Dish Types Recipes

Ogbono Soup

Ogbono Soup: The “Oil-Melt” Technique for Maximum Draw What it is: A thick, mucilaginous (“draw”) soup made from the ground seeds of the African wild mango. When to serve: Lunch or dinner, strictly with “Swallow” (Fufu, Eba, Pounded Yam, or…

Puff-Puff

Puff-Puff: The “Perfect Sphere” Fermentation Method Puff Puff is a quintessential Nigerian street snack and party staple (“Small Chops”). These are deep-fried dough balls that are golden and slightly crisp on the outside, with a sponge-like, airy, and chewy interior.…

Zobo (Hibiscus) Drink

Zobo (Hibiscus) drink is a refreshing Nigerian beverage made from dried hibiscus petals (also known as roselle). Deep red in color, tangy, fruity, and slightly floral, it’s the ultimate homemade cooler — delicious served chilled on a sunny afternoon, at…