Abuja is the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is located in the northern part of Nigeria, while in Abuja there are a number of local delicacies you will come across and should try. The top 5 of those delicacies are
- Kilishi
If Abuja were to have a flag kilishi would be on it. Kilishi is the food everyone who travels to Abuja takes back home with them. KIlishi is a form of jerky made from deboned cow, goat or sheep meat. You can eat it with plenty of pepper if you’re a fan of hot and spicy.
- Fura de Nunu (Yoghurt with Millet)
Most commonly sold by beautifully adorned Fulani ladies with big calabashes under trees, fura de nunu is a regular lunch item in Abuja. It is made from millet flour which has been spiced with ginger, cloves and occasionally, pepper. It may also be garnished with raspberries and blueberries.
- Dambu
Dambu is another popular meat snack in Abuja.It is usually made with lamb but the occasional vendor could use beef or chicken. Dambu could be eaten on its own or with other food such as fried eggs and rice.
- Kuli-Kuli
Kuli-kuli is made from roasted peanuts/groundnuts which are grounded to a semi-paste and then mixed with select spices and then deep fried until it hardens. It could be eaten alone or with a mixture of garri, sugar and water.
- Masa (Rice Cake)
Masa or Waina is another northern Nigerian staple similar to a pan-fried rice cake, it is made from a type of rice called sinasir which is extremely white in color and soaks up water when soaked.
There you have it, 5 local foods to check out when in Abuja.
