Chop Chop

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" is a nickname given to someone who loves to eat. It is no surprise Nigeria has an entire vocabulary dedicated to eating—with more than 50 nationally recognised languages and over 250 ethnicities, Nigeria's food is as rich and diverse as its people. This book reflects the foodways' incredibly flavourful 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, flavours, and textures that make it not only beloved but also delicious and easy for the home cook. Featuring:

A COLLECTION OF CLASSIC AND TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN RECIPES: Think smoky spiced 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 discover the ingredients integral to Nigerian cuisine, such as nuts and seeds, greens, grains, and cereals (especially in the north), roots and tubers (favourites 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 provide 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, allowing you to travel by plate.