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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)

(1 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

(1 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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Jollof Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by Chabear01  

Posting this recipe for ZWT II - Africa/Middle East. Jollof rice originated in French colonial Africa. The subtle combination of flavors compares to the chicken jambalaya served in New Orleans homes. This recipe taken from "Avons... MORE»

Recipe #173305

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Potato, Beet,cauliflower and Broccoli Salad Platter

Posted by ~Rita~  

Colorful Traditional West African Dish eaten with your fingers! MORE»

Recipe #173211

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Jollof Chicken and Rice

(3 reviews) Posted by Charmie777  

This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya. MORE»

Recipe #172926

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Mango and Banana Sundae

(2 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

Great looking sundae from Nigeria. Adapted from The African Cookbook by Ben Sandler. MORE»

Recipe #172594

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Nigerian Groundnut Stew

(1 reviews) Posted by Chabear01  

This is posted for ZWTII - for African/Middle East, recipe taken from "The Avon International Cookbook". English colonists called peanuts groundnuts, giving this celebrated West African dish its unusal name. MORE»

Recipe #171970

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Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew

(2 reviews) Posted by Oolala  

From the American Heart Association cookbook. The book states that if you were a member of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, you would make this dish with melon seed and call it Efo Egusi. Efo means spinach and egusi means melon seed. In other parts... MORE»

Recipe #168521

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Nigerian Peanut Soup

Posted by Cluich  

Can't remember where I found this, but I tried it on a whim, and it was delicious. The chili peppers (I used jalapenos) give it a great flavour. MORE»

Recipe #164750

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Caramelized Bananas

(4 reviews) Posted by J. Bradshaw Sr.  

This snack or dessert is quick and easy and sure to woo any company or please any crowd and just make your mouth water on a night snuggled up watching t.v. It is an African dish that I learned in the 7th. grade and was a hit when I served it... MORE»

Recipe #161509

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Peanut Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by wizkid  

A friend gave me this recipie, it is delicious. Serve with wholemeal bread. MORE»

Recipe #95945

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Easy Banana Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by Pickles F  

Popular African-style dish, no where will you find a version as simple as this one!! MORE»

Recipe #95650

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Nigerian Peanut Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

I love peanut-anything. This is a delicious, nutty soup. MORE»

Recipe #71416

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Swordfish Kebabs

(2 reviews) Posted by Tali  

Serve with Salad, pitta bread and hummous. This is a wonderful Middle Eastern dish. MORE»

Recipe #61667

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Mango Salad from Niger

(1 reviews) Posted by Missy Wombat  

This is what happens when you play "Round the World" - you find some really interesting recipes from distant places. Remind me to go to West Africa one day; they already have some of the world's best music and now they show that they can cook too.... MORE»

Recipe #50398

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