Menu Planning:
Starter:
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Chin chin with hibiscus cocktail
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Peppered snails (for adventurous eaters)
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Plantain chips with spicy dip
Main Course Options:
• Jollof Rice Bar:
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Plain, vegetable, and protein versions
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Toppings station: fried plantains, coleslaw
• Soup/Swallow Combo:
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Egusi soup with pounded yam
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Okra soup with fufu
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Pepper soup with eba
Dessert Ideas:
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Coconut candy
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Chin chin trifle
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Puff puff with honey drizzle
Decor Tips:
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Use Ankara fabric as table runners
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Incorporate traditional baskets
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Play Afrobeat or Highlife music
Beverage Pairings:
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Zobo (hibiscus) punch
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Palm wine (where available)
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Ginger beer
Shopping List Essentials:
From Zee African Foods:
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Jollof rice kit
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Swallow flours
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Soup ingredients
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Snacks and spices
Pro Hosting Tips:
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Prep soups day before
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Make swallow fresh
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Set up self-serve stations
Make It Memorable:
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