Crunchy "KoKoro"
My trip to Kaduna in the Northern Part of Nigeria had me crunching on this Scrumptious-Addictive "KoKoro" (Crispy Cornmeal Snack).
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Today being Valentine day; my husband pulled a good surprise on me. He and the Kids showed up at my work place, each with a beautiful flower! With that came a massage reservation...Cool...right? I also pretended like he's not getting anything from me. I know he's been missing home especially Kaduna. My husband though a Yoruba was born and bred in Kaduna. Hence these Sexy Meals...a reminiscence to his Northern memories with other goodies! The 4 course menu started with this sexy appetizer. For sure he's not seen nor tasted this for years.
This is made with corn meal, ground toasted peanut, brown sugar-my twist, little bit of almond flour-another twist of mine, pinch of salt and all spice seasoning-my twist. Ingredients are combined and stirred into boiling water till mass/dough is formed like polenta. Spread to cool slightly. Dust both palms with cornmeal, take a little bit and roll between palms to desired length, and roll over slightly cornmeal dusted board and chill for 30 minutes. Deep fry in Peanut oil on 350 degree Fahrenheit till golden brown. About 3 minutes.
Tanfiri (Donkwa)
Another Northern Nigerian snack. North is known for groundnut/peanut, corn amidst other products. And so it is not unusual to have threads of peanut, corn etc. in their meals. This is very similar to Kokoro. except that liquid for this is ice cold water and of course I added my twists; toasted sesame seeds, smoked Hungarian paprika and pinch of clove.
Fried Cassava Cakes w/Mango & Cilantro Salsa
All you Carribean & Spanish; y'all know cassava roots from west Africa right?
Recipe Coming soon.
Sexy Boiled Yam/Roasted Chicken Thigh & Sautéed Kale
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