Nigerian
Nigerian Jollof Rice
Smoky, spiced one-pot rice in a deep red pepper and tomato base — the centrepiece of…
Nigerian Recipes
Nigerian cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Nigerian recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Nigerian Egusi Soup
A rich, hearty Nigerian soup of ground melon seeds, leafy greens and meat — comfort food…
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Nigerian Puff Puff
Sweet, fluffy fried dough balls with a golden crust — a beloved West African street snack.
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Jollof Rice
West Africa's iconic one-pot rice cooked in a rich, smoky tomato and pepper sauce — a…
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Nigerian Suya
Thin beef skewers coated in a spicy, nutty suya spice mix and grilled — a smoky…
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Nigerian Pepper Soup
A fiery, aromatic broth with catfish or beef, scotch bonnet and pepper soup spice — restorative…
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Nigerian Plantain Mosa
Sweet ripe plantain fritters spiced lightly and fried until golden — an addictive Nigerian snack or…
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Nigerian Suya Spice Mix
A homemade peanut-based spice rub for grilling — Nigeria's essential pantry blend, nutty and fiery.
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Nigerian Akara (Bean Fritters)
Black-eyed bean fritters fried golden and crispy — Nigeria's most beloved street breakfast.
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Nigerian Obe Ata (Pepper Stew)
A deeply flavoured Nigerian pepper stew with beef and tomato — the base sauce for countless…
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African Suya (Spiced Beef Skewers)
Thin strips of beef marinated in a peanut-and-spice rub, grilled over flame — Nigeria's most-loved street…
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Nigerian Egusi Soup
A rich, thick Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds, leafy greens and meat — one…
About Nigerian cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Nigerian recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Nigerian flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.