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Edo traditional food

Traditional dish from Nigeria

Street Food Vegetarian

About Edo traditional food

Spicy soups, thick stews

Edo traditional food consists of dishes or food items common among the people of Edo State. The State is home to various ethnic groups including the Binis, Ishan (Esan), Afemai, Etsako, Uzebba Iuleha people [Owan] and others. The Traditional food found among these people usually involves soup and swallow. 'swallow' is a term for Nigerian meals that are taken with soup and ingested without chewing.

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
Traditional Nigeria cuisine

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