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African Dishes & Kitchen Stories
Nigerian favourites, West African flavours and estimated home-cooking budgets.
Ofada Rice with Pepper Stew
Local rice, rich red pepper stew and assorted meat, served on a leaf. Estimated preparation cost: ₦8,000–₦11,000 for four servings.
4 servings · 60–75 minutes
Boiled Yam with Leafy Vegetable Sauce
Tender yam with a peppery leafy sauce and fish. Estimated preparation cost: ₦7,500–₦10,000 for four servings.
4 servings · 35–45 minutes
Egusi Soup with Assorted Meat
Ground melon seeds, leafy greens and assorted meat in a rich palm-oil broth. Estimated preparation cost: ₦14,000–₦18,000 for four servings, including eba.
4 servings · 60–80 minutes
Okra Soup with Assorted Meat & Swallow
Sliced okra, meat and fish in a peppery broth with a smooth swallow. Estimated preparation cost: ₦12,000–₦16,000 for four servings.
4 servings · 50–65 minutes
Nigerian Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken
Tomato-pepper rice and well-seasoned grilled chicken. Estimated preparation cost: ₦11,000–₦15,000 for four servings.
4 servings · 65–80 minutes
West African Seafood Okra Soup
Okra, crab and fish in a palm-oil broth, served with swallow. Estimated preparation cost: ₦18,000–₦24,000 for four servings.
4 servings · 45–60 minutes