{"product_id":"nigerian-crayfish","title":"NIGERIAN CRAYFISH - 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigerian crayfish are small, sun-dried or smoked crustaceans (specifically shrimps or prawns) that serve as a foundational, savoury seasoning in Nigerian and West African cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used whole or ground into powder, they add a rich, umami, slightly salty flavour to soups, stews, rice, and pottage dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTrue Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhat is popularly known as \"crayfish\" in Nigeria is generally small, dried, saltwater or freshwater shrimp\/prawns, not the freshwater crawfish found in other regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFlavour Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey provide a savoury, deep, seafood-like umami, acting as a crucial flavour enhancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are high in protein, iron, calcium, and zinc while being low in fat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCulinary Usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGround:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOften ground into a coarse or fine powder and added to stew bases and soups like Egusi or Ogbono.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWhole:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUsed in sauces, rice dishes, and stews for extra texture and flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey should be stored in airtight containers in a dry place to prevent moisture and insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWhy They Are Popular:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-pl=\"|[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrayfish is considered an indispensable \"anchor\" of traditional Nigerian flavours, enhancing almost any savoury dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NGBRIGHT FOODSTUFFS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61464637178186,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8652\/5770\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-29at20.37.45u.jpg?v=1774813475","url":"https:\/\/ngbrightfoodstuffs.com\/products\/nigerian-crayfish","provider":"NGBRIGHT FOODSTUFFS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}