Nigerian Ingredient Guides — Know Your Ingredients

New to Nigerian cooking? Our ingredient guides explain everything you need to know about the key ingredients in Nigerian cuisine — what they are, where they come from, how to use them, and where to buy them in the UK.

Seeds and Nuts

🌰 Egusi (Melon Seeds)🌰 Ogbono (Wild Mango Seeds)

Oils and Fats

🫙 Red Palm Oil

Dried Fish and Seafood

🐟 Stockfish 🦐 Ground Crayfish

Spices and Seasonings

🌶 Suya Spice (Yaji)

Swallows and Starches

🫙 Eba (Garri)🫙 Fufu 🫙 Amala

Where to Buy Nigerian Ingredients in the UK

All the ingredients covered in these guides are available from AfroSpice.co.uk — the UK's premier Nigerian food store. We stock over 200 authentic Nigerian and African food products, with free delivery across the UK on orders over £40. Every product is sourced for authenticity and quality.