Ogi - Akamu

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Ogi - Akamu

Learn how to make creamy, smooth, and delicious Nigerian Akamu, also known as ogi or pap! Enjoy it for breakfast with akara, moi moi, or your favourite dishes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup akamu also known as ogi or pap
  • ¼ cup water for mixing the raw pap, room temperature
  • 3-4 cups water see notes, boiling
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or more, to taste - optional)
  • evaporated milk optional, or condensed milk, a splash

Instructions

  1. Place the raw pap inside a bowl or pot. Add the cold water, a little at a time, and combine until it has no lumps and obtains a smooth consistency.
  2. Add hot water in circular motions, a little at a time, and continue to stir until you obtain a smooth, ribbon-like consistency. Use more or less water, depending on the consistency you would like your ogi to have.
  3. Transfer to a bowl, top with some sugar (optional) and evaporated milk (optional), and serve with akara, moi moi, plantain, or your favourite dishes.

Notes

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  • The number of total servings shown is calculated using tools that we use. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
  • Use more water if you desire your ogi to have a lighter consistency.
  • If you prefer, you can drizzle a little milk or condensed milk on top of your pap, before serving!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.01g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.003g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g (0%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 86kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.01g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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