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BEST NIGERIAN SIDE DISHES RECIPE: Side dishes are food that accompanies the entr\u00e9e or main course during a meal. And in the world\u2019s culinary scene, the Nigerian side dishes are not left out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For your parties and family dinner\/lunch, this favorite Nigerian side dishes will definitely be the highlight of your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First on our list is<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
GIZDODO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Gizdodo is also known as dodo gizzard, similar to the kpomdodo. The gizdodo is made with gizzard and plantain in a tasty tomatoes sauce. Gizdodo can be eaten on its own but for a side dish, it goes with rice, beans and other dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have no idea on how to prepare this sumptuous dish? Follow these steps to learn\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GIZDODO RECIPE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Unlike other Nigerian dish, gizdodo is easy to make, consumes lesser time and came be served as breakfast, lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING GIZDODO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Simmer your washed gizzard on low medium heat in a pot, add chopped onions, 1 teaspoon curry powder, dried thyme, maggi cube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 If properly cooked, transfer into a bowl and allow it to cool before slicing into cubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Deep fry you cube sized plantain. When ready, place it on paper towel to drain excess oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Fry the simmered gizzard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Blend tomatoes, bell pepper and remnant onion. After blending, heat your pan and add vegetable oil and your blended sauce and leave to fry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 When properly fried, add your plantain and gizzard in the stew, stir and leave for 9-10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Stir until you can see the richness of your stew sauce, your gizdodo is ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GIZDODO ACCOMPANIMENTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Depending on your relish, gizdodo can be eaten on its own or used as side dish for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Made from peeled beans, prepared with pepper, seasoning and oil. The Nigerian moi moi is used as a nutritional side dish for pap (akamu), bread eko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MOI MOI RECIPE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For a family of five, this was the favorite of us all especially as children. We loved our moi moi fluffy, light and hot so mum knew how to prepare it the exact way to soothe our taste buds. This recipe is easy to make and consumes little time, let\u2019s dig in\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING MOI MOI \u2022 Kidney beans or black-eyed beans \u2022 Bonney pepper \u2022 Bell pepper \u2022 Onion \u2022 Maggi cubes (to taste) \u2022 Crayfish \u2022 Salt \u2022 Vegetable oil or palm oil \u2022 Fish (optional) \u2022 Eggs (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO MAKE MOI MOI \u2022 Soak your beans in water for 5 to 10 minutes. After which you peel the first layer off to give you a smooth feel\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Cut, wash, season and boil you fish, when properly cooked, carefully remove bone from flesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Blend your peeled beans with your bell pepper, onion and Bonney pepper together until you get a smooth texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Dissolve your maggi before adding into the blended mixture, if you are using palm oil, heat it and allow it to cool off before adding, this will prevent you from having the raw taste of palm oil in your moi moi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Finally add water to your mixture to prevent having it come out hard and not fluffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LEAF METHOD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I use this method for illustration because it brings out the best taste you desire. But if you cannot find it in the US, you can use an alternative like transparent leather or cupcake baking pan for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Result from baking pan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the leaf method:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Add some leaves at the layer of your pot, add water into the pot and allow to heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Wash your leaves properly, fold it one after the other and add your mixture in between, put you fish or boil egg and place in the pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Repeat the process once you have used up your whole bean mixture, cover the top of the pot with leaf and allow to cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wala! Your moi moi is ready to eat\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MOI MOI ACCOMPANIMENTS You can have you moi moi just as you want it with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Pap \u2022 Custard \u2022 Eko<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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KPOMDODO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The kpomdodo is a similar recipe with gizdodo, the only difference is that kpomo and plantain is used here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
kpomdodo is made with kpomo and plantain in a tasty tomatoes sauce. It can be eaten on its own but for a side dish, it goes with rice, beans and other dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have no idea on how to prepare this sumptuous dish? Follow these steps to learn\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KPOMDODO RECIPE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kpomdodo is easy to make, consumes lesser time and came be served as breakfast, lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING KPOMDODO<\/strong> \u2022 Ripe plantain \u2022 kpomo \u2022 Bell pepper \u2022 Tomatoes \u2022 Onion \u2022 Vegetable oil \u2022 Maggi cube \u2022 Curry powder \u2022 Dried thyme \u2022 Salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO MAKE KPOMDODO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Simmer your washed kpomo on low medium heat in a pot, add chopped onions, 1 teaspoon curry powder, dried thyme, maggi cube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 If properly cooked, transfer into a bowl and allow it to cool before slicing into smaller sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Deep fry you cube sized plantain. When ready, place it on paper towel to drain excess oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Blend tomatoes, bell pepper and remnant onion. After blending, heat your pan and add vegetable oil and your blended sauce and leave to fry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 When properly fried, add your plantain and gizzard in the stew, stir and leave for 9-10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Stir until you can see the richness of your stew sauce, your gizdodo is ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KPOMDODO ACCOMPANIMENTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Depending on your relish, kpomdodo can be eaten on its own or used as side dish for: \u2022 Jollof rice \u2022 Fried Rice \u2022 Coleslaw \u2022 Coconut rice \u2022 Nigerian salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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FRIED PLANTAIN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fried plantain is a perfect side dish for your fried rice, jollof rice, beans and fried eggs. The plantain is one of the best Africa\u2019s favorite dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This recipe makes your plantain crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT IS PLANTAIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Plantain and Banana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plantain though similar with banana, has striking differences in the sense that plantain is thicker and mostly eaten fried while banana is soft and eaten as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Nigeria, fried plantain is referred to as dodo or bole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO FRY PLANTAIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Peel and slice your plantain to your desired size or shape<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Add your vegetable oil in pan to heat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 When heated, pour in sliced plantains to fry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Fry for 5 \u2013 10 minutes until it is slightly brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Transfer to kitchen towel lined plate to drain excess oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 You can now serve your delicious plantain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT TO EAT WITH YOUR FRIED PLANTAIN \u2022 Fried rice \u2022 Spaghetti \u2022 Fried eggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fried plantain served with jollof rice, chicken and fish<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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AKARA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Akara is the favorite of most families in Nigerian, also known as bean cake, it is made from peeled and blended beans. Akara is used mostly as a dish for breakfast or dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This recipe will guide you by giving you the best results for your bean cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING AKARA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the quantity you want, but for this recipe we shall be having:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 1 cup black eye beans or kidney beans \u2022 2 bonney pepper \u2022 1 bell pepper \u2022 1 brown onion \u2022 Vegetable oil or palm oil for frying \u2022 1 maggi cube \u2022 And salt to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO MAKE AKARA \u2022 Peel your beans after soaking for few minutes to soften it<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Blend your peeled beans together with the Bonney, bell pepper and onion, add little water but make sure the mixture comes out thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Pour blended beans in a bowl where you can easily add your maggi cube and salt to taste, then stir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Pour your oil into your frying pan, for deep fry make sure you pour in enough oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 when your oil is heated properly, scoop your blended mix one after the other to form a round shape then allow to fry until both sides turns brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 When done, remove from oil and put on a paper towel to get rid of excess oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Your crunchy and delicious akara is done and ready to serve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT TO EAT WITH YOUR AKARA \u2022 Pap \u2022 Custard \u2022 Bread \u2022 Fried plantain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Akara served with milky pap<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHY IS YOUR AKARA FLAT? If you followed this recipe and your akara turns out flat, it could be that you added too much water when blending or adding your seasonings to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember: to have the best result, make sure your blended beans is thick enough so you can have a well-rounded, crunchy and fluffy bean cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO STORE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In situations where there are leftovers, allow your akara to cool completely before putting it in a Ziploc, store in a fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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NIGERIAN SALAD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spice up your visit to Nigeria with a soothing taste of the Nigerian salad. This side dish is of high nutritional value and a vegan diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No stress at all making this dish, just a maximum of 20 minutes and you have yourself a well garnished Nigerian salad to dig!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO MAKE NIGERIAN SALAD \u2022 Wash all vegetables and cute as suitable \u2022 Layer the vegetables in a clean bowl, you can start with cabbage, then carrot and it goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 The main purpose of layering is to enable you get all ingredients in a portion when you take from any side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 After layering all ingredients, you add your salad cream. The salad cream makes the whole process complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 And then you can now enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT TO EAT WITH YOUR NIGERIAN SALAD \u2022 Fried rice \u2022 White rice \u2022 Jollof rice \u2022 Fried plantain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Nigerian salad served with fried rice and chicken<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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