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A sweet, crunchy fried Nigerian snack flavored with nutmeg, vanilla, and citrus zest.
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Vegetable-studded fried rice seasoned with Nigerian-style curry powder, dried thyme, and bay leaves.
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Nigerian Jollof Rice
Seasoned with Caribbean-style curry powder, dried thyme, bay leaf, ginger, and garlic, jollof rice is enjoyed as a main dish. It is often paired with beef, chicken, goat, and fish, or eggs.
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Nigerian Pepper Soup
A one-pot dish that's defined by the nutty, bitter, woodsy, and floral notes imparted by a mix of spices and herbs.
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Nigerian Beef Suya (Spiced Grilled Skewers)
Suya is Nigerian street food at its finest: Skewers of spiced, nutty, smoky, charred beef, served with raw onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lettuce, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
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Efo Riro (Nigerian Stewed Greens)
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Moin Moin (Nigerian Steamed Bean Cake)
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Nigerian Egusi Soup
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Jamaican rice and peas (beans)
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