Cuisine of Niger
The Cuisine of Niger reflects many traditional African cuisines, and a significant amount of spices are used in dishes.[1] Grilled meat, seasonal vegetables, salads and various sauces are some of the foods consumed.[1]
Meals in Niger usually start with colorful salads made from seasonal vegetables. Typical Niger meals consist of a starch (rice being the most popular) paired with a sauce or stew. The stews are usually made with vegetables because meat is very scarce. The starches eaten most often are millet and rice, couscous is saved for special occasions. Porridge, wheat dumplings and beignets are some of Niger's popular snacks. [2]
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 [3]
- Cassava root [3]
- Jollof rice [3]
- Rice [3]
- Mangoes [3]
- Palm nut soup [3]
- Efo (greens stew) [3]
- Dodo (fried plantains) [3]
- Chicken [3]
- Fish [3]
- Goat [3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Nigerien Cuisine.". Wikia recipes wiki. Accessed June 2011.
- ^ Cuisine in the Sahara FoodSpring.com Retrieved 2012-03-22
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Food In Nigeria.". Foodbycountry.com. Accessed June 2011.
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