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    Most Popular Nigerian Main Dish Recipes

    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...

    9 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 hrs

    Total Time: 2 hrs

    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

    Recipe #309623

    Beef Tsire Grilled in Spicy Peanut Marinade (Nigeria)
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    From: “South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa” by Elizabeth A. Jackson.

    Beef Tsire Grilled in Spicy Peanut Marinade (Nigeria)

    By Engrossed on June 16, 2008

    Recipe #309623

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    "From: “South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa” by Elizabeth A. Jackson."

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    Ingredients: top round beef, natural-style peanut butter...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

    Recipe #168521

    Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew
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    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...

    Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew

    By Oolala on May 17, 2006

    Recipe #168521

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    "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..."

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, fresh spinach...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins

    Nigerian Coconut Shrimp Rice
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    Don't have two coconuts? Use a can of coconut milk with water to make 2-1/2 cups.

    Nigerian Coconut Shrimp Rice

    Recipe #11843

    Nigerian Coconut Shrimp Rice

    By Holiday on September 20, 2001

    Recipe #11843

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

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    Ingredients: shrimp, coconuts, rice...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Suya (Meat on Stick)
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    This recipe is from "My Cooking" West African Cookbook by Dokpe Lillian Ogunsanya. It's posted for the Zaar World Tour event 2008.

    Suya (Meat on Stick)

    Recipe #306963

    Suya (Meat on Stick)

    By PanNan on June 3, 2008

    Recipe #306963

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

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    Ingredients: red cayenne pepper, ginger powder...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 17 mins

    West African Peanut Soup
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    This vegetarian, dairy-free soup is quite thick. Thin with a little water if desired.

    West African Peanut Soup

    Recipe #455020

    West African Peanut Soup

    By JackieOhNo! on May 4, 2011

    Recipe #455020

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    "This vegetarian, dairy-free soup is quite thick. Thin with a little water if desired."

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    Ingredients: creamy peanut butter, fresh ginger...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)
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    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...

    Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)

    Recipe #387472

    Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)

    By cookingAshley83 on August 27, 2009

    Recipe #387472

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    "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"

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    Ingredients: coconut milk, diced tomatoes...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #171970

    Nigerian Groundnut Stew
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    This is posted for ZWTII - for African/Middle East, recipe taken from "The Avon International Cookbook". English colonists called peanuts groundnuts,...

    Nigerian Groundnut Stew

    By Chabear01 on June 8, 2006

    Recipe #171970

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    "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."

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    Ingredients: cooking oil, cooked rice...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins

    Recipe #95650

    Easy Banana Chicken
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    Popular African-style dish, no where will you find a version as simple as this one!!

    Easy Banana Chicken

    By Pickles F on July 14, 2004

    Recipe #95650

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

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    Ingredients: bananas, canola oil...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 45 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...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Recipe #173305

    Jollof Rice and Chicken
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    Posting this recipe for ZWT II - Africa/Middle East. Jollof rice originated in French colonial Africa. The subtle combination of flavors compares to...

    Jollof Rice and Chicken

    By Chabear01 on June 17, 2006

    Recipe #173305

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    "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 International Cookbook""

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, dried thyme...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

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