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Recipe of the day: How to prepare dog meat Badagry style

The consumption of dog meat is not only limited to countries like China, Korea, and Vietnam, but it is also a common practice in various regions of Nigeria. Although the morality of eating dog meat remains a subject of debate, there are individuals who make a living from this unconventional food.

Dog meat is primarily consumed in Calabar and Ondo, but it is more widespread than many people realize. In fact, it is also prepared and sold in Enugu and Badagry, where some consumers have various reasons for eating it, while others view it as just another meat.

The cultural diversity in Nigeria means that the morality of eating dog meat cannot be discussed without considering the nuances of different cultures. It is unfair to dismiss another culture’s practices simply because one may not understand them.

For those curious about the preparation of dog meat in Badagry, here is one method:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Wash the meat and cut it into desirable pieces.
  2. Place the meat in a clean pot and add seasoning cubes, pepper, onions, scent leaves, and salt to taste. Pour about two cups of water and let it boil until the skin is slightly soft.
  3. Drain the meat.
  4. Heat up a grill and place the meat on it, allowing it to grill on all sides for approximately 20 minutes.

Serve the grilled dog meat with a cold glass of palm wine.