Welcome to a delightful exploration of vegan Nigerian party dishes that bring together tradition and plant-based innovation. These recipes prove that Nigerian cuisine can be both vegan-friendly and absolutely delicious!
Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday celebration, or casual gathering, these carefully selected vegan adaptations of classic Nigerian party foods will ensure all your guests enjoy the rich flavors and vibrant traditions of Nigerian cuisine.
Ingredients
- For Jollof Rice: 4 cups long-grain rice, 2 cans crushed tomatoes, 2 red bell peppers, 3 onions, 4 cups vegetable stock
- For Puff Puff: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 cup warm water, ½ cup sugar
- For Vegan Suya: 2 blocks firm tofu, ½ cup ground peanuts, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon ginger powder
- For Akara: 2 cups black-eyed peas, 2 onions, 2 hot peppers, vegetable oil for frying
- For Moin Moin: 2 cups peeled black-eyed peas, 1 red bell pepper, 2 onions, vegetable stock
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Prepare Jollof Rice by blending tomatoes, peppers, and onions to make the base sauce
- Step 2: Cook the sauce until reduced, then add rice and vegetable stock
- Step 3: For Puff Puff, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and warm water to form a soft dough
- Step 4: Let the dough rise for 1-2 hours, then deep fry in small portions
- Step 5: Prepare Suya by marinating tofu in spice mix, then grill until charred
- Step 6: Make Akara by blending soaked beans with seasonings, then deep fry in spoonfuls
- Step 7: Steam Moin Moin mixture in small containers for 45 minutes
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 2-3 hours total
- Cook time: Varies by dish (30-90 minutes each)
- Serves: 10-12 people
- Store leftover Jollof Rice in airtight containers for up to 3 days
- Puff Puff is best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven
- For gluten-free options, substitute regular flour with rice flour in Puff Puff
- Garnish dishes with fresh herbs and serve with hot pepper sauce on the side
General Nutritional Values
- Jollof Rice (per serving): Approx. Calories: 320 kcal, Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Fat: 3g
- Puff Puff (3 pieces): Approx. Calories: 250 kcal, Protein: 4g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Fat: 6g
- Vegan Suya (per serving): Approx. Calories: 180 kcal, Protein: 12g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fat: 12g
- Akara (2 pieces): Approx. Calories: 150 kcal, Protein: 7g, Carbohydrates: 18g, Fat: 5g
