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homemade Nigerian seasoning mix

Homemade Nigerian All-Purpose Seasoning Mix

A bold, oil-free Nigerian seasoning mix made with dried seafood, aromatics, and peppers. Perfect for boosting flavor in soups, stews, sauces, and everyday meals while eating in a calorie deficit.
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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: condiments, seasoning
Cuisine: Nigerian, West African
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dehydrated onions
  • Dehydrated garlic
  • Dry panla fish broken to small bits
  • Crayfish
  • Smoked prawns
  • Bonga fish broken to small bits
  • Dry hot peppers

Method
 

  1. Dehydrate onions and garlic overnight until completely dry.
  2. In a dry pan, toast panla fish, crayfish, smoked prawns, bonga fish, and dry peppers until fragrant.
  3. Add dehydrated onions and garlic and toast briefly.
  4. Allow mixture to cool completely.
  5. Blend into a fine powder.
  6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • No oil required
  • Adjust pepper level to taste
  • Shelf stable for up to 2 months if kept dry