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Kuli-kuli

Traditional dish from Nigeria

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About Kuli-kuli

Nigerian snack that is made from dry roasted peanuts/groundnuts

Kuli-kuli is a Nigerian snack primarily made from peanuts, first made by the Nupe people of Nigeria. It is a popular snack in Nigeria, Benin, northern Cameroon and Ghana. Today kuli-kuli is accepted across the globe. It is often eaten alone or with a mixture of garri also known as cassava flakes, sugar and water, popularly called "garri soakings". It is also eaten with Hausa koko, fura, and akamu, and is sometimes ground and put into salad. It is often ground and used as an ingredient for suya and kilishi.

Key Ingredients

  • peanut

Components

  • table salt
  • sugar
  • chili pepper
  • peanut
  • seasoning

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Nigeria
Traditional Nigeria cuisine

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