My Everyday Lagos is a critically acclaimed cookbook that brings West African cuisine to western audiences. Specialty ingredients, spice mixes and unusual techniques set this book apart for us.

Recipes and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Bon Appetit article featuring Yewande Komolafe
• Mom’s Sunday chicken
• Omo Tunde’s spice blend
• Jacobsen salt tins
• Citrus tonic
• Fermented grain bowls
• Stewed sardines
• Coconut milk caramels

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