[FOODIES CORNER] 5 Nigerian streetfood common during rainy season

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During Nigeria’s rainy season, many people crave warm, filling, and freshly prepared street foods that provide comfort in the cool weather. Some of the most common include:
  1. Roasted Corn and Pear (Ube)
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    • One of the most popular rainy season combinations.
    • Freshly roasted corn is often eaten with African pear (ube), especially when both are in season.
    • Common in southern Nigeria.
  2. Akara and Pap (Akamu/Ogi)
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    • Hot bean cakes served with warm pap.
    • A favourite breakfast during chilly, rainy mornings.

3.Roasted Plantain (Boli)

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    • Served with roasted groundnuts or spicy pepper sauce.
    • Popular across southern Nigeria, particularly in Lagos and Port Harcourt.
  1. Pepper Soup
    • Made with fish, goat meat, chicken, or assorted meat.
    • Its spicy, hot broth makes it especially appealing during rainy weather.
  2. Boiled Corn
    • Soft boiled maize, sometimes served with coconut or pear.
    • Common when fresh corn is in season.