Abacha (African Salad)
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.
Forkinによるオリジナルレシピ
- 合計時間
- 35 分
- 人数
- 4
- 難易度
- 普通
アレルゲン情報: 卵を含む可能性があります。アレルギーがある場合は、必ず材料の包装を確認してください。
下ごしらえ
材料
材料
- 250 gdried abacha, shredded
- 120 mlpalm oil
- 0.5 小さじpotash, dissolved in 2 tbsp water
- 50 gupe, cooked, sliced(お好みで)
- 2 個garden egg, sliced(お好みで)
- 1 個bouillon cube, vegan, crushed
- 1 個habanero pepper, minced
- 1 小さじogili isi(お好みで)
- 0.25 カップutazi leaf, chopped
- 0.5 小さじsalt
base
- 1 個yellow onion, thinly sliced, divided
garnish
- 0.5 個red onion, thinly sliced
調理器具
chopping board · large bowl · knife
作り方
手順
- 1
Soak the dried abacha in warm water for 10-15 minutes until softened, then drain thoroughly.
約15 分
調理のヒント: 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.
約1 分
調理のヒント: 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.
約2 分
- 4
Add the softened abacha, half of the yellow onion, crushed bouillon cube, minced habanero pepper, and salt to the bowl.
約2 分
- 5
If using, add the upe, garden egg, and ogili isi.
調理のヒント: 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.
約3 分
調理のヒント: 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.
約1 分
調理のヒント: Utazi leaves provide a slightly bitter and aromatic contrast.
- 8
Serve immediately as a snack or light meal.
おいしく保存
Store leftover abacha in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Best eaten cold or at room temperature; not suitable for reheating.