3 min read · Sep 27, 2023
Breakfast is the first food we eat in the morning. It is considered to be the most important meal of the day.
The meal you eat in the morning helps you break the fast you had overnight while asleep.
Healthy benefits of having breakfast despite the nutritional value of what you choose to eat as breakfast is that it improves your energy level, reduces the risk of diabetes, and heart disease, and improves your ability to concentrate.
In Nigeria, every family enjoys a continental breakfast during the weekend and the early hours of the morning before school, or work. There are different varieties of Nigerian breakfast dishes. To start with, let’s talk about 5 Nigerian breakfast dishes.
1. BREAD SANDWICH WITH A HOT BEVERAGE.
Popularly known as tea and bread. The most common breakfast is loved by adults and children. Your breakfast can never go wrong in a house where there is tea and a bread
Tea and bread is a good breakfast dish accompanied by a boiled egg, fried egg, sardines, corned beef, sausage, and bacon.
2. AKARA AND PAP.
Akara and Pap are meals that are gotten from the street vendors in the morning and it is also an easy-to-go recipe that can be made from the comfort of your home. Also known as bean cake, it is another favourite for Nigerians.
Pap is very easy to make and it goes along with bean cake. Akara is a bean filter made from bean paste while pap is a paste made from grains: corn and millet.
3. Yam and Egg:
Fried yam and eggs are a common breakfast choice in Nigeria. Slices of yam are fried until they’re golden brown and served with scrambled or fried eggs. It’s a hearty and filling breakfast option.
4. Plantain and Beans: This dish combines ripe plantains and beans in a tomato-based sauce. The plantains are typically fried or boiled, and the beans are cooked until they’re soft. It’s a balanced and nutritious breakfast option.
5. Moimoi: Moimoi, also known as bean pudding, is a steamed bean cake made from black-eyed peas, peppers, onions, and spices. It’s a popular breakfast choice in Nigeria and is often eaten with bread or pap.
These are just a few examples of the diverse and flavorful breakfast options you can find in Nigerian cuisine. Nigerian breakfasts are known for their variety and delicious flavours catering to different tastes and preferences.
What is your favourite?
