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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5 ingredient records

Alphabetical by default

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Garlic bulbs and cloves

Other Culinary Flavouring

Widely used in Nigerian cooking

Garlic

Pungent • Savoury

A pungent allium used widely in Nigerian marinades, stews, rice dishes and seasoning blends.

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Editorial research card for Gbafilo; no verified ingredient photograph is assigned

Aromatic

Gbafilo

Gbafilo is a Nigerian soup ingredient used for body and texture. Explore its English identity, appearance, preparation and research notes.

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G

Root

Widely used in Nigerian cooking

Ginger

Aromatic • Peppery • Warming · Medium heat

A fresh or dried rhizome that brings warm, citrus-like heat to Nigerian cooking.

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Groundnuts or peanuts

Other Culinary Flavouring

Groundnut

Nutty • Savoury

Groundnuts used as a culinary nut and as a base or component in Nigerian seasonings and dishes.

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