NIGERIAN WOMAN'S LIFE MAKING AND SELLING POPULAR NIGERIAN STREET FOOD FOR A LIVING| Danica Kosy

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthy fats, while sunflower seed butter is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrients, while all-purpose is often cheaper.

Prepare the marinade by mixing peanut butter with spices and water until smooth.

Slice the beef into thin strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Skewer the marinated beef onto sticks, ensuring even spacing.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the skewered beef for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and slightly charred.

For Puff Puff, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Add warm water gradually and mix until a smooth batter forms.

Cover the batter and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

Scoop batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

For Akara, blend soaked beans with onions and spices until smooth.

Shape the mixture into balls and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.

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