Nigerians love to eat chilli. If there is one thing all
tribes in Nigeria have in common; is their love for chilli locally called
pepper. Its fair to say that almost every Nigerian food contains some amount of
chilli in it. Chilli which is locally called pepper is an essential ingredient
in almost every meal.
Nigerians love to eat pepper. I would say that the best way
to a Nigerian’s heart is to present them with a meal well spiced having a
noticeable amount of chilli in it. Some Nigerians even go as far as saying that
if there is no pepper in their food that it could cause them to throw up or
vomit.
There are different types of chillies consumed in Nigeria;
there is the scotch bonnet, mixed pepper, bird eye chilli, finger chilli, red
bell pepper and more. Peppers are great for the body; they are a naturally
healthy choice. They provide the body with lots of nutrients needed to function
properly.
For best result; it is recommended that you use a
combination of peppers when cooking your stews or any food. Using an assorted
combination of peppers when cooking a meal gives your food a scintillating
flavour rich aroma and a deep sumptuous taste.
The more variety of chilli you use to prepare your stews for
example, the better tasting the outcome of that stew will be. Using a rich
blend of different types of chilli to cook stew, jollof rice or any local food
will produce a richly flavoured tasting food.
No wonder Nigerians love chilli! I am guessing their love
for pepper emanates from the need to produce a deep flavoured, deliciously
tasting, aroma filled meal especially for loved ones!
Next time you meet a Nigerian and want to impress them, try
inviting them over to your home for a chilli packed meal or better still take
them out to a proper Home cooked Nigerian restaurant.
They will love you for that.
