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

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A glossy red sweet pepper

Fresh Pepper

Tatashe

Sweet red pepper

Mild • Sweet · Mild heat

Tatashe pepper is a large, mild red pepper commonly called red bell pepper or sweet red pepper, used for colour and body in Nigerian jollof and stew bases.

Also known as: Tatashe

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A bundle of fresh thyme

International Herb

Widely used in Nigerian cooking

Thyme

Herbal • Savoury

A savoury aromatic herb widely used in Nigerian rice, stews, meat dishes and seasoning blends.

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Fresh orange turmeric rhizomes

Root

Widely used in Nigerian cooking

Turmeric

Earthy • Warming

A golden rhizome used fresh or ground for earthy flavour and vivid colour.

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