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So, in the quest for the most (artificially) intelligent approach to bringing the authentic West African culinary delicacies to the UK, we at Mammy Market asked ChatGPT the obvious question: What is a good Nigerian food to introduce to the general UK population?

The answer was not surprising, here’s the summary:

Introducing Nigerian food to the UK population can be an exciting culinary experience. A great option would be Jollof Rice, a beloved West African dish that is both flavourful and versatile. Here’s why it’s an excellent choice:

Why Jollof Rice?

1. Universally Enjoyable: Its rich tomato-based flavour appeals to a wide range of palates.
2. Customisable: Can be served with chicken, fish, or vegetarian options, making it adaptable for different dietary preferences.
3. Cultural Significance: Jollof Rice is iconic in Nigerian culture, often served at celebrations and gatherings.
4. Ease of Preparation: Relatively simple to prepare in large quantities, making it suitable for restaurants or events.

How to Present It

• Pair it with suya (spicy grilled meat skewers) for a bold and exciting combination.
• Offer sides like plantains, moin-moin (steamed bean pudding), or a refreshing Nigerian salad.
• Highlight its cultural roots on the menu or during food events to spark interest.

Other options to consider are Egusi soup (a melon seed-based soup) served with pounded yam or fufu, and puff-puff, a sweet fried dough snack that’s perfect for casual introductions.

At the end of the day, I’m thinking that ChatGPT must be an intelligent Oshodi boy, maybe even an advanced yahoo boy (if you know, you know). It has carefully avoided amala, gbegiri, edikang-ikong, miyan-gyada, but wait, o. What about the most versatile of them all, the humble Nigerian Pepper Stew? That’s why at our production facilities in the Midlands we’re launching Naija food production with the stew – the king of versatility! Pair the Pepper Stew with rice, yam, bread, and in the absence of soup, it’ll make do for swallow too. Of course, we have to listen to ChatGPT, after all, it’s intelligent, and both our Pepper Stew and smokey Jollof Sauce have ushered in the Mammy Market foods to be closely followed by Egusi Soup, Instant Jollof Rice, Moin-Moin and others.

What’s even more exciting, our ogbonge technicians are working with a leading university innovation lab to present all of our Nigerian food in long shelf-life form to ensure our food is available in a shop or supermarket near you, and also for your online orders. You can easily stock them up in your cupboard for, em, the hungry day!