An introduction to classic Nigerian home cooking featuring 100 delicious recipes by food
explorer culinary anthropologist and Nigerian Native of @kitchenbutterfly fame Ozoz Sokoh.
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 vocabulary dedicated
to eating—with more than 50 nationally recognized languages and over 250 ethnicities
Nigeria' s food is as rich and diverse as its people.This book reflects the foodways’
incredibly flavorful complexity ingredients and recipes from all six regions gathered and
showcased in a highly photographic cookbook. In Chop Chop author culinary anthropologist
and Nigerian native Ozoz Sokoh celebrates classic and traditional Nigerian cuisine to
underscore the ingredients flavors and textures that make it not only beloved but delicious
and easy for the home cook. Featuring: A COLLECTION OF CLASSIC AND TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN
RECIPES: Think smoky spicy beef suya skewers egusi soup with greens restorative pepper soup
jollof rice studded with tomatoes soft puff puff dough bites and sweet-tart hibiscus drinks
and more from across the country. LEXICON OF NIGERIAN CUISINE: Learn how to shop and cook like
a Nigerian and learn about the ingredients integral to Nigerian cuisine like nuts and seeds
greens grains and cereals (especially in the north) roots and tubers (favorites of the
south) and proteins that come together on the plate in the form of hearty soups and stews
steamed puddings salads rice dishes fritters and more. ILLUMINATING CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL
EXPLORATIONS: With headnotes and sidebars that give important cultural and historical context
including how Nigerian cuisine travelled the globe leaving its mark you will learn the deep
roots behind dishes and drinks and global foodways connections. STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY: With
gorgeous photos from Nigeria’s landscapes food markets and people as well as beautiful
photography of ingredients and finished dishes Chop Chop is a cookbook to behold. Written
through the lens of Ozoz' s deep connection to the region Chop Chop will bring
Nigeria' s food-loving spirit to home kitchens everywhere so you can travel by plate.
