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Egusi is a flavorful soup or sauce that is popular throughout West and Central Africa (most noteably Nigeria and Central African Republic) consisting of onions, tomatoes, hot chili peppers, and oil. It is traditionally thickened with flour that is made from seeds of gourds, pumpkins, melons, and squashes.
The egusi is typically seasoned with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. When the soup or sauce develops a smooth consistency, it is then usually served with boiled vegetables, rice, or a variety of grilled fish and meat dishes.
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Chermoula is a North African marinade consisting of lemon juice, olive oil, coriander, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili peppers, and salt. The final result is a rough-textured paste that is traditionally used with fish or seafood dishes. Although it is mostly used to give flavor to fish, chermoula might also be used on meat and vegetables, as a dipping sauce, or as a dressing for salads.
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This flavorful Ivory Coast-style sauce consists of peanut butter, water, hot chili peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and onions. Most commonly, it is used as a thickening sauce in chicken dishes. It is typically served over long-grain white rice.
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