A structured Nigerian flavour reference

The Nigerian Spice Index A–Z

Explore 76 ingredients and seasonings

The Nigerian Spice Index documents the spices, herbs, peppers, leaves, fermented seasonings, flavouring ingredients and blends used across Nigerian cooking.

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4 ingredient records

Alphabetical by default

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A bowl of Nigerian banga soup

Seasoning Blend

Seasoning blend

Banga Spice

Aromatic • Savoury · Mild heat

A family of aromatic spice blends associated with palm-fruit soups and stews.

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Dried bay leaves

International Herb

Widely used in Nigerian cooking

Bay Leaf

Aromatic • Herbal

An aromatic leaf simmered in rice, stews and sauces and normally removed before serving.

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Black peppercorns

International Spice

Widely used in Nigerian cooking

Black Pepper

Peppery

A globally traded pepper spice used whole or ground in Nigerian cooking and seasoning blends.

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