Culture Food Corner: Nigeria
Take a trip into the world of mouth- watering Nigerian delicacies.
Pounded yam is a delicacy enjoyed by many Nigerians. Traditionally pounded yam was made by physically hammering yam with a large stick. Nowadays, it is made using water and yam flour.
Pounded yam is especially tasty when eaten with meat and a flavoursome tomato soup.
When I asked my fellow student, Michael, aged 14 what his opinions of pounded yam were he said:
“The taste is unique; it takes some time to acquire the full flavour.”
For those who have not had the delight of eating pounded yam, the best comparison in look and taste is a very smooth and sweeter version of mashed potato.
Another Nigerian delicacy is the snack gari and water. This is perfect on a hot day, which is many in Nigeria. If you have a sweet tooth one can add a couple of tea spoonfuls of sugar.
However, jollof rice is Nigeria’s signature dish.
In the words of my fellow student Ayo, aged 14:
“It is sweet and best served with chicken, dodo and chilli pepper.”
For those readers wondering what dodo is, it is fried plantain.
My fellow student, Michael, aged 14, believes that:
“It is a food that has with it both vibrancy in taste and background. It would be enjoyed by all.”
The final cultural dish I will mention is the sugary puff puff snack.
This is the cupcake of the Nigerian world. It is a golden brown ball made by frying flour, water, yeast and sugar in hot vegetable oil.
It is a very delicious snack but quite high in fat. It is not for the diet conscious. However, it makes a tasty snack for children and adults alike.
Take a trip into the world of mouth- watering Nigerian delicacies.
Pounded yam is a delicacy enjoyed by many Nigerians. Traditionally pounded yam was made by physically hammering yam with a large stick. Nowadays, it is made using water and yam flour.
Pounded yam is especially tasty when eaten with meat and a flavoursome tomato soup.
When I asked my fellow student, Michael, aged 14 what his opinions of pounded yam were he said:
“The taste is unique; it takes some time to acquire the full flavour.”
For those who have not had the delight of eating pounded yam, the best comparison in look and taste is a very smooth and sweeter version of mashed potato.
Another Nigerian delicacy is the snack gari and water. This is perfect on a hot day, which is many in Nigeria. If you have a sweet tooth one can add a couple of tea spoonfuls of sugar.
However, jollof rice is Nigeria’s signature dish.
In the words of my fellow student Ayo, aged 14:
“It is sweet and best served with chicken, dodo and chilli pepper.”
For those readers wondering what dodo is, it is fried plantain.
My fellow student, Michael, aged 14, believes that:
“It is a food that has with it both vibrancy in taste and background. It would be enjoyed by all.”
The final cultural dish I will mention is the sugary puff puff snack.
This is the cupcake of the Nigerian world. It is a golden brown ball made by frying flour, water, yeast and sugar in hot vegetable oil.
It is a very delicious snack but quite high in fat. It is not for the diet conscious. However, it makes a tasty snack for children and adults alike.
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