Recipezaar: Central/Western Africa,Nigerian recipes

Nigerian Coconut Shrimp Rice

Thu, 20 Sep 2001 10:22:21 -0400

Don't have two coconuts? Use a can of coconut milk with water to make 2-1/2 cups. -- posted by Holiday

Lennie's Tarragon Orange Salad

Sat, 10 Nov 2001 16:43:43 -0500

This lovely salad has a distinctive flavour due to the tarragon, which also adds a touch of sweetness along with the sugar and the oranges. It looks terrific in the bowl and tastes even better. This salad is based on one served at the Magic Pan restaurants here in Toronto back in the 1970s; the recipe was published in the local paper ages ago and I modified it a bit to more suit my tastes. The Magic Pan is now gone but its memory lives on with this delicious salad! -- posted by Lennie

Mango Salad from Niger

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:13:09 -0500

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. Looking forward to trying this in the future. I'm not sure about the servings - this looks so good that I guess that in our house it would feed the 2.5 of us. A yellow melon is also suggested as a substitute for the mango if this is not available. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Swordfish Kebabs

Wed, 07 May 2003 20:08:16 -0400

Serve with Salad, pitta bread and hummous. This is a wonderful Middle Eastern dish. -- posted by Mrs.Habu

Nigerian Peanut Soup

Sun, 14 Sep 2003 20:03:23 -0400

I love peanut-anything. This is a delicious, nutty soup. -- posted by evelyn/athens

Easy Banana Chicken

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:00:24 -0400

Popular African-style dish, no where will you find a version as simple as this one!! -- posted by Pickles F

Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew

Wed, 17 May 2006 20:15:30 -0400

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 of West Africa, it is known as Palaver sauce. Whatever its name, this classic African dish is usually a mixture of meat and fish. Here it has a modern addition to the sauce in the form of ginger ale. I haven't made this but I will probably make it on the stove in a Dutch oven or it seems adaptable to the crockpot. -- posted by Oolala

Nigerian Groundnut Stew

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 18:20:54 -0400

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. -- posted by Chabear01

Mango and Banana Sundae

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:39:29 -0400

Great looking sundae from Nigeria. Adapted from The African Cookbook by Ben Sandler. -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Jollof Chicken and Rice

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:46:59 -0400

This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya. -- posted by Charmie777

Potato, Beet,cauliflower and Broccoli Salad Platter

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:33:51 -0400

Colorful Traditional West African Dish eaten with your fingers! -- posted by ~Rita~

Akkara Balls

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:18:50 -0400

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 taste of the balls. You can add spice if you wish to the mix but I prefer plain balls so that I can use an assortment of sauces without taste clashes. -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

Plantain Salad Imoyo

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:59:32 -0400

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 green peppers, olive oil and garlic. This salad is typical of this tradition--and quite delicious. -- posted by Chef Kate

Seafood Salad Imoyo

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:19:27 -0400

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 lobster, or scallops--your choice. It would traditionally be served with boiled yams or plantains. -- posted by Chef Kate

Chidis' Igbo Stew

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:37:11 -0400

I actually just made this recipe on Sunday the 15th--with my husbands 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. -- posted by Lovin my girl

Shuku Shuku (Nigerian Coconut Balls)

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:37:00 -0400

This is a popular Nigerian dessert. Untested by me, posted for ZWT III, from allrecipes.com. -- posted by **Mandy**

Nigerian Kidney Bean Stew With a Peanut Sauce

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:20:00 -0400

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. -- posted by Marina K

Roast Spicy Tilapia

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:34:48 -0400

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. -- posted by David_m

Egusi Soup

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:18:17 -0400

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 fish can be used in place of the shrimp. Drained, smoked oysters and chicken can be used in place of the beef." You might even try collards or chopped cabbage instead of spinach. -- posted by WiGal

Eggplant Appetizer from Nigeria

Tue, 27 May 2008 02:44:43 -0400

POSTED FOR ZWT 4. A simple spread made to eat with flat Arabian bread. -- posted by Zurie

Dodo- Fried Plantains

Thu, 29 May 2008 01:21:18 -0400

Nigerians like to eat this with fish. I like sprinkling them with sugar after they are cooked. -- posted by Samantha in Ut

Suya (Meat on Stick)

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:48:28 -0400

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

Akara (African)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:48:07 -0400

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! -- posted by JanuaryBride

Nigerian Beef in Tomato Sauce

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:48:23 -0400

From The Food Network, it states that this is a traditional Nigerian dinner. Sounds pretty good! -- posted by JanuaryBride

Fancy Terrine of Black-Eyed Peas (Nigerian)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:19:25 -0400

From: South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa by Elizabeth A. Jackson. -- posted by Engrossed

Beef Tsire Grilled in Spicy Peanut Marinade (Nigeria)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:20:57 -0400

From: South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa by Elizabeth A. Jackson. -- posted by Engrossed

Nigerian Suya

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:04:58 -0400

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 just figured the heat would kill anything that should not be there. It was delicious. Serving size is a guestimate. Traditionally you don't use the vegetables -- posted by MarraMamba

Nigerian Rice Water

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:27:37 -0400

From: Flavors of Africa Cookbook This unusual drink is served for either breakfast or dessert in Nigeria. It is particularly popular in Lagos. -- posted by Engrossed

Jollof Rice

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:04:04 -0400

A Nigerian recipe From Simbo Fowora posted for ZWT 4. -- posted by cookiedog

Nigerian Mango & Banana Sundae

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:09:42 -0400

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! -- posted by Um Safia

Nigerian Peppersoup Seasoning Substitute

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:05:47 -0400

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 market. This is a simple substitute blend prepared from spices more readily available, adapted from celtnet.org.uk. This blend does not include tamarind, so that (or another acid, such as lime or lemon juice), should also be added to the soup. -- posted by realbirdlady

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:50:04 -0400

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! =) -- posted by everything zen

Kulinkuli (Nigeria)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:25:33 -0400

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 fancy. -- posted by Engrossed

Chin Chin

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:23:53 -0400

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. -- posted by Emmanuel1234

Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:42:46 -0400

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 -- posted by cookingAshley83