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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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    Most Popular Nigerian 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

    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

    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

    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

    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 #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

    Nigerian Peanut Soup
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    I love peanut-anything. This is a delicious, nutty soup.

    Nigerian Peanut Soup

    Recipe #71416

    Nigerian Peanut Soup

    By evelyn/athens on September 14, 2003

    Recipe #71416

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    "I love peanut-anything. This is a delicious, nutty soup."

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    Ingredients: dried hot red chili peppers, dried red pepper flakes...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 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

    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

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