Akpith (Corn/Maize And Bean Flour Snack)
Ingredients
1 1/2 C. corn/maize meal
1/2 C. soy flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. chili powder (optional)
sugar to taste
1 C. water
oil
salt and pepper
Cooking Instructions
In a large saucepan, boil the water and then in half of the corn/maize meal and all the soy flour to make a thick porridge. Add the baking powder, chili powder if using and sugar; season. Cook this for 10 minutes over a low heat, stirring constantly. Then remove the pan and set aside to cool for 10 minutes or so. At this point, mix in the remaining corn/maize meal and combine thoroughly, adding water to produce a stiff dough. Now pour enough oil into a pan or wok to give a depth of around 2 inches), and heat up. While it is warming mold the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. With the oil sizzling hot, slide 4 or 5 balls carefully into the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they are golden brown.
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