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Penja pepper: origin, flavour, uses and buying tips
Understand Cameroon’s PGI pepper and preserve the aroma of white and black Penja pepper.
Pèbè: how to use African calabash nutmeg
Flavour, preparation, dosage and pairings for this powerful Cameroonian spice.
Grains of paradise: flavour, dosage and cooking uses
A peppery, citrusy West African spice best ground immediately before use.
Turmeric: cooking uses, researched benefits and safety
Measure this colourful spice well and separate food uses from supplement claims.
Cloves: cooking uses, dosage and storage
Use their powerful flavour in sauces, drinks and marinades without overwhelming the dish.
Nutmeg: cooking uses, dosage and safety precautions
Grate only what you need and avoid excessive amounts of this concentrated spice.
How to organise an African pantry: 15 essentials and sound habits
Buy purposefully, group by use and store ingredients without losing aroma.
Jollof rice — the Nigerian recipe (and the feud with Ghana)
West Africa's most disputed dish: the Nigerian jollof recipe, why it differs from the Ghanaian one, and how to nail it perfectly at home.
10 essential African spices to keep in your pantry
From bird's-eye chilli to ras-el-hanout via néré: the short list of spices that change everything, and why you'll find them at NKOH SHOP.