central/western africa and nigerian

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Recipes

Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)

Posted by cookingAshley83  

I love this dish....it was always something that we ate back home (Nigeria). I made the recipe to be very spicy but feel free to use half of the pepper or no pepper at all if you are not used to spicy foods MORE»

Recipe #387472

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Chin Chin

Posted by Emmanuel1234  

This is a nigerian cookie that me and my mom perfected. It is very simple to make and this is the best recipe out there. Trust me, I have made this for many nigerian festivities and people tell me that it is the best. MORE»

Recipe #385472

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Kulinkuli (Nigeria)

Posted by Engrossed  

From: "Iron Pots & Wooden Spoons Africa's Gifts to New World Cooking by Jessica B. Harris. I'm posting this because MarraMamba requested it. Sounds like fried peanut butter balls to me. These can be shaped into any form that takes your... MORE»

Recipe #380122

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Peanut Butter Banana Bread

(1 reviews) Posted by everything zen  

this is a delicious, kid-friendly snack or dessert. fabulous straight out of the oven topped with some butter. makes nice sandwiches and it travels well too. enjoy! =) MORE»

Recipe #378319

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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

(2 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

(1 reviews) 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)

(4 reviews) Posted by **Mandy**  

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

Recipe #232764

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