If you haven’t tried them yet, you probably will soon as these Nigerian culinary creations are quickly making their way into the UK’s eating scene.
Nigerian restaurants are springing up on the high street, and the colorful food of West Africa is making an appearance on supermarket shelves. Sainsbury’s, for example, is selling pre-made meals that include well-known Nigerian delicacies like Gizdodo, Eforiro, and Ayamase.
According to market researchers Lumina Intelligence, who specialize in the restaurant industry, “the big trend we have observed over the past eight years or so is the rise of west African and specifically Nigerian fine dining restaurants.”
The foodservice industry in Nigeria is projected to grow from $10 billion in 2024 to $17 billion in 2029.
A traditional Yoruba vegetable stew is called efo riro. Thick oil is used to cook the stew made with spinach. Depending on choice, it can include no meat or a variety of meats with a red sauce.
Fufu, a thickening agent made from heated water and mashed cassava, is typically served with stews. Other well-liked fufu varieties include amala, eba, and semolina.
Moi moi is a type of boiling bean pudding that is typically made with fish, onions, eggs, red peppers, and peeled black-eyed beans.
Gizdodo is a stew made with tomatoes that combines gizzard, onions, bell peppers, and fried plantains.
