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See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:25pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Me I am Igbo and from when I was born till now I have eaten just one insect. (Roasted cricket). Although some of my Igbo brothers and sisters eat some insect that flies when it rains I see it in the market I have never tasted it . I have seen uroboh people eating edible worms. Many food might look yuk or wow to you. But that is why it's good to explore. Let me show you. Feel free to point the ones you love or the ones that bring back memories. Follow me let's go Palm Weevil larvae 5 Likes
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by illicit(m): 1:28pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
The worm is delicious 7 Likes |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:29pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 2 here is snake. Same people say it tastes like fish. Me I don't understand how hunger will make someone to be eyeing snake Sha 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:29pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
illicit: Sweet how ? Heard it tastes sour because it's filled with palm wine . Any health benefits? |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by opera1(m): 1:30pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Uyomiya: Highly proteious with saturated fat 4 Likes |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:32pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 3 Winged termites This is the one I said it's being sold in the market. I have seen it in imo state, it's being sold in cups like rice with sliced pepper, people chew it like snacks 21 Likes 1 Share
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by illicit(m): 1:32pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Uyomiya: I don't know about the benefits tho but I know it must be nutritious It's sour if u eat it raw, I can't. It's delicious if u cook it in Stew or soup. It's found in Palm trees 2 Likes |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:33pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
illicit: I had someone taste It in the car back during my NYSC . It was roasted with fresh pepper on tiny sticks by the roadside. According to few in the vehicle it was sweet , according to some it was awful Picture example is below
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Chinjo2: 1:35pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Add frog join am |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:37pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 4 grasshopper. Is this for snack abi e get taste when different like I don't understand 1 Like
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by kestolove95(m): 1:38pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
If no n cow, goat nd chicken count me out 2 Likes |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:39pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Chinjo2: Frog no bad oo. Some part of ebonyi,Kwara and Benue dey chop. Called jumping chicken. I go like taste am 2 Likes
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:40pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
kestolove95: My elder brother buy grasshopper full nylon him and e guys use am drink beer. My eyes wan fall that day 6 Likes |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:41pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
opera1: Cool |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:43pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 5 Agama lizard Oboi okay let's continue Agama lizards were very popular during the civil war when there was little to eat. Now it is something that is eaten, not quite often and especially by children in rural areas who are adventurous. The lizard is roasted for its meat.
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by opera1(m): 1:44pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Uyomiya: Rich in protein too |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:45pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 6 caterpillars You can find the black worms in fried, dried or roasted state, being sold in local village markets in Nigeria. They can be eaten roasted or used in soups and stews. 2 Likes
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:46pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
opera1: I have not tasted it . I can't bring my mind to do it , but I will try it let me just see |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by illicit(m): 1:47pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
I can never eat Lizard 3 Likes |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:48pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 7 dog meat. As for me if I try everything on the list I will never try dog meat. I train dogs and they are wonderful creatures that behave like humans 8 Likes
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:49pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
illicit: Such is life and people rush it . That is why I said some may sound yuck or wow That's life |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by illicit(m): 1:50pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Uyomiya: Yes I have never ate grasshoppers too But u see frog ehn, it's very delicious |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 1:52pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
illicit: I go like taste frog. I mean what can go wrong, na meat na 1 Like |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 2:14pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 8 Tortoise Omo 1 Like
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 2:16pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 9 Alligator I have seen this in warri also ibudu market in warri and it's like normal. I have not tasted it , I will love to try . Just confused because I heard if you don't Cook it right it's poisonous. 2 Likes
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 2:23pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 10 snails Some people forbid it , but I love it I have tasted it and it is cool . Although the bigger ones are expensive, you can get just one piece for 500 and if you are buying in a hotel one can be 1000 naira . 20 Likes
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by loosecanon50(m): 2:26pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Any weird food wey pass winged termites, abeg I no chop. Yuck 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by mightyhaze: 2:27pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
illicit:delicious actually 1 Like |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 2:28pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 11 rat 1 Like
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 2:33pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
loosecanon50: Hahahahah that one when you call fit still be yuck for another person 1 Like |
Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 2:33pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Number 12 bat 1 Like
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Re: See Weird Things Nigerians Consume As Food by Uyomiya: 2:40pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
mightyhaze: Hmmm |
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