Here is a list of animals and other things you probably didn’t know Nigerians enjoy cooking and eating. Which of them have you had?READ FULL CONTENT>>>>>>
While you may be used to just chicken and fish, there are people in parts of Nigeria that quite adventurous with their meat. Here are 15 unconventional foods that Nigerians eat.
1. Cow brain
Cow brain is a delicacy for some tribes. The brain of the cow is used to prepare a special stew known as “Kwanya” and could make the faint-hearted ill. If you don’t have the guts, simply don’t eat it!
2. Grass cutter Faeces
The droppings of a grass cutter are used by some people to prepare soup. It is believed it makes the food smell good, and it is also highly nutritive.
3. Dog meat
While the rest of the world believes that the dog is man’s best friend, some Nigerians, particularly Calabar and Ondo people, see the animal as a delicacy. A dog is not necessarily meant to be a pet or guard the house, sometimes it is just a good source of protein.
4. Snakes
Apparently, snakes taste like fish. They are well-seasoned, roasted or fried. People aren’t afraid of the fangs and venom, neither are they afraid of the cold-blooded slimy animal.
5. Monkey
Even though monkeys and apes are like second cousins to human beings, some Nigerians have no problem cutting up these species and making a bubbling pot of stew with them. Monkeys for meat are discouraged as they are said to be one way that the ebola virus is spread.
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6. Locusts
Locusts are of the grasshopper specie and destroy crops. They are usually fried with palm oil, smoked or dried.
7. Bat
Apparently, a lot of Nigerians enjoy bat meat. The winged mammals are a delicacy in certain places, and you can even get some to buy on the expressway from those selling ‘bush meat’. They are also discouraged as they are speculated to be one form that the ebola virus is spread.
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8. Winged termites
9. Palm weevil larvae
After harvesting palm wine from the palm tree, the tree is left to rot and later produces some kind of big worms, popularly known as “Akokuno”. These worms are roasted and eaten as a delicacy.
10. Grasshoppers
Hunting grasshoppers is a favourite pastime for children in rural areas. They can be fried, boiled, salted, or sun-dried.READ FULL CONTENT>>>>>>
