How to pronounce Nkwobi

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ŋkʷɔbi/. In plain English letters that is en-KWOH-bee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Nkwobi?

Nkwobi is a main dish of Nigeria. Where it comes from: South-East (Igbo). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and late at night. Its main ingredients are offal and beef. It tastes spicy and rich.

Where Nkwobi comes from

Nkwobi is one of 26 signature dishes of Nigeria on this map. See all dishes from Enugu State.

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