Eko Basket - The Meal for the Gangs of Lagos

Long ago, in the bustling city of Lagos, there lived a legendary food vendor named Sisi Eko. She was known throughout the city for her delicious meals that satisfied even the hungriest of stomachs. It was said that whoever tasted her food would certainly be filled.

Legend has it that Sisi Eko was not always a food vendor. In fact, she was once a member of the most feared gang in Lagos. But she was different from the other members of her gang. She had a special talent for cooking, and she would often prepare meals for her gang after their raids.

One day, during a particularly difficult raid, Sisi Eko's gang was ambushed by a rival gang. The members of Sisi Eko’s gang fought bravely, but they were outnumbered. As the battle raged on, Sisi Eko saw her opportunity to escape. She grabbed a basket full of the ingredients she had been preparing for the gang's meal and ran for her life.

As she fled the scene, Sisi Eko stumbled upon a lush green garden with tall trees and thick shrubs. Exhausted and scared, she took refuge in the garden and began to cook. She cooked and cooked until she had created the perfect meal, the Eko Basket. When she tasted it, she knew she had created something special. It was a hearty meal consisting of yam, akara, puff-puff, potato, peppered sauce, and meat.

Sisi Eko eventually emerged from the garden with her special creation. It was not long before word spread about this delicacy that could only be found in the garden. All the gangs of Lagos, regardless of their affiliation or faction, were welcomed into the garden to partake of this delicious meal, and they soon became her loyal customers.

Sisi Eko continued to sell her meals to everyone without bias, and her reputation as a legendary food vendor grew. Her garden quickly became known as a safe space for all, and her Eko Basket became known as the meal that could satisfy even the hungriest of gangs. And as the years passed, Eko Basket became synonymous with the city of Lagos itself.

To this day, the Eko Basket is still in The Garden, and it remains a favorite among the gangs of the city. And whenever someone asks about the origins of this famous meal, the tale of Sisi Eko and her legendary recipe is told once again.

No matter your “sworn allegiance”, stop by The Garden Ikoyi to enjoy this legendary meal and relive the tales that birthed it.

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