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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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    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

    Nigerian Rice Water
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    From: “Flavors of Africa Cookbook”
    This unusual drink is served for either breakfast or dessert in Nigeria. It is particularly popular in Lagos.

    Nigerian Rice Water

    Recipe #310159

    Nigerian Rice Water

    By Engrossed on June 19, 2008

    Recipe #310159

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    "From: “Flavors of Africa Cookbook” This unusual drink is served for either breakfast or dessert in Nigeria. It is particularly popular in Lagos."

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    Ingredients: lemon zest, orange zest, sugar...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

    Eggplant Appetizer from Nigeria
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    POSTED FOR ZWT 4. A simple spread made to eat with flat Arabian bread.

    Eggplant Appetizer from Nigeria

    Recipe #305020

    Eggplant Appetizer from Nigeria

    By Zurie on May 27, 2008

    Recipe #305020

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    "POSTED FOR ZWT 4. A simple spread made to eat with flat Arabian bread."

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    Ingredients: eggplants, lemon juice...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #310190

    Nigerian Mango & Banana Sundae
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    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...

    Nigerian Mango & Banana Sundae

    By Um Safia on June 19, 2008

    Recipe #310190

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    "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!"

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    Ingredients: lemon juice, mangoes...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Recipe #50398

    Mango Salad from Niger
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    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...

    Mango Salad from Niger

    By Missy Wombat on January 8, 2003

    Recipe #50398

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    "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..."

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    Ingredients: lemon juice, lettuce, mangoes...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #307518

    Akara (African)
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    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...

    Akara (African)

    By JanuaryBride on June 5, 2008

    Recipe #307518

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    "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!"

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    Ingredients: dried black-eyed peas, fresh parsley leaves...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #164750

    Nigerian Peanut Soup
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    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 flavor. I...

    Nigerian Peanut Soup

    By Cluich on April 17, 2006

    Recipe #164750

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    "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 flavor. I just found out my neighbor tried this recipe, too, for a family get-together, and she said it was a big hit."

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    Ingredients: chunky peanut butter, green bell peppers...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Recipe #455552

    Dodo-Ikire (Nigeria)
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    Nothing ever goes to waste in an African household. Old whiskey bottles become containers for ice water, toasted peanuts and overripe vegetables are turned...

    Dodo-Ikire (Nigeria)

    By lazyme on May 9, 2011

    Recipe #455552

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    "Nothing ever goes to waste in an African household. Old whiskey bottles become containers for ice water, toasted peanuts and overripe vegetables are turned into fritters. And in Nigeria, overripe plantains become Dodo-Ikire. From Iron Pots and Wooden Spoons."

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    Ingredients: oil, salt, plantains...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #305822

    Dodo- Fried Plantains
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    Nigerians like to eat this with fish. I like sprinkling them with sugar after they are cooked.

    Dodo- Fried Plantains

    By Samantha in Ut on May 29, 2008

    Recipe #305822

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    "Nigerians like to eat this with fish. I like sprinkling them with sugar after they are cooked."

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    Ingredients: oil, plantains...

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    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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