SnackSide Dish

Abacha (African Salad)

Name: Abacha (African Salad)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 porcí
Cuisine: nigerian
Ingredients: 250 g dried abacha shredded; 120 ml palm oil; 0,5 lžička potash dissolved in 2 tbsp water; 1 ks yellow onion thinly sliced, divided; 0,5 ks red onion thinly sliced; 50 g upe cooked, sliced (volitelné); 2 ks garden egg sliced (volitelné); 1 ks bouillon cube vegan, crushed; 1 ks habanero pepper minced; 1 lžička ogili isi (volitelné); 0,25 hrnek utazi leaf chopped; 0,5 lžička salt

Abacha, also known as African Salad, is a traditional Nigerian dish made from dried, shredded cassava. This vegan version combines the cassava with a rich palm oil dressing, vegetables, and aromatic spices for a satisfying and flavorful snack or light meal.

Originální recept od Forkin

Celkový čas: 35 min
Počet porcí: 4
Obtížnost: Střední

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Suroviny

250 gdried abacha, shredded
120 mlpalm oil
0,5 lžičkapotash, dissolved in 2 tbsp water
50 gupe, cooked, sliced(volitelné)
2 ksgarden egg, sliced(volitelné)
1 ksbouillon cube, vegan, crushed
1 kshabanero pepper, minced
1 lžičkaogili isi(volitelné)
0,25 hrnekutazi leaf, chopped
0,5 lžičkasalt

base

1 ksyellow onion, thinly sliced, divided

garnish

0,5 ksred onion, thinly sliced

Vybavení

chopping board · large bowl · knife

Postup

Krok za krokem

1
Soak the dried abacha in warm water for 10-15 minutes until softened, then drain thoroughly.
Přibližně 15 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Ensure the abacha is completely drained to prevent a watery dish.
2
In a large bowl, combine the palm oil with the dissolved potash solution.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: The potash helps emulsify the palm oil, giving the abacha its characteristic creamy texture and color.
3
Stir the palm oil mixture vigorously until it thickens and turns into a yellowish paste.
Přibližně 2 min
4
Add the softened abacha, half of the yellow onion, crushed bouillon cube, minced habanero pepper, and salt to the bowl.
Přibližně 2 min
5
If using, add the upe, garden egg, and ogili isi.
Poznámka kuchaře: Ogili isi is a fermented seed paste that adds a unique umami flavor.
6
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until the abacha is evenly coated with the palm oil mixture and all flavors are combined.
Přibližně 3 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Use your hands for best results, ensuring every strand of abacha is coated.
7
Garnish with the remaining sliced yellow onion, red onion, and chopped utazi leaves.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Utazi leaves provide a slightly bitter and aromatic contrast.
8
Serve immediately as a snack or light meal.

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Skladování

Store leftover abacha in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ohřívání

Best eaten cold or at room temperature; not suitable for reheating.