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Our members' favorite Nigerian recipes include varied dishes from this cuisine, from meaty stews to vegetable sides.
This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya.
"This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya."
Ingredients: cinnamon, long grain rice, oil...
Prep Time:2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs
This is a popular Nigerian dessert. Untested by me, posted for ZWT III, from allrecipes.com.
"This is a popular Nigerian dessert. Untested by me, posted for ZWT III, from allrecipes.com."
Ingredients: egg yolks, unsweetened flaked coconut...
Prep Time:15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
From The African Cookbook.
"From The African Cookbook."
Ingredients: cayenne powder, dried onion flakes...
Prep Time:10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
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Recipe #464129
I first tried this dish in the home of a Nigerian friend. I wanted to try it at home but was overwhelmed by the complicated directions. I was overjoyed...
"I first tried this dish in the home of a Nigerian friend. I wanted to try it at home but was overwhelmed by the complicated directions. I was overjoyed when I saw this shortcut version on Fixing Dinner with Sandi Richard. uncle ben's rice works nice because it is par cooked so less starchy"
Ingredients: curry powder, eggs, warm water...
Prep Time:20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Recipe #456197
This is served as a condiment and is obviously hot and spicy. The original recipe uses a mortar and pestle but you can make it easier by using a small...
"This is served as a condiment and is obviously hot and spicy. The original recipe uses a mortar and pestle but you can make it easier by using a small food process. Keep refrigerated."
Ingredients: salt and black pepper, sugar...
Prep Time:10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Recipe #456163
Inspired by the dish Red-Red from Ghana, this simple stew of tomatoes and black-eyed peas is traditionally served with fried plantains with variations...
By Sharon123 on May 15, 2011
Recipe #456163
"Inspired by the dish Red-Red from Ghana, this simple stew of tomatoes and black-eyed peas is traditionally served with fried plantains with variations all over Africa. Sauteéd bananas are a great substitute and the flavor combination, while unusual, is tasty and balanced. This recipe was inspired by Whole Planet Foundation microcredit clients."
Ingredients: fresh ginger, crushed tomatoes...
Prep Time:15 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Great looking sundae from Nigeria. Adapted from The African Cookbook by Ben Sandler.
"Great looking sundae from Nigeria. Adapted from The African Cookbook by Ben Sandler."
Ingredients: cinnamon, lemon juice, mangoes...
Prep Time:10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Recipe #185801
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...
"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."
Ingredients: cucumbers, extra virgin olive oil...
Prep Time:20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Recipe #183997
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...
"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..."
Ingredients: oil, salt, black pepper...
Prep Time:10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Recipe #14055
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...
"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..."
Ingredients: tarragon vinegar, dijon-style mustard...
Prep Time:25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
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...
"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 several years ago in my fathers restaurant. I like it because of the taste you get from such a quick prep time..."
Ingredients: whipped cream, bananas...
Prep Time:15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Great looking sundae from Nigeria. Adapted from The African Cookbook by Ben Sandler.
"Great looking sundae from Nigeria. Adapted from The African Cookbook by Ben Sandler."
Ingredients: cinnamon, lemon juice, mangoes...
Prep Time:10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
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Recipe #415720
Nigerian fried dough. Great recipe for a fried bread. I enjoy this recipe because it is quick to make and it is very rich. It is very easy for anyone...
"Nigerian fried dough. Great recipe for a fried bread. I enjoy this recipe because it is quick to make and it is very rich. It is very easy for anyone to make this recipe. My family has had this recipe for a long time. But this is my version of the recipe."
Ingredients: warm water, salt, sugar...
Prep Time:2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
This is a popular Nigerian dessert. Untested by me, posted for ZWT III, from allrecipes.com.
"This is a popular Nigerian dessert. Untested by me, posted for ZWT III, from allrecipes.com."
Ingredients: egg yolks, unsweetened flaked coconut...
Prep Time:15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya.
"This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya."
Ingredients: cinnamon, long grain rice, oil...
Prep Time:2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs
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"These were good. I used butter instead of crisco and cut out a little bit of the sugar and chocolate chips. I think I may try making them again with..." more
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"Just what I was looking for - light, fluffy, flavorful white bread. This recipe makes very good bread, if it is a little fussy in my opinion. I love my..." more
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"This was a great recipe to follow. Had to use pecans instead of the walnuts due to the fact that there was no walnuts in the pantry. Still came out..." more
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