Building an authentic Nigerian kitchen starts with quality ingredients. Zee African Foods brings you everything you need to create delicious West African meals in San Antonio.
1. Palm Oil (Red Oil)
The foundation of countless Nigerian dishes, authentic palm oil gives your food that distinctive rich color and flavor.
2. Egusi (Melon Seeds)
Ground egusi is essential for making the beloved egusi soup, a staple in Nigerian households.
3. Dried Ponmo
This versatile ingredient adds texture and protein to soups and stews.
4. Crayfish
Nigerian crayfish provides an unmistakable umami flavor that elevates any dish.
5. Ogbono Seeds
Perfect for making draw soup, ogbono is a must-have for authentic Nigerian cooking.
6. Stockfish
Dried stockfish adds deep, complex flavors to pepper soup and other traditional dishes.
7. Uziza Leaves
These aromatic leaves are perfect for seasoning pepper soup and other delicacies.
8. Locust Beans (Iru/Dawadawa)
This fermented seasoning adds authentic depth to Nigerian soups and stews.
9. Scotch Bonnet Peppers
For that signature Nigerian heat, nothing beats fresh scotch bonnet peppers.
10. Yam Flour (Elubo)
Essential for making amala, a popular Nigerian swallow.
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Find all these ingredients and more at Zee African Foods in San Antonio. We offer competitive prices, quality products, and convenient delivery options throughout Texas and nationwide.
