The Essential Guide to Spices, Vegetables, and Seeds

Learn essential facts about spices, vegetables, plant seeds, and other seasoning with our straightforward guide. Find information on their origins, uses in cooking, flavor characteristics, and practical tips for incorporating them into your meals. Our Database seeks to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of these ingredients in everyday cooking.

SPICES

VEGETABlES

SEEDS

Spices and Seeds
Suya Pepper
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Thyme
Thyme
Selim Peppers - Xylopia Aethiopica - Uda
Selim Peppers / Xylopia Ethiopica / Uda
Brown Black-eyed Beans or Peas
Brown Black-eyed Beans
Ewedu Leaf
Ewedu Leaf
Cilantro
Cilantro
Ground Crayfish
Ground Crayfish
Ground Turmeric
Ground Turmeric
Garlic Powder
Garlic Powder
Spices and Seeds
Yanghanyanghan or Prekese – Tetrapleura Tetraptera
Roasted Groundnut or Peanuts
Roasted Groundnut or Peanut
Nigeria Cooking - Ugwu Leaf
Ugwu Leaf
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Spices and Seeds
Ground Pepper
Egusi
Egusi
Spices and Seeds
Calabash Nutmeg – Ehuru (Igbo)
Peeled Black-Eyed Beans
Pealed Black-eyed Beans
Sliced Ugwu for Cooking
Sliced Ugwu
Smoked Paprika
Smoked Paprika
Curry Powder
Curry Powder
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Spices and Seeds
White Black-eyed Beans
Spices and Seeds
Spinach
Water Leaf
Waterleaf or Water Leaf