meals enjoyed across the country.

17 words

AkaraDeep-fried bean cakes, commonly eaten for breakfastNigerian English

AmalaA smooth swallow made from yam, cassava or plantain flourYoruba / Nigerian English

BangaPalm-fruit soup popular in southern NigeriaNigerian English

BukaA small local restaurant serving Nigerian mealsNigerian English

Chin chinA crunchy, bite-sized fried Nigerian snackNigerian English

EbaA Nigerian swallow made by stirring garri into hot waterNigerian English

EgusiMelon seeds, or the rich Nigerian soup prepared with themNigerian English

JollofRice cooked in a seasoned tomato and pepper sauceWest African English

KpekereFried plantain chips — a popular Nigerian snackNigerian Pidgin

Mama putAn affordable roadside or neighbourhood food vendorNigerian English

Moi moiA savoury steamed bean puddingNigerian English

Palm wineA traditional drink made from the sap of palm treesNigerian English

Puff puffSoft, round pieces of sweet fried doughNigerian English

ShayoAlcohol, or the state of being drunkNigerian Pidgin

Small chopsAssorted bite-sized snacks served at Nigerian eventsNigerian English

SuyaSpiced meat grilled on skewers, commonly sold in the eveningHausa / Nigerian English

ZoboA Nigerian hibiscus drink, usually served chilledNigerian English