Shuku-Shuku

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup groundnut oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Steamed white rice, for serving

Directions

1. Heat the groundnut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Add the cayenne pepper, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Serve the shuku-shuku over steamed white rice.

Interesting Facts

• Shuku-shuku is a traditional Nigerian dish that dates back to the early 1900s.
• The dish is usually served with a side of steamed white rice.
• Groundnut oil, which is made from peanuts, is a popular cooking oil in West Africa.