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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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: African , Nigerian

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  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

Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.01g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.003g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 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

% 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.