{"product_id":"whole-dried-crayfish-traditional-taste-2oz","title":"Whole Dried Crayfish – Nigerian Crayfish, Traditional Taste, 2 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole dried crayfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is the seasoning you can't leave out of Nigerian and West African cooking. Added to egusi, ogbono, okra soup, efo riro, jollof and pepper soup, it gives that deep, smoky, savory taste that makes a pot taste like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bag from Traditional Taste, a local company here in Chicago, holds \u003cstrong\u003ewhole dried Nigerian crayfish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use them whole in soups and stews, or grind them at home for fresh crayfish seasoning. It's a Product of Nigeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use whole dried crayfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole in soups and stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse quickly and drop a handful into egusi, ogbono, okra or pepper soup while it simmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround at home:\u003c\/strong\u003e pulse in a blender or spice grinder for a few seconds to make your own crayfish seasoning. Freshly ground has the strongest aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn rice and beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e add ground crayfish to jollof, fried rice, beans or moi moi for extra depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs well with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/igbasan-foods-egusi-melon-seeds\"\u003eegusi seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/igbasan-foods-ogbono\"\u003eground ogbono\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/igbasan-foods-epo-pupa-palm-oil-1-litre\"\u003eEpo Pupa palm oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place, or in the fridge or freezer once opened so the flavor stays fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried crayfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e contains shellfish (crayfish). Packaged on equipment that also handles milk, egg, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, shrimp and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is crayfish in African cooking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest African crayfish are small freshwater shrimp that are smoked and dried. They're one of the most important seasonings in Nigerian and Cameroonian cooking, and they're different from the live crawfish used in Louisiana boils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this ground crayfish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This bag is whole dried crayfish. If you want powder, grind it at home in a blender or spice grinder in a few seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much crayfish should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout a small handful whole, or 1 to 2 tablespoons ground, for a family-size pot of soup. Taste and add more if you like it stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy Nigerian crayfish near me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Yado African \u0026amp; Caribbean Market at 1651 E 87th St in Chicago, or order online and we'll ship it to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traditional Taste","offers":[{"title":"1 × 2oz bag","offer_id":67591088963736,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 × 2oz bags (Save 2%)","offer_id":67591096467608,"sku":null,"price":15.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 × 2oz bags (Save 4%)","offer_id":67591096500376,"sku":null,"price":38.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 × 2oz bags (Save 6%)","offer_id":67591096533144,"sku":null,"price":75.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/8178\/7800\/files\/ground-crayfish-crayfish-powder-traditional-taste-2-oz-5310060.jpg?v=1790639298","url":"https:\/\/yadomarket.com\/products\/whole-dried-crayfish-traditional-taste-2oz","provider":"Yado African \u0026 Caribbean Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}