Region

Southern Nigeria

Explore Nigerian ingredients connected with southern nigeria, with practical cooking notes, cultural context and visible sources.

9 ingredient records

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Dark Monodora myristica seeds used as ehuru

Seed spice

Ehuru

African nutmeg

Aromatic • Warming

A fragrant seed spice commonly described as African nutmeg and used in soups and spice blends.

Also known as: Ehuru

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Pale egusi seeds, one ingredient sometimes fermented into ogiri

Fermented seasoning

Ogiri

Fermented • Savoury

A category of intensely aromatic fermented seasonings used to build savoury depth.

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A historical study depicting dried Xylopia aethiopica uda pods

Pod spice

Uda

Grains of Selim

Peppery • Smoky · Mild heat

A slender pod spice known for a smoky, peppery aroma in soups and broths.

Also known as: Uda

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A photographed leafy Gongronemopsis latifolia plant associated with utazi

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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Dark dried Tetrapleura tetraptera uyayak fruit

Fruit spice

Uyayak

Aidan fruit

Aromatic • Warming

An aromatic dried fruit used to perfume broths and regional soups.

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Green leaves of a Piper guineense plant

Leaf and herb

Uziza Leaf

Piper guineense leaf

Herbal • Peppery · Medium heat

An aromatic peppery leaf used to finish soups and add a bright, warming bite.

Also known as: Uziza

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A labelled Piper guineense plant; the seed is documented separately in the field note

Seed spice

Uziza Seed

West African pepper

Earthy • Peppery · Medium heat

A peppery seed spice used in soups and seasoning blends.

Also known as: Uziza, Iyere

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