CUISINE

Nigerian Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey through Nigeria's vibrant food culture with ShinyRecipe. We provide home cooks with everything needed to master beloved classic dishes, understand essential pantry staples, and embrace the rich traditions that define Nigerian cooking, making it both accessible and enjoyable.

Nigerian Masa (Rice Fritters) with Miyan Kuka (Baobab Leaf Soup)
Breakfast

Nigerian Masa (Rice Fritters) with Miyan Kuka (Baobab Leaf Soup)

Medium • 100 min

Nigerian Pepper Soup with Assorted Meats
Dinner

Nigerian Pepper Soup with Assorted Meats

Medium • 90 min

Nigerian Moi-Moi: Steamed Bean Pudding with Fish and Eggs
Dinner

Nigerian Moi-Moi: Steamed Bean Pudding with Fish and Eggs

Medium • 90 min

Nigerian Puff-Puff: Light and Fluffy Fried Doughnuts with Sugar Glaze
Dessert

Nigerian Puff-Puff: Light and Fluffy Fried Doughnuts with Sugar Glaze

Medium • 95 min

Nigerian Akara (Bean Fritters) with Pap (Fermented Corn Porridge)
Breakfast

Nigerian Akara (Bean Fritters) with Pap (Fermented Corn Porridge)

Medium • 50 min

Savory Akara Fritters with Creamy Pap Porridge
Lunch

Savory Akara Fritters with Creamy Pap Porridge

Medium • 50 min

Authentic Nigerian Suya Skewers with Kuli-Kuli and Onions
Dinner

Authentic Nigerian Suya Skewers with Kuli-Kuli and Onions

Medium • 40 min

Nigerian Afang Soup with Fufu and Periwinkles
Dinner

Nigerian Afang Soup with Fufu and Periwinkles

Medium • 90 min

Nigerian Agidi (Cornmeal Pudding) with Akara and Peanut Butter
Breakfast

Nigerian Agidi (Cornmeal Pudding) with Akara and Peanut Butter

Medium • 70 min

Nigerian Okpa (Steamed Bambara Nut Pudding) with Palm Oil and Uziza Leaves
Breakfast

Nigerian Okpa (Steamed Bambara Nut Pudding) with Palm Oil and Uziza Leaves

Medium • 65 min

Savory Nigerian Moi-Moi with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Smoked Fish
Lunch

Savory Nigerian Moi-Moi with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Smoked Fish

Medium • 85 min

Spicy Nigerian Goat Meat and Yam Pepper Soup
Dinner

Spicy Nigerian Goat Meat and Yam Pepper Soup

Medium • 90 min

Authentic Nigerian Akara and Pap Breakfast
Breakfast

Authentic Nigerian Akara and Pap Breakfast

Medium • 50 min

Nigerian Puff-Puff with Cinnamon Sugar and Honey Drizzle
Dessert

Nigerian Puff-Puff with Cinnamon Sugar and Honey Drizzle

Easy • 35 min

Nigerian Suya Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Jollof Rice
Lunch

Nigerian Suya Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Jollof Rice

Medium • 75 min

Nigerian Ewa Agoyin (Mashed Beans) with Fried Plantains
Breakfast

Nigerian Ewa Agoyin (Mashed Beans) with Fried Plantains

Medium • 105 min

Nigerian Efo Riro (Spinach Stew) with Pounded Yam
Dinner

Nigerian Efo Riro (Spinach Stew) with Pounded Yam

Medium • 90 min

Nigerian Spicy Goat Meat Peppersoup with Yam
Dinner

Nigerian Spicy Goat Meat Peppersoup with Yam

Medium • 110 min

Nigerian Yam Porridge with Smoked Fish and Greens
Lunch

Nigerian Yam Porridge with Smoked Fish and Greens

Medium • 60 min

Golden Nigerian Sweet Potato & Plantain Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar
Dessert

Golden Nigerian Sweet Potato & Plantain Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar

Easy • 35 min

Classic Nigerian Jollof Rice with Pan-Fried Plantains and Chicken
Lunch

Classic Nigerian Jollof Rice with Pan-Fried Plantains and Chicken

Medium • 75 min

Authentic Nigerian Egusi Soup with Fufu
Dinner

Authentic Nigerian Egusi Soup with Fufu

Medium • 70 min

Crispy Nigerian Chin Chin with Aromatic Nutmeg and Vanilla
Dessert

Crispy Nigerian Chin Chin with Aromatic Nutmeg and Vanilla

Medium • 45 min

Nigerian Akara (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters) with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Breakfast

Nigerian Akara (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters) with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Medium • 45 min