Stories

We all encounter food every day.  We create new memories with food, it brings family and friends together and we share a few laughs along the way.  At bulk bananas, we want to share some of our stories with you.

Nigerian food, like Nigerian people, is full of character, unique and always refreshing.  It might be a little greasy at times, and sometimes leaves a bad taste in your mouth but it is often so delicious you over look the misses.

Our goal is to regularly post some of our favorite food stories.  We hope you enjoy them and we welcome your stories as well. We also welcome suggestions on what you will like to read about.  Feel free to share these stories with your friends and families and happy eating!

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Kuli kuli recipe

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Kuli kuli recipe courtesy of The Nigerian Cookbook by Miriam Isoun and H.O. Antonio

Kuli kuli is a Hausa term for fried groundnut balls.

Directions

  1. Pound the roasted shelled groundnuts in a mortar or on a stone until smooth.
  2. Collect into a ball, kneel and squeeze to remove oil. A little water can be added at each squeeze until most of the oil is extracted.
  3. Shape the remaining pulp into balls or shapes of letters of the alphabets.
  4. Heat 3 cm deep groundnut oil in a frying pan until it begins to smoke. Fry a few slices of onion in to flavor.
  5. Fry groundnut balls until golden brown. Kuli kuli is a tasy snack which can be served hot or cold.
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