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+====== Lagos Cuisine ======
+==== Àmàlà & Ewédú ====
+A classic Lagos combo: dark yam-flour dough (àmàlà) paired with silky ewédú (jute-leaf soup) and spiced meat stew. Lightweight but incredibly flavorful. [([[https://lolaskitchenph.com/products/amala-and-ewedu|Lola's Kitchen]])]
+==== Ewa Agoyin ====
+Mashed brown beans topped with a deeply caramelized, smoky, slow-cooked pepper sauce imported by Togolese migrants and made iconic on Lagos streets. [([[https://medium.com/@ananwa.kelvin1/ewa-agoyin-101-your-guide-to-the-hottest-street-food-in-nigeria-cc87df7feb19|Medium]])]
+==== Ofada Rice & Ayamase (Green Ofada Stew) ====
+Local unpolished rice with a nutty aroma, served with fiery green pepper stew rich in locust beans and palm oil—unique to Southwestern Nigeria. [([[https://cheflolaskitchen.com/ayamase-stew-ofada-stew/|Chef Lola's Kitchen]])]
+==== Gizdodo ====
+A festive Lagos favorite mixing crispy fried plantains with sautéed gizzard in a sweet, spicy tomato-pepper sauce. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-BAnTNWLLs|YouTube]])]
+==== Asun ====
+Spicy, smoked goat meat roasted over open flames, chopped and tossed with hot peppers—traditionally served at Lagos parties. [([[https://www.africanbites.com/asun-spicy-roast-goat/|African Bites]])]
+==== Boli (Roasted Plantain) with Groundnut ====
+Street food staple: whole plantains charred over charcoal and eaten with roasted peanuts or spicy fish sauce. [([[https://proveg.org/ng/recipes/boli/|ProVeg]])]
+==== Yamarita (Coated Fried Yam) ====
+Boiled yam slices dipped in seasoned egg batter and fried—Lagos’ answer to chicken-fried steak, but vegetarian. [([[https://cookpad.com/eng/recipes/24905229|Cookpad]])]
+==== Fisherman Soup (Lagos Coastal Variant) ====
+A lighter Lagos-style broth featuring fresh shrimp, crab, and fish simmered with local herbs and hot peppers—reflecting the city’s coastal roots. [([[https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHqJGZfN6u7/|Instagram]])]
+==== Peppered Snails (Igbin Alata) ====
+Large African snails sautéed in spicy pepper mix, considered a Lagos delicacy for special celebrations. [([[https://www.yummymedley.com/peppered-snail/|Yummy Medley]])]
+==== Akara (Bean Fritters) ====
+Crispy deep-fried bean cakes popularly eaten for breakfast or sold by street vendors—light, fluffy, and protein-packed. [([[https://www.thekitchn.com/akara-recipe-23218287|The Kitchn]])]
+==== Suya (Lagos Style Beef Skewers) ====
+Northern-origin skewers adapted in Lagos: grilled beef heavily coated in peanut-based yaji spice and served with onions and tomato slices. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/nigerian-beef-suya|Serious Eats]])]
+==== Agege Bread & Akara Sandwich ====
+Iconic soft, stretchy Lagos bread stuffed with fresh akara fritters—beloved street breakfast with a cult following. [([[https://www.tiktok.com/@iamadenike.b/video/7528835415768321302|TikTok]])]
+==== Ojojo (Water Yam Fritters) ====
+Crispy fritters made from grated water yam, lightly spiced, and deep-fried—often eaten as a snack or side dish. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI1i_pug7XU|Ojojo]])]
+==== Ilasa Soup ====
+A lesser-known Lagos/Yoruba soup made from blended okra leaves, producing a smooth, velvety texture and mild flavor. [([[https://www.pinterest.com/pin/852095192016511512/|Pinterest]])]
+==== Lagos Seafood Okra ====
+A thick, slimy okra soup enriched with prawns, crab, periwinkle, and fish—reflecting the multicultural seafood traditions of the megacity. [([[https://www.myburntorange.com/okra-stew-with-prawns-and-lobster/|My Burnt Orange]])]
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