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    Nigerian Recipes

    Our members' favorite Nigerian recipes include varied dishes from this cuisine, from meaty stews to vegetable sides.

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    Jollof Chicken and Rice

    Jollof Chicken and Rice

    By Charmie777

    8 Reviews

    West African Jollof Rice

    West African Jollof Rice

    Nigerian Peanut Soup

    Nigerian Peanut Soup

    Nigerian Rice Water

    Nigerian Rice Water

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    Jollof Chicken and Rice
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    This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya.

    Jollof Chicken and Rice

    Recipe #172926

    Jollof Chicken and Rice

    By Charmie777 on June 16, 2006

    Recipe #172926

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

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, long grain rice, oil...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 hrs

    Total Time: 2 hrs

    Shuku Shuku (Nigerian Coconut Balls)
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    This is a popular Nigerian dessert. Untested by me, posted for ZWT III, from allrecipes.com.

    Shuku Shuku (Nigerian Coconut Balls)

    Recipe #232764

    Shuku Shuku (Nigerian Coconut Balls)

    By **Mandy** on June 6, 2007

    Recipe #232764

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

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    Ingredients: egg yolks, unsweetened flaked coconut...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    Suya (Nigerian Chicken Skewers)
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    From The African Cookbook.

    Suya (Nigerian Chicken Skewers)

    Recipe #455402

    Suya (Nigerian Chicken Skewers)

    By IngridH on May 7, 2011

    Recipe #455402

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    "From The African Cookbook."

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    Ingredients: cayenne powder, dried onion flakes...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Recipe #464129

    Shortcut Jollof Rice
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    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...

    Shortcut Jollof Rice

    By GingerlyJ on September 14, 2011

    Recipe #464129

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    "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"

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    Ingredients: curry powder, eggs, warm water...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #456197

    Hot Pepper and Anchovy Sauce - West African
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    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...

    Hot Pepper and Anchovy Sauce - West African

    By Coasty on May 15, 2011

    Recipe #456197

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    "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."

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    Ingredients: salt and black pepper, sugar...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Recipe #456163

    Black-Eyed Peas and Tomatoes With Sauteed Plantains(Or Bananas)
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    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...

    Black-Eyed Peas and Tomatoes With Sauteed Plantains(Or Bananas)

    By Sharon123 on May 15, 2011

    Recipe #456163

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    "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."

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    Ingredients: fresh ginger, crushed tomatoes...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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    Mango and Banana Sundae
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    Great looking sundae from Nigeria. Adapted from The African Cookbook by Ben Sandler.

    Mango and Banana Sundae

    Recipe #172594

    Mango and Banana Sundae

    By NcMysteryShopper on June 15, 2006

    Recipe #172594

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

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, lemon juice, mangoes...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Recipe #185801

    Plantain Salad Imoyo
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    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...

    Plantain Salad Imoyo

    By Chef Kate on September 13, 2006

    Recipe #185801

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    "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."

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    Ingredients: cucumbers, extra virgin olive oil...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #183997

    Akkara Balls
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    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...

    Akkara Balls

    By PinkCherryBlossom on August 30, 2006

    Recipe #183997

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    "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..."

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    Ingredients: oil, salt, black pepper...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    Recipe #14055

    Lennie's Tarragon Orange Salad
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    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...

    Lennie's Tarragon Orange Salad

    By Lennie on November 10, 2001

    Recipe #14055

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    "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..."

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    Ingredients: tarragon vinegar, dijon-style mustard...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Caramelized Bananas
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    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...

    Caramelized Bananas

    Recipe #161509

    Caramelized Bananas

    By J. Bradshaw Sr. on March 25, 2006

    Recipe #161509

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    "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..."

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    Ingredients: whipped cream, bananas...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Mango and Banana Sundae
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    Great looking sundae from Nigeria. Adapted from The African Cookbook by Ben Sandler.

    Mango and Banana Sundae

    Recipe #172594

    Mango and Banana Sundae

    By NcMysteryShopper on June 15, 2006

    Recipe #172594

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

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, lemon juice, mangoes...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Jollof Chicken and Rice
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    This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya.

    Jollof Chicken and Rice

    Recipe #172926

    Jollof Chicken and Rice

    By Charmie777 on June 16, 2006

    Recipe #172926

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

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, long grain rice, oil...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 hrs

    Total Time: 2 hrs

    Recipe #415720

    Puff Puff
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    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...

    Puff Puff

    By Emmanuel1234 on March 8, 2010

    Recipe #415720

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    "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."

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    Ingredients: warm water, salt, sugar...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 hrs

    Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

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    Suya (Nigerian Chicken Skewers)

     6 Reviews

    "Such a great flavour combination. I heeded alligirl's advice and cut the amount of cayenne way back - which was a good thing...about 3/4 tsp of cayenne..." more 

    By evelyn/athens
    on May 7, 2011

    Suya (Nigerian Chicken Skewers)

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    "I made this for Zaar Stars and I loved it. Nice and spicy, and very quick to put together. I did cut the cayenne to about 2 teaspoons and it still had a..." more 

    By CaliforniaJan
    on May 7, 2011

    Suya (Nigerian Chicken Skewers)

     6 Reviews

    "These were very good. I'm not sure if 2 T. of cayenne powder is correct.? It seemed like way too much, and I do like spicy. I cut it down to 1 t. and it..." more 

    By LifeIsGood
    on May 7, 2011

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