Okpa recipe

2h 8m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add warm water to a bowl and add your red oil.
  2. 2Add your blended bambara nuts (called okpa in Igbo).
  3. 3Mix until it thickens, then add hot water (not too hot to burn your fingers).
  4. 4Keep mixing until there are no lumps.
  5. 5Add red scotch bonnet and salt.
  6. 6Mix well.
  7. 7Pour the mixture into plastic bags and tie them tightly.
  8. 8Place the filled bags in a pot of boiling water.
  9. 9Boil for about 5 minutes, or until the okpa has solidified.
  10. 10Remove from the pot and cut into slices.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Okpa flour
  • 2 tablespoons Red oil
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Red scotch bonnet

Equipment

potbowlspoonknife