Today we will be talking about the top 10 popular Christmas foods in Nigeria, Christmas is a special time of the year when family and friends come together to celebrate. While the customs and traditions vary from country to country, one thing that is always part of the festivities is food.
Nigeria is no different, and there are several popular Christmas foods in Nigeria that everyone can enjoy. From roasted meats to festive stews, there is always different delicacies for everyone to enjoy.
In this article, we will be taking a look at the top 10 popular Christmas foods in Nigeria. So if you are looking for some inspiration for your Christmas menu, then read on!
Top 10 Popular Christmas Foods in Nigeria
1. Nigerian Fried Rice
2. Jollof Rice
3. Nigerian Pepper Soup
4. Vegetable soup and Poundo
5. Grilled Chicken
6. Ofada Rice and Stew
7. White Rice and Stew or Sauce
8. Moi Moi
9. Meat pie
10. chin chin
1. Nigerian Fried Rice
Nigerian Fried Rice is traditionally made with white rice, vegetables, and meat or fish. It is a popular dish all year round but can be made special during the holidays.
It is an interesting dish to serve during Christmas because it is delicious and easy to make. This dish is also one of the most popular Christmas foods in Nigeria. If you’re looking for a truly unique and memorable dish to serve during the holidays, look no further than Nigerian Fried Rice!
2. Jollof Rice
Jollof Rice is a popular dish in Nigeria and many other parts of West Africa. The dish is usually made with rice, tomatoes, and chili pepper, it is typically served with chicken or fish and vegetable salad.
It is nutritious and contains a good source of protein and vitamins.
Click the link below to find a recipe for Jollof rice: How to Make Jollof Rice
3. Nigerian Pepper Soup
What is Christmas without Pepper soup? Pepper soup is a spicy dish just as the name implies. It is made with a blend of African spices and can be served on special occasions and it comes in different types like Goat meat pepper soup, Chicken, fish and others.
Ingredients for making this pepper soup include meat, pepper, herbs like scent leaf and local spices and you can as well serve it with white rice.
4. Vegetable soup and PoundoÂ
One of the most popular Christmas foods in Nigeria is vegetable soup. Vegetable soup is common among the Nigerian tribes. It is made with a variety of vegetable leaves and usually has a meat component as well, while Poundo is popular Nigerian dish made from made yam flour. Serve with vegetable soup or any other type of soup.
This dish is can be prepared with any type of meat or fish. It is healthy and nutritious. If you are looking for delicious and festive Christmas food for your family and friends, then you should try vegetable soup and Poundo.
Click the link below to find a recipe for vegetable soup: HOW TO MAKE EFO RIRO
 5. Grilled Chicken
Everyone will adore this chicken recipe for a quick lunch because of its incredible flavors for Christmas, it is made by marinating chicken in a mixture of spices and then grilling it over an open flame or oven. Serve and enjoy together with family and friends.
6. White Rice and Stew or Sauce
This list of the most popular Christmas dish would be incomplete without white rice and stew. Besides being part of the regular diet of every Nigerian, it is also a popular pick during the festive seasons because it is fast and easy to prepare.
You can prepare your stew or sauce with chicken, beef, turkey or fish
Click the link below to find a recipe for pepper stew. How to prepare Nigerian Pepper Stew
7. Ofada Rice and Stew
Ofada rice and stew is a typical Nigerian dish made from local ingredients like brown rice, palm oil and iru(locust beans). The rice is best served with the stew popularly called “Ofada stew or sauce”. The sauce is enriched  with assorted meat and hard boiled eggs. It is typically spicy and full of flavor.  Ofada stew recipe(how to make Nigeria ofada stew)
So if you are looking for a festive and delicious meal to serve at Christmas, then you can try Ofada rice and stew!
Click the link below to find a recipe for Ofada rice Ofada rice/How to cook ofada rice
8. Moi Moi
Moi Moi is made from beans and it is also one of the most consumed dishes in Nigeria. Most people prefer preparing it on special occasions because of the processes involved in making it. Christmas is a special season you should try making this amazing dish which is high in Protein. It is made with different ingredients which include, beans, oil, pepper, onion and some spices.
You can serve your moi moi with salad, rice, or chicken.
Click the link below to find a recipe for Moi moi: How to make Moi-Moi
9. Meat pie
One of the most popular Christmas snacks that both children and adults enjoy eating is a meat pie, it is a delectable pastry stuffed with potato, carrot, and minced beef. The filling is juicy and has a strong flavor, while the dough is slightly flaky and tasty. West Africa and Nigeria are both big markets for meat pie, do well to try them this season.
Click the link below to find a recipe for a Meat pie. How to Make Meat Pie
10. Chin Chin
Nigerians love to eat, and that is evident in the variety of popular snacks that are consumed throughout the year. One of the most popular snacks during Christmas is chin chin. Made from flour, sugar, margarine, and eggs. its crunchy and can be use to entertain guests.
Conclusion
Christmas is a season of love, giving, sharing especially with friends and families and with our top 10 Christmas dishes and snacks, be sure of putting a smile on someone’s face and make everyone around have a merry Christmas.
Do you have any favorite Christmas food? we would love to hear from you in the comment section.
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With all this foods, am sure the Xmas will be very interesting for everyone
Thank for this dear .