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A friendly breakdown of three classic Nigerian soups — what they’re made of, how they taste, and what to pair them with. Nigerian soups aren’t side dishes — they’re the main event, usually served with a “swallow” like pounded yam, semovita or amala. Here’s a starter guide to three favourites. Egusi Soup. Made from ground …

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Demystifying the spices and seasonings behind Nigerian cooking — what they are, what they taste like, and why they matter. Nigerian food gets its character from a small but mighty set of ingredients. Here’s what’s actually in the pot. Scotch bonnet. The backbone of Nigerian heat — fruity, sharp, and much hotter than it looks. …

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