Starters

Meat Pie

Description: A savory pastry filled with minced meat and vegetables.

Ingredients: Flour, butter, minced beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, spices.

Nutritional Info: High in carbohydrates, moderate protein.

Allergens: Contains gluten (flour), dairy (butter).

Preparation: Dough is filled, shaped, and baked until golden.

Notes: Nigerian-style meat pies are similar to British pasties.

Puff Puff

Description: Deep-fried dough balls with a soft, fluffy interior.

Ingredients: Flour, sugar, yeast, water, oil.

Nutritional Info: High in carbohydrates, low protein.

Allergens: Contains gluten (flour).

Preparation: Batter is mixed, left to rise, and deep-fried.

Notes: A popular Nigerian street food and party snack.

Chin Chin

Description: Crunchy, sweet, deep-fried dough snack.

Ingredients: Flour, sugar, butter, eggs, nutmeg.

Nutritional Info: High in carbohydrates, moderate fat.

Allergens: Contains gluten (flour), dairy (butter, eggs).

Preparation: Dough is cut into small pieces and deep-fried.

Notes: A favorite snack in Nigerian homes and celebrations.

TOL Gurundi

Description: A crunchy, cassava-based snack.

Ingredients: Cassava flour, sugar, water.

Nutritional Info: High in carbohydrates, gluten-free.

Allergens: Gluten-free.

Preparation: Dough is shaped and baked or fried.

Notes: Traditional West African snack.