This is also known as a specialty menu.It can be a set priced menu or individually priced menu or individually priced dish specializing in the food of a particular country, religion or a specialized food itself. The specialty could be ethnic, i.e. food in the menu could reflect Chinese, Indian, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Greek,Africa or specialty like diabetic, hypertensive etc.It is usually changed daily and cheaper or better.
In Nigeria, different ethnic groups have their own traditional dishes/ meal. Examples are:
Hausa Dishes
- Taushe da tu won shinkafa
- Karkashi da tuwonshinkafa
- Miyan wake da sakwara
- Miyanridi da brabisko
Igbo Dishes
- Offeowerri
- Offeujuju
- Offeonugbu with fufu
- Uziza and utazi
Yoruba Dishes
- Ewedu soup and amala
- Egusi soup with pounded yam
- Efoelegusi and eba
- Ikokore
EVALUATION
- Mention two Hausa dishes
- Mention two Igbo dishes
FOREIGN DISHES
These are also called civilized dishes. These are dishes that are not naturally taken by the native people.Some of these foreign dishes are:
- Grilled chicken duchess potatoes
- Fish in batter with potatoes
- Chicken Marinade with croquettes potatoes
- Hamburger American style
European Dishes
- Fillet steak withYorkshire pudding
- Roast chicken with bread sauce
- Chicken Marinade with croquettes potatoes
- Shepherd’s pie
Chinese Dishes
- Fried rice with curry stew
- Spaghetti with bolognaise sauce
Indian Dishes
- Curried beef with condiments
- Chapatti
- Beef shashik
- Spaghetti with sauce
Japanese Dishes
- Chicken sauce chasseur
- Beef olives
- Mixed grill
- Spanish omelets
GENERAL EVALUATION
- Mention two Japanese dishes
- Mention two Indian dishes
- Mention two European dishes
- Define the term sauce
- State three types of sauce
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
- Which of these dishes is from the western part of the country? A.IkokoreB.Kunuzaki C.Miyantuashe D.Afang
- One of the following is a type of soup from the Ibo’s?A.OfeonugbuB.Afang EforiroD.Tuwoshinkafa
- An example of a Japanese dish isA. beef olives B. beef shalikC. curried beef D.chicpatte
- Which of these is not an Indian dish?A. ChapattiB. Beef shashikC.Spaghetti with sauce
- Tapioca
- One of the following is not a continental dish.A. Fried rice B. Braised rice C. Grilled chicken and chips D.Roasted groundnut
THEORY
- Mention five local dishes.
- Mention five continental dishes.
See also
CARTE DUJOUR MENU
LUNCHEON AND DINNER | FULL EXPLANATION
BREAKFAST SERVICE (CONTINENTAL & NIGERIAN)
TYPES OF MENU | TYPES, EXAMPLES, ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
FACTORS THAT AFFECT MENU PLANNING | ADVANTAGES, FACTORS, REQUIREMENT & VEGETARIANISM