How to make Liberian Pepper Kala/puffPuff (African snack)

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor while still providing color.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is often preferred in tropical cuisines.

Pour 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.

Add 0.5 cups of sugar to the flour.

In a separate bowl, mix warm almond milk with 1 teaspoon of yeast and 0.5 teaspoon of yeast, then let it sit.

In the flour bowl, add 2 eggs and mix well.

Add almond milk gradually until the desired consistency is reached.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix.

Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet for frying.

Scoop spoonfuls of the dough and drop them into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.

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