Each Nigerian home has a store of pantry items that is a mix of local, regional, and global ingredients. These pantry staples are the key to Nigerian cuisine—from preserves, ferments, dried herbs, spices, and legumes to fresh fruits and vegetables.
A mainstay of Nigerian cuisine, my groundnut (peanut) stew features chicken and chunks of beef simmered in a velvety, aromatic peanut sauce. Spoon it over rice, plantains, or sweet potatoes for a filling meal.
This savory applesauce is full of apple flavor and celebrates my love of sweet, sour, and spicy—all in one bite. Pair it with roast pork, chicken, good cheese, or even pancakes.
Ewa riro is full of soft, creamy beans stewed in a thick slightly sweet and savory sauce of red peppers, palm oil, and crayfish.
