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Aadun (Nigerian Corn Flour with Palm Oil)

Cuisine of Nigeria Aadun is a snack common amongst Yoruba-speaking people of Nigeria. There are two types of aadun: one made from pure corn flour and one made from corn flour mixed with palm oil and salt. This recipe is for the latter. The Kogi people add ground beans to modify the taste.

Aadun (Nigerian Corn Flour with Palm Oil) prepared recipe
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Method

  1. 01

    Combine the corn flour, palm oil, chili pepper, and salt in a bowl.

  2. 02

    Leave the mixture to sit for 2–3 hours.

  3. 03

    Shape the mixture as desired, and serve with drinks.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Gbolahan Adebayo; view original image record .

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