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HOW TO MAKE AKRA BANANA 🍌|| CAMEROONIAN RECIPE || SO-TASTY ||SOLISHY

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Akra Banana

Cultural Context

Originating from Cameroon, Akra Banana is a beloved snack made from ripe bananas and flour, often enjoyed for its sweet and savory flavor profile. Traditionally served during gatherings or as a street food, it reflects the resourcefulness of Cameroonian cuisine in utilizing local ingredients. Today, it is popular not only in Cameroon but also in various parts of West Africa, showcasing the region's culinary diversity.

CameroonianCMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cassava
1 cup corn flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 overripe bananas

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while cornmeal is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while canola oil is usually cheaper.

1

Peel the cassava and grate it using a grater.

2

Squeeze out the water from the grated cassava using a cloth.

3

Blend the overripe bananas until smooth.

4

Mix the grated cassava with corn flour, baking powder, salt, and blended bananas.

5

Use hands to mix until well combined.

6

Cover the mixture with a cloth and let it rest for one hour.

7

Form the mixture into small round balls.

8

Heat oil in a deep pan over low heat.

9

Fry the balls until golden brown, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Cooking Techniques

mashingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

graterclothchopping boarddeep pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Banana AkraAkra de Banane

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