7 Meals To Try On Christmas Day Apart From Rice

Christmas is a season filled with many celebrations and, most importantly, food.

As they commemorate the birth of Jesus, it is one of those days when people get to eat a ton of food. Over the years, Christmas day has seen the highest consumption of rice, a staple food in Nigeria.

Here are seven alternatives to rice that you can eat on Christmas Day if you’re seeking for something different.

Pounded Yam And Egusi Soup

You might try pounded yam and the wonderful egusi soup on Christmas instead of rice. This is one meal that is now simple to make because you don’t have to deal with the stress of really pounding the yam with a mortar and pestle.

With pounded yam, you may enjoy a low-fat, memory-enhancing lunch that also helps with digestion.

Goat Meat Ukobi

Isiewu, known to the South eastern people of Nigeria(mostly the igbos) is not just roasted goat head; but one which is thoroughly cleaned, cut into stewed sizes, seasoned, boiled and made into a slightly thick and soupy sauce along with the delicious marriage of some aromatic herbs and Palm oil.  This meat sauce is now served in individual serving sized mortars. Yum!

Isiewu can be served with any side; from fufu to rice, beans, bread or even yam.

Yam/Plantain and Peppersoup

Peppersoup is the perfect food to enjoy with friends and a good discussion. It takes little time to prepare, whether you choose goat meat, chicken, or fish. If you want a side dish, some abacha will be easy to create and will make it seem like you put a lot of work into it.

Amala

There is never a wrong moment to consume amala, so if you’re looking for a rice substitute on Christmas day, go for a bowl of amala.

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This well-liked swallow has many nutritional advantages, including lowering cholesterol levels, controlling blood sugar, and facilitating digestion. Amala can be consumed with any soup of your choosing or with the well-known ewedu and gbegiri.

Oha Soup

Oha soup, also known as Ofe Oha, is a dish that is unique to the southeast of Nigeria and is unquestionably something you should include on your Christmas day menu. This particular breakfast has many health advantages, including lowering blood sugar levels, eliminating pollutants, and possibly even preventing cancer.

Yam And Goat Meat Pepper Soup

A meal you should try on Christmas day is yam and goat meat pepper soup, popularly known as ukodo by the Urhobo people of Nigeria. This consists of a concoction of the well-known Nigerian pepper soup with yam or, if you prefer, unripe plantains.

You can consume a meal that is not only delicious but also high in protein and minerals by consuming yam and goat meat pepper soup.

Spaghetti

Another meal that can be served on Christmas Day in place of rice is spaghetti. One creative approach to prepare this dish is to add meatballs, vegetables, or other ingredients. Additionally, spaghetti is a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.