Cookbook:Akpi
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Akpi, also called njangsa/djansang and other names, is a tropical African tree (Ricinodendron heudelotii) whose seeds are used in cooking.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Akpi seeds are brown to black in color and aromatic.[1]
Use[edit | edit source]
The seeds are typically ground and used to flavor and thicken dishes.[1][2] If dried, they should be prepared using a moist cooking method.
Recipes[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ a b CABI (2022-01-07). "Ricinodendron heudelotii (njangsa)". doi:10.1079/cabicompendium.47583.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ "Ricinodendron heudelotii - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2023-11-27.