ariketalks:
It's rather common to hear people lay claims to certain meals been their native rights. While that may be true for certain delicacies, there are a quite a few which you will find in other parts of the world albeit under completely different tags. We are all aware of the infamous Jollof rice, [s]no thanks to the superiority battle between Nigerians and Ghanaians.[/s] But that one's stale news.
This time, i am talking about delicacies you probably didn't know of. They go beyond the shores of Nigeria, and maybe even Africa as a whole, and while slight modifications may or may not have been made to each of these dishes, it is pretty much the same concept.

Here are some you might find rather interesting;

Mpotompoto (Ghana):
What better way to begin this post than with our Jollof rival.�
While Ghanaians would smack their lips in delight at the mention of this delicacy, i'm not so sure many Nigerians can relate. Unless of course you've paid a visit to our neighbours and have found out that Mpoto Mpoto is basically yam pottage or asaro [/i]as Yorubas call it. If you don't believe me, do a Youtube search, you'll discover both meals use similar ingredients as well as techniques. Cool, isn't it?



Biryani (India):
Many Nigerians believe our legendary [i]rice concoction is a meal meant for students and people on a restricted budget, i'm pretty certain Indians would disagree. Chances are if you hosted your Indian friend and plated steaming hot rice concoction, he would be more than excited as this quick meal bears a striking resemblance with the much relished Indian Biryani. There is definitely a bit of modification here and there regarding spices but for the most part, it's very similar.
P.S: Throw in some boiled eggs and you could pass for an Indian chef. No jokes!!

baby124:

Mpotompto is traditionally made from cocoyam or taro.

mrAMG:
Amazing

enemmo:
Op nice thread...well done

ariketalks:

No dear. It is usually made with yam, but sometimes they use cocoyam. Just like Nigerians.

baby124:


https://www.google.com/amp/s/answersafrica.com/so-what-do-you-know-about-ghanas-ashanti-tribe.html/amp

fboonmy:
Ewedu with Rice? I can't imagine.