Here are 10 unusual foods Nigerians eat

I thought long about these things that we eat in this part of the world but may be strange to people from other parts of the world unless those in the farm settlements over there. Finally, I came up with this simple list of some foods that I think are really unconventional as foods but when I talked to some people, I deduced that unusual might end up being a matter of where you have lived and what you have been exposed to in life.

Here are 10 unusual and totally unconventional foods eaten by Nigerians:

Snakes

Considered weird, dangerous and scary to most, these are a favourite for many Nigerians who say they taste like fish. These are served well-seasoned, roasted or fried.

Bat meat

Used as scary creatures in many horror movies, these winged mammals can be found on many expressways just waiting to be sold.

Dog meat

For many people, dogs are man's best friend, in certain parts of the country, they are man's best delicacy.

African Palm Weevil Larvae

Anyone travelling to the South has most likely seen these on the roadsides. Popularly known as "Akokuno" or edible worms, these are usually roasted with pepper.

Cow Brain Stew

Unlike the regular stew that goes with chicken, turkey, beef or fish, this one contains cow brains. Regarded as a delicacy for some tribes, it is used to prepare a special stew known as "Kwanya."

Winged Termites

These are considered a snack in some parts of the country. Found during the rainy season, they are collected, washed, salted and roasted to the delight of the eaters. They are commonly referred to as "esusu" and "chinge".

Grasscutter Faeces

Who wants to something that faeces attached it, you ask? Well, Nigerians apparently do. The droppings of grass cutters are collected and used by people in certain parts to prepare soup. This is because of the belief that it is nutritious and makes the food smell great.

Grasshoppers

This is a favourite among children who delight in hunting them down. Once they are found, they are fried, boiled, salted, or sun-dried and munched upon.

Locusts

These are usually fried with palm oil, smoked or dried.

Crickets

Like grasshoppers, this is another fave for kids who take great pleasure in hunting for them and then taking them home to be fried or roasted with pepper.