Cow Skin (meat)
Nigerian food made from cow skin
Cow Skin is a Nigerian food made from processed cow skin. It is widely consumed across West Africa and is commonly used in soups, stews, and street food dishes. It is known as Kanda in the Southeastern part of Nigeria, Pomo in the Southwest, , and wele in Ghana . Cow skin is known for its chewy texture and ability to absorb the flavour of spices and sauces during cooking.
Preparation
The food is prepared from its raw material—cattle skin after hair removal, traditionally done by casting the skin on fire and then washed thoroughly. It may then be cut into pieces and either boiled immediately or preserved through smoking or drying.
Different preparation methods exist across Nigeria.
Legacy
Cow Skin is usually added to soups and stews. Its peppered form is sold on streets and in restaurants.
According to Public Health Nigeria, the meat-food contains collagen, lower in fat but contains less protein.
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