Includes index

Preface -- The foodways of Nigeria -- The regions of Nigeria -- The language and lexicon of Nigerian cuisine -- The Nigerian store -- Shop like a Nigerian -- Cook like a Nigerian -- A party in your mouth: small chops -- When you wake up is your morning: breakfast -- Knee chop: salads -- All day, every day: mains and side dishes -- The main, the main: rice and beans -- Assorted: of meat and more -- All-time favorites: stews and sauces -- More than just fufu: chews and swallows -- Lunch and dinner of champions (sometimes breakfast, too): soups -- Things to keep the mouth moving: snacks -- Sweet mouth: candies and desserts -- Quench your thirst: drinks -- Cuisine basics -- Further reading -- Stockists

"In Nigeria, the word "chop" is all about food and feasting and "chop chop" a nickname given to someone who loves to eat. And it's no surprise Nigeria has an entire vernacular dedicated to eating-with more than 50 nationally recognized languages and 250 ethnicities, Nigeria's food is as rich and diverse as its people. Think smoky spicy beef suya skewers, egusi stew rich with wild greens, restorative pepper soup, jollof rice studded with tomatoes, soft puff puff dough bites fried until golden, and sweet-tart hibiscus drinks. With ingredients that include nuts and seeds, greens, grains, and cereals (especially in the north), roots and tubers (favorites of the south), and affordable proteins, they come together on the plate in the form of hearty soups and stews, steamed puddings, salads, rice dishes, fritters, and more. Despite the foodway's incredibly flavorful complexity, its recipes have never been gathered in one place. Until now. Author, culinary anthropologist, and Nigerian native Ozoz Sokoh celebrates classic and traditional Nigerian cuisine, through the lens of the home cooks with explanations to underscore the ingredients, flavors, and textures that make it not only beloved but delicious. With headnotes that give cultural and historical context, illuminating sidebars, ingredient profiles, and stunning photographs, Chop Chop will bring Nigeria's food-loving spirit to home kitchens everywhere"--