Cookbook:Kuli Kuli (Nigerian Crunchy Peanut Fritter)
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Kuli Kuli (Nigerian Crunchy Peanut Fritter) | |
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Kuli kuli is a Nigerian snack originating in the north, but appreciated in other regions of the country. It is made from dry roasted groundnut, and it has a crunchy texture. It is very easy to make but can be time consuming.
Ingredients
[edit | edit source]- Dry roasted groundnuts
- Ground ginger
- Groundnut oil
- Chilli pepper (optional)
Equipment
[edit | edit source]- Grinder
- Pan/pot
- Stove
- Plate
Procedure
[edit | edit source]- Grind the roasted groundnuts and ginger until smooth, but do not allow it to completely become a paste.
- Squeeze the groundnut paste to remove as much oil as possible. This is required to make the finished kuli kuli crunchy.
- Mold the paste into any shape of your choice.
- Heat the groundnut oil in a frying pan or pot. Some minced onion can be added for extra flavor.
- Add the groundnut paste pieces to the oil, and fry until crunchy.
- Remove from the oil, drain any excess oil, and let it cool.