Nigerian Condiments and @luchyl's Preferences
Nigerian cooking uses a variety of condiments, including:
- Ogiri: a fermented locust bean paste with a strong umami flavor
- Egusi: a type of melon seed used to thicken soups and stews
- Uziza: a spicy pepper commonly used in soups and stews
- Thyme: used to add flavor to soups, stews, and sauces
@luchyl, it's great that you're sharing your knowledge of Nigerian cuisine with us. As for your preferences, do you have a favorite condiment or spice that you like to use in your cooking? Perhaps you could share a traditional Nigerian recipe that showcases one of these condiments?
Let's keep the conversation going and explore more of the flavors and ingredients that make Nigerian cuisine so unique. Share your thoughts and recipes with the #foodtalk community.
I love Uziza that you mentioned.
Then Achị - a thickener
Spinach leaf.
Scent leaf
Curry leaf
Achara - edible elephant grass (for cooking soup - popular with the Ngwá and Umuahia in Abia State.
Nsisa or Abacha - African salad.
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