central/western africa and nigerian

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Recipes

Nigerian Peppersoup Seasoning Substitute

Posted by realbirdlady  

Peppersoup seasoning is a spice blend used in many nigerian soups and stews (not just pepper soup). Most of its components are difficult to find outside of Africa, although prepackage blends can be bought online or sometimes found in a specialty... MORE»

Recipe #311240

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Nigerian Mango & Banana Sundae

(1 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

A quick & easy recipe for a delicious dessert.....Ok, I doubt this is exactly 'traditional' but it comes from a Nigerian food blog so here goes! MORE»

Recipe #310190

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Jollof Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by cookiedog  

A Nigerian recipe From Simbo Fowora posted for ZWT 4. MORE»

Recipe #310174

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Nigerian Rice Water

(2 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

From: “Flavors of Africa Cookbook” This unusual drink is served for either breakfast or dessert in Nigeria. It is particularly popular in Lagos. MORE»

Recipe #310159

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Nigerian Suya

Posted by MarraMamba  

One of my favorite memories of Nigeria was Suya. It was sold beside the road, a nigerian vendor with sticks of meat over a brazier. They servied it with a piece of paper and cayenne pepper. I overlooked the raw meat on the side of the road and... MORE»

Recipe #309911

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Beef Tsire Grilled in Spicy Peanut Marinade (Nigeria)

(4 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

From: “South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa” by Elizabeth A. Jackson. MORE»

Recipe #309623

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Fancy Terrine of Black-Eyed Peas (Nigerian)

Posted by Engrossed  

From: “South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa” by Elizabeth A. Jackson. MORE»

Recipe #309613

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Nigerian Beef in Tomato Sauce

Posted by JanuaryBride  

From The Food Network, it states that this is a traditional Nigerian dinner. Sounds pretty good! MORE»

Recipe #307519

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Akara (African)

Posted by JanuaryBride  

Recipe from the Food Network. States that this is a traditional Nigerian dinner. You have to plan ahead (to soak the beans), but otherwise it comes together quite quickly. And it's vegetarian to boot! MORE»

Recipe #307518

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Suya (Meat on Stick)

(2 reviews) Posted by PanNan  

This recipe is from "My Cooking" West African Cookbook by Dokpe Lillian Ogunsanya. It's posted for the Zaar World Tour event 2008. MORE»

Recipe #306963

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Dodo- Fried Plantains

Posted by Samantha in Ut  

Nigerians like to eat this with fish. I like sprinkling them with sugar after they are cooked. MORE»

Recipe #305822

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Eggplant Appetizer from Nigeria

(1 reviews) Posted by Zurie  

POSTED FOR ZWT 4. A simple spread made to eat with flat Arabian bread. MORE»

Recipe #305020

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Egusi Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by WiGal  

This rich soup is native to West Africa and comes from allrecipes.com. "Ground Egusi seeds give this soup a unique color and flavor. If you can't find Egusi seeds, you can substitute pumpkin seeds. Any combination of crab, shrimp and smoked... MORE»

Recipe #304631

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Roast Spicy Tilapia

Posted by David_m  

During a visit to Nigeria a year ago I had the most amazing grilled spicy fish that kept my tongue on edge. I decided to make something similar. Its not as spicy though but Its harder to shoot yourself in the foot if you get my drift. MORE»

Recipe #293999

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Nigerian Kidney Bean Stew With a Peanut Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by Marina K  

This recipe is from Madhur Jaffery's World Vegetarian. It is very easy to make, and has a wonderfully rich flavour, or as she says "an unctuous sense of creaminess." Serve it over rice, or with a good bread. MORE»

Recipe #290843

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Shuku Shuku (Nigerian Coconut Balls)

(3 reviews) Posted by Mandy from Oz  

This is a popular Nigerian dessert. Untested by me, posted for ZWT III, from allrecipes.com. MORE»

Recipe #232764

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Chidis' Igbo Stew

Posted by Lovin my girl  

I actually just made this recipe on Sunday the 15th--with my husband’s help since he is from Nigeria and this is a favorite among his family. You can use any kind of meat combinations you prefer. I used stew meat and chicken thighs. MORE»

Recipe #191346

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Seafood Salad Imoyo

Posted by Chef Kate  

From "South of the Sahara" by Elizabeth Jackson. Imoyo dishes have a Brazilian influence brought to West Africa by freed slaves who returned to the Nigerian coast from Brazil in the 19th Century. This seafood salad can be made with... MORE»

Recipe #185988

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Plantain Salad Imoyo

(2 reviews) Posted by Chef Kate  

Imoyo dishes combine West African and Brazilian cusine. In the 15th Century, the Portugese slave trade took many West Africans to Brazil. In the 19th Century, some freed slaves returned and settled on the coast of Nigeria, bringing with them... MORE»

Recipe #185801

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Akkara Balls

(2 reviews) Posted by PinkCherryBlossom  

Often seen in Nigerian roadside stalls. For time I often used canned beans just be sure to drain them well. When you buy these from vendors you often have a choice of sauces some homemade, some shop bought all are spicy to complement the mild... MORE»

Recipe #183997

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