Good food is good thus says one of the popular Maxims. We bring to you a few delicacies that Nigerians irrespective of tribe enjoy so much and is gradually becoming a national delicacy
1. NKWOBI and PALM WINE:
NKWOBI with PALM WINE
Nkwobi initially was an igbo delicacy that is made with ukazi leaves, goat head (Isi-Ewu), Ukpaka, red oil, onions, etc. those in the eastern villages of Nigeria usually enjoy this delicacy with Fresh palm wine while those in the cities normally substitute palmy with Beer. arguably Nkwobi has its origin from Imo state of Nigeria
2. ABACHA:
Abacha
Abacha was primarily a delicacy that has its Origin from Enugu State of Nigeria, it is usually prepared with Cassava sliced and sun dried over a long period of time. the dried and sliced cassava is thereafter soaked in a hot water and other ingredients like ukpaka, onions, red oil, garden egg (Sliced), etc. it is gradually becoming a national food because a lot of Nigerians are eating it. a friend once told me that there is a popular joint in Kano where Abacha is served and even the northerners are the highest patronizers there. It is better served with fried fish. wao! salivating i guess
3 FRESH FISH:
Fresh fish
Fresh fish arguably has its origin from the River-rine areas of Nigeria as a result of abundance of fish there. there are different patterns fish is used for food. Fresh fish has become a national delicacy because it is widely and generally eaten in a every part of the country
4. ROASTED CORN:
Roasted corn
Roasted corn is widely eaten by all and sundry irrespective of tribe and religion. the only difference is that while some prefer to enjoy it with pear as seen above, others prefer to enjoy it with coconut (Kwakwas) but the bottomline is that the rich, the poor enjoy this.
In case any of these delicacies made you to salivate, sorry you are not alone on this long journey of endless salivating. Even the writer also had his own fair share of salivating. lol
Nice one bro
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