- Cuisine of Niger
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The Cuisine of Niger reflects many traditional African cuisines, and a significant amount of spices are used in dishes.[1] Grilled meats, seasonal vegetables, salads and various sauces are some of the foods consumed.[1]
Spices
Some spices were brought to Niger by Arabian travelers, and include ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron and cloves.[1] Sometimes spices are used to marinate meats to add flavor.[1]
Common foods and dishes
- Cooked yams [2]
- Cassava root [2]
- Jollof rice [2]
- Rice [2]
- Mangoes [2]
- Palm nut soup [2]
- Efo (greens stew) [2]
- Dodo (fried plantains) [2]
- Chicken [2]
- Fish [2]
- Goat [2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Nigerien Cuisine.". Wikia recipes wiki. Accessed June 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Food In Nigeria.". Foodbycountry.com. Accessed June 2011.
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