Leaf and herb
Utazi
Bitter • Herbal · Mild heat
A distinctive bitter leaf used to sharpen rich soups, sauces and garnishes.
Also known as: Utazi
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Fruit spice
Uyayak
Aidan fruit
Aromatic • Warming
An aromatic dried fruit used to perfume broths and regional soups.
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Pepper
Ata Rodo
Hot pepper
Fruity • Hot · Very hot heat
A fresh hot pepper central to many Nigerian stews, sauces and soups.
Also known as: Ata rodo
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Pepper
Cameroon Pepper
Hot • Smoky · Very hot heat
A very hot dried pepper seasoning valued for its concentrated, often smoky character.
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Root and rhizome
Turmeric
Earthy • Warming
A golden rhizome used fresh or ground for earthy flavour and vivid colour.
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