🇳🇬 Nigeria recipe
Kilishi
Kilishi is Nigeria's ancient answer to beef jerky, a paper-thin dried meat delicacy that originated with the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria and has been perfected over centuries. Unlike ordinary dried meat, kilishi involves coating thinly sliced beef with a complex paste of ground peanuts, spices, and honey before sun-drying and brief roasting, creating a uniquely crunchy, sweet-spicy-savory snack. The meticulous preparation process, which can take several days, reflects the patience and craftsmanship of traditional Hausa food culture.
Prep1 hr
Cook8 hrs (including drying)
Serves6
Difficultyhard
Ingredients
- 1kg lean beef (topside or silverside), partially frozen for easier slicing
- 1.5 cups roasted groundnuts (peanuts), finely ground
- 3 tablespoons ground dried chili peppers (tattasai)
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 seasoning cubes, finely crushed
- Salt to taste
- Warm water for mixing the paste
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 10 g
