Kilishi
The Sahel's spicy peanut beef jerky
Think of it as: Like beef jerky dipped in satay spice
Beef jerky wearing a spicy peanut coat.
What does it taste like?
Nutty and very spicy, with deep beef flavor as you chew.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureCrisp, then chewy
What is it?
Thin sheets of beef are sun-dried, coated in a spiced peanut paste, dried again, then flame-roasted. It's a specialty of the Sahel, from Niger to northern Nigeria.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Bought at markets as a snack and a popular gift for travelers.
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🇳🇪Niger
CapitalNiamey
Populationabout 28.8 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesUranium mining, Agriculture, Livestock
Japan's Foreign Ministry advises leaving much of the country for safety reasons.
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Fun factAbout half the population is under 15, making it one of the youngest countries on Earth.
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Ingredients
- 1kg beef round
- 200g peanut flour
- 1 tbsp chili
- Ginger and garlic
- 1 onion
- Salt
How to make it (one way)
- Slice the beef into thin, wide sheets
- Sun-dry for about half a day
- Make a paste of peanut flour, spices and water
- Coat the meat and dry again
- Roast briefly over charcoal