Cooking like a local in Nigeria

Priscilla

ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

Priscilla

20 March 2018 10:46:31

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Priscilla

20 March 2018 10:46:31

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Hello,

Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Nigeria.

What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to prepare?

What are the most common ingredients used in dishes in Nigeria? Where can you purchase them?

Is there a specific technique or a secret ingredient to master the local cuisine?

Are there resources available to teach you to cook like a local (classes, websites, etc.)?

What are the advantages of learning to prepare local dishes in Nigeria?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

Kenny Mokoka

Member

Member since 06 September 2015

Lagos

Kenny Mokoka

25 March 2018 10:31:27

Kenny Mokoka

25 March 2018 10:31:27

Lagos

Hi

As for me local food is a big challenge I just can not relate so I will keep trying . I miss my braai wors, gravy without skin and pap.

GITESH

Member

Member since 24 June 2018

Grande Pointe aux Piments, Pam

GITESH

04 September 2018 06:28:36

GITESH

04 September 2018 06:28:36

Grande Pointe aux Piments, Pam

Youtube is best assistant.

However, to my experience cooking Nigerian dishes is simple. Most popular dish is Jaloff Rice, Ponded Yam, Roasted Yam, Roasted Bananas, Curry with Chicken or mutton or fish. Normally Nigerian prefer chicken or fish with skin. They also like roasted/grilled or fried chicken, mutton, fish or prone etc.

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