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. 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.
