NIGERIAN DRY PEPPER - 50g Seeds or Blended

Nigerian dry pepper is a staple condiment made from sun-dried or smoked hot peppers – typically Scotch bonnets, habaneros, or bird's eye chillies – ground into flakes or powder. It is prized for its intense heat, smoky aroma, and deep flavour and is commonly used in Nigerian soups, stews, Jollof rice, and Suya spices.

Key Aspects of Nigerian Dry Pepper:

• Types: Popular varieties include ground dried Ata Rodo (Scotch bonnet), smoked Cameroon pepper (yellow/black), dried Tatashe (bell pepper), and dried Shombo (Cayenne).
• Flavour/Heat: Known for being significantly hotter and more aromatic than typical Western chilli powders.
• Usage: It can be added directly to oil during frying for stew bases or used as a heat booster in soups.
• Nutritional Value: Rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
• Common Applications: Essential for making Ewa Agoyin stew, authentic smoky Jollof rice, and as a marinade for meat.