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11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by TechLector: 9:09am On Jul 31, 2015
If you live around Ibeju Lekki or you attend Sunday service around that axis, you might have noticed a very popular corn market that lots of people love to patronize. Infact the number of big jeeps and clean rides that stop by the high way to buy either boiled or roosted corn is surprising.

Why did I say suprinsing? Yes, its because know one would ever think a rich man aka (Big man) would also be a lover of street food.

You see, One can not denial the fact that some Nigerian street foods are tasty and gives an unforgettable culinary experience. The street foods are always low-priced, handy and delicious.
sometimes,we get tired of d spicy food we cook at home and want to enjoy the taste of a typical local food.

Here, we present to you the best delicious street foods that have become Nigerian’s best food memories and offer a unique local taste:



Corn
Corn is an ancient vegetable that is packed full of nutrients. It health benefits of corn include controlling diabetes, prevention of heart ailments, lowering hypertension. This is the season of Corn, so eat as much as you can. Photo credit: nearfox.



Akara
Beans cake aka Akara is a deep fried beans ball made with grounded beans mixed with pepper, onions and other spices. It is a popular street food in Nigeria.



Moi Moi
Moin Moin is a cooked bean pudding made from grounded peeled beans, onion and other spices. Street Moin Moin is very delicious, it is either wrapped in leaves or nylon. Photo credit: peppasoup.



Abacha (African Salad)
Ever heard of or eaten an African salad? if you’ve not then you certainly need to try it. It’s known as Igbo local salad but popularly called “Abacha” Abacha is traditional delicacy of the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. You’ll always see Abacha vendors on the streets or around some market angles.



Roosted Planted
Boli (roasted plantain) is a popular and delicious Nigerian street food, you will always find sellers at every street corner. People always say that the combination of Boli and Epa is heavenly. Photo credit: Media – cache



Suya ( Berbecue Meat)
Suya is a popular Nigerian barbecued meat, fish or chicken. It usually had like dessert for the Hausa from northern Nigeria. You will always find ‘Mai Suya’ that is Suya sellers at almost every street angle.



Gala and Lacasera
Gala and La casera has earned the heart of Lagosians. Popularly sold on traffic roads, it is the best street food that can easily be eaten anywhere and any time hunger calls.You will find vendors selling Gala and Lacacera at every street corner. Photo credit: naij



Ewa agoyin And Agege Bread
Ewa Agoyin is a delicious cooked beans served with spicy stew. Most Nigerians love eating Eaw Agoyin with the popular Nigerian bread called Agege Bread. Whenever you see Ewa Agoyin sellers, you will see bread sellers as well.



Puff Puff
Puff Puff is a local Nigerian food, it’s always spongy, fluffy and delicious. It’s made with flour mixed with sugar and other ingredients. Photo credit: spicebaby



Plantains Chips
Plantain Chips is a crunchy street snack in Nigeria. They are made either with ripe or unripe plantain or banana. These chips taste delicious.



Popcorn
Popcorn, coconut chips and Fan Milk Ice Cream are popular street snacks in Nigeria. Fan Milk Ice Cream is known to be a thirst quencher on sunny afternoons.


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Re: 11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by Katastrofy: 9:10am On Jul 31, 2015
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Re: 11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by busterr(m): 9:10am On Jul 31, 2015
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Re: 11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:11am On Jul 31, 2015
Bros.....all dis na sure street food ni... E never reach 11 na.... grin
Re: 11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by gabazin080(m): 9:12am On Jul 31, 2015
TechLector:
If you live around Ibeju Lekki or you attend Sunday service around that axis, you might have noticed a very popular corn market that lots of people love to patronize. Infact the number of big jeeps and clean rides that stop by the high way to buy either boiled or roosted corn is surprising.

Why did I say suprinsing? Yes, its because know one would ever think a rich man aka (Big man) would also be a lover of street food.

You see, One can not denial the fact that some Nigerian street foods are tasty and gives an unforgettable culinary experience. The street foods are always low-priced, handy and delicious.
sometimes,we get tired of d spicy food we cook at home and want to enjoy the taste of a typical local food.

Here, we present to you the best delicious street foods that have become Nigerian’s best food memories and offer a unique local taste:



Corn
Corn is an ancient vegetable that is packed full of nutrients. It health benefits of corn include controlling diabetes, prevention of heart ailments, lowering hypertension. This is the season of Corn, so eat as much as you can. Photo credit: nearfox.



Akara
Beans cake aka Akara is a deep fried beans ball made with grounded beans mixed with pepper, onions and other spices. It is a popular street food in Nigeria.



Moi Moi
Moin Moin is a cooked bean pudding made from grounded peeled beans, onion and other spices. Street Moin Moin is very delicious, it is either wrapped in leaves or nylon. Photo credit: peppasoup...[url=http://talkorbit.com/11-popular-street-foods-you-should-taste-in-nigeria/]SEE MORE HERE/url]
I see this post making FP until you spoilt it with posting a link to continue reading
Re: 11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by TechLector: 9:26am On Jul 31, 2015
gabazin080:
I see this post making FP until you spoilt it with posting a link to continue reading

done
Re: 11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by Jannie1999(f): 9:27am On Jul 31, 2015
I still prefer suya
Re: 11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by TechLector: 9:29am On Jul 31, 2015
Jannie1999:
I still prefer suya

I guess you reside in the Northern part of 9ja
Re: 11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by Jannie1999(f): 9:40am On Jul 31, 2015
TechLector:

I guess you reside in the Northern part of 9ja
Nooo and never suya is sold here in lagos na
Re: 11 Popular Street Foods You Should Taste In Nigeria by gabazin080(m): 9:54am On Jul 31, 2015
TechLector:


I guess you reside in the Northern part of 9ja
call $eun and some mods if you want this to make FP

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