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22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:16pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
http://www.travelstart.com.ng/blog/22-foods-nigerians-miss-most-while-living-abroad/ Even though, exotic foods are delicious and enjoyable; once in a while, some of these foods can make you feel rootless and homesick. We know it is not easy to bring Nigerian foodstuff abroad. If you try it, you will be shocked at how people will snigger at your bags packed with Nigerian foodstuffs at the airport, especially when you have Iru (locust beans) in the bag. There are certain foods Nigerians miss most when living abroad. Although, these foods are not necessarily our favourites, but they remind us of our fatherland and it is no wonder we get sad when alternative foods do not meet up with the original ones in taste and appearance. Here are 22 foods Nigerians miss most while living abroad: 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:21pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
1. Pounded Yam and Egusi Soup Pounded yam is incomplete without Egusi soup – melon soup. Pounded yam is made by boiling yam and pounding it. Nigerians abroad prepare alternative pounded yam using yam flour but it doesn’t taste like the original pounded yam. Although, the Yoruba people are known to be fond of pounded yam, some other Nigerian tribes also love this delicious delicacy. 44 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Omotayor123(f): 6:28pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Aminat508(f): 6:31pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by alonzoiv(m): 6:31pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by DuchessLily(f): 6:31pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Aminat508(f): 6:33pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:36pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
2. Tuwo Sinkafa Tuwo Shinkafa is one of the most delicious foods in the Northern part of Nigeria. Tuwo is made by soft rice and spicy sauce. The Hausa tribes love this food and that is why most of them living abroad miss it so much. 11 Likes
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by dejavski(m): 6:36pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
U can still get them handy over there |
Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by DuchessLily(f): 6:37pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:39pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
3. Ewa Aganyin Every Nigerian beans lover are crazy about Ewa Aganyi. Ewa Aganyi is made up of cooked beans and pepper sauce. It is a delicious beans dish, well-known for its softness and tasty sauce. 28 Likes
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:43pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
4. Party Jollof Rice A Nigerian party without Jollof Rice is no party! There is a theory that party jollof rice are unique. Well, the food has a unique taste and aroma that is different from any type of jollof rice. Most Nigerians look forward to ‘owanbe’ parties, simply because of the delicious foods including jollof rice. 52 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:45pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
5. Amala and Ewedu Soup Amala and Ewedu soup is classic Nigerian food, mostly eaten by the Yoruba tribes, especially people from Oyo State, but it is appreciated by other tribes. 44 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:47pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
6. Poundo-Cocoyam and Oha Soup This mouth-watering delicacy is mostly eaten by people from the Eastern part of Nigeria, the Igbo tribes. Every Igbo family treasures this meal and that is why they miss it so much when they are abroad. 29 Likes
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:49pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
7. Adalu Adalu is a combination of beans and corn, cooked together with flavourful seasoning and spices. Most Nigerians ate lots of this delicious meal when growing up, so they have deep love for it. 21 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:50pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
8. Moin Moin Moin Moin is a Nigerian staple food which is very rich in protein. Moin Moin is a cooked bean pudding made from combination of grounded – pealed beans, pepper, and onions. It is very delicious and tasty. 41 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:51pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
9. Abacha and Ugba Abacha and Ugba is known as ‘African Salad’ and it can be eaten as a meal or snack. Many people eat it as a meal because it is fills up your stomach just like any other meal. This meal is well-known in the Eastern part of Nigeria, among the Igbo tribes and they love it. 58 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:54pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
10. Semovita and Efo Riro Semovita has become a popular food in Nigeria and it serves as an alternative for Pounded yam. People who do not want to go through the stress of pounding yam prefer eating Semovita. Semovita is usually taken with Efo Riro (Vegetable soup), which makes the meal more delicious and nutritious. 17 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 6:59pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
11. Akara and Pap Nothing makes your Saturday morning better than waking up to the sweet aroma of Akara (beans cake) with freshly made pap. This meal is so delicious and tasty. Nigerians abroad will yearn for it whenever they wake up on Saturday morning. 76 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Jannie1999(f): 6:59pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
pple can still eat it over there abi u no trust naija again 1 Like |
Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:01pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
12. Starch and Banga Soup Banga Soup is well-known in the Southern part of Nigeria. They soup can be taken with Starch and it is a very delicious Nigerian food. Who wouldn’t miss it? 47 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:02pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
13. Ofada Rice Ofada Rice produced locally in Nigeria. What makes it special is its unique flavour and aroma. Most Nigerians abroad will jump with excitement at the sight of ofada rice. 42 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:04pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
14. Kilishi Well, you may find many alternative dried meat wherever you are, but Kilishi is the only one that has that unique Nigerian taste, aroma and spice. 43 Likes
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:05pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
15. Suya Suya has been called so many names, barbecued meat, kebab and many others. But Suya is Suya and you can only find it in Nigeria. There is no definition for the kind of feeling or sensation you get when you take hot Suya, especially when it is soaked in Yaji (Suya Spice). This delicacy is utterly delicious that it gives Nigerians multiple foodgasms. 107 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by asumo12: 7:05pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
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16. Gala and Lacasera Gala and Lacasera – there is always a romantic relationship between these two, they are made for each other. Most Nigerians love Gala and Lacasera especially when they are tired and stuck in traffic for hours. 69 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:09pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
17. Agege Rocky Bread There are different types of breads in Nigeria but Agege bread is unique. People call it perfect because it has the right amount of ingredient, not too soft and not too hard. Some Nigerians abroad has a weakness for Agege bread and they miss it a lot. 31 Likes
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by agarawu23(m): 7:10pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:10pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
18. Boli and Groundnut Boli – roasted plantain is very tasty when taken with groundnut, it is truly a delectable snack for Nigerians and that is why they miss it most when they travel abroad. 57 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:11pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
19. Asun Goat Meat Asun is a popular Nigerian barbecued goat meat with pepper sauce. It serves as an appetizer and always classified as a finger food. Asun is well-known in the Western part of Nigeria, among the Yoruba tribes. When Nigerians abroad crave for Asun, they remember their family gatherings or pleasant memories from home. 52 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:12pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
20. Nkwobi Nkwobi, a cooked spicy cow leg is a popular traditional desserts in Eastern Nigeria. Most Nigerian men visit Igbo restaurants on Friday nights to enjoy Nkwobi. 47 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:14pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
21. Nigerian-made Indomie Noodles Indomie Noodles has become a household name in Nigeria. Every Nigerian has different ways of cooking and eating their noodles. Even though, there are other brands of noodles abroad, Indomie noodles has a unique taste and gives you a homey feeling. 16 Likes
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