Fresh 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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The Nigerian Spice Index A–Z
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The Nigerian Spice Index documents the spices, herbs, peppers, leaves, fermented seasonings, flavouring ingredients and blends used across Nigerian cooking.
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Fresh Pepper
Ata Wewe
Hot
A small hot-pepper category used for concentrated heat in Nigerian cooking.
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Dried 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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International Spice
Widely used in Nigerian cookingCayenne Pepper
Hot
A hot ground red-pepper seasoning used to add direct heat to dishes and blends.
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