Kilishi-Nigerian Jerky

A  suya like snack worthy of worldwide acclaim-Kilishi- is West Africa's version of biltong or jerky.The Monitor reports:

freshly made Kilishi courtesy of the free range accountant

It is principally consumed as a snack and valued for its ease of storage, long shelf-life and high consumer acceptability. Because of its distinct and exotic flavour, kilishi has further gained wide acceptance not only in Nigeria but also across the sub-Saharan region and beyond. It is made from high quality beef obtained from the fillet and hind quarters of the remains of the animal. The product is sliced into thin sheets, covered in a preparation of a variety of spices and crushed groundnuts, after which they are spread to dry. Following this, each piece is then grilled and laid out to cool.

Roving Insight adds:

drying Kilishi courtesy of Caboose

Kilishi is a tropical intermediate moisture meat product that is prepared essentially from beef slices, infused in slurry of defatted groundnut paste and spices and then sun-dried. The ability of the product to keep for several months at room temperature is fast making the product a house-hold name. Kilishi is enjoyed by both young and old

And over to the meat processor,Klishi Emporia which:

Courtesy of roving insight

...manages and controls a kilishi sales distribution network, it also maintains a cordial relationship between the company and its customers as they would ensure that the kilishi is spread virtually all parts of the country. Because of the high demand for the kilishi meat, we have as part of the company structure, a standard and well equipped kilishi eatery outlet called (kilishi finesse) butcher and sausage where other delicacies such as shawama pizza, suya, teas and coffeeshop, fresh and hot kilishi.