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kilishi

🇳🇪 A dish from Niger

kilishi, a dish from Niger
Abubakar M. Ahmad · CC BY-SA 3.0

Kilishi is a version of jerky that originates in Hausaland which consists of most of Southern Niger and Northern Nigeria. It is a form of dried meat, typically made with beef, lamb and mutton, or chevon.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientslean beef, groundnut paste, spices, chili, salt
🔥Cooking methodthinly sliced, sun-dried, coated and roasted
👅Flavour & stylespicy, peppery, intensely savory
🕒When it’s eatensnack or protein-rich on-the-go bite

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Frequently asked questions

Where does kilishi come from?
kilishi is a dish that originated in Niger.
What is kilishi?
Kilishi is a version of jerky that originates in Hausaland which consists of most of Southern Niger and Northern Nigeria. It is a form of dried meat, typically made with beef, lamb and mutton, or chevon.