* Soups: Rich, flavorful stews made with vegetables, spices, meats, or fish (like egusi, ogbono, or okra soup). They are hearty and often spicy. * Swallows: Soft, dough-like staples made from yam, cassava, plantain, or maize (like pounded yam, eba, fufu, or amala). They are called “swallows” because you traditionally pinch off a small piece, dip it into the soup, and swallow without chewing. Together, soups and swallows create a wholesome, filling, and culturally iconic meal.
