A small wood bowl of tomato paste next to a wood spoon with tomato paste and fresh tomatoes in the background on wood surface - Mescioglu/Getty Images More often than not, you can make a super tasty ...

When it comes to Nigerian cuisine, we don't just cook, we create! And let's be honest, you don’t want to be that person who sticks to the same old dish every time or follows a rigid cooking routine.

Basically, tomato paste is what happens when you cook down tomatoes for a long time, removing as much water as possible, as well as their seeds and skin. It's just super concentrated tomato.

This humble ingredient is a powerhouse in all kinds of cooking. Tomato paste delivers deep, savory flavor and thickness without extra liquid, making it a foundational ingredient for building rich ...