02/03/2026
Do you know that Banga soup and starch is a signature delicacy from Niger Delta region, in Nigeria?
This meal is cherished by the Urhobo, Isoko, and Itsekiri peoples. It consists of a rich, aromatic soup made from palm fruit extract with spice like:
Banga spice mix
Scent leaves
Fresh pepper
Onion
Periwinkles (optional)
Assorted meats or fresh fish
Chicken (optional)
and a smooth, stretchy "swallow" made from cassava.
If you’ve never tried Banga soup, you’re missing out on one of Nigeria’s richest traditional flavors.
If have you tasted it before — what do you enjoy eating it with? 😊