Sweet-Hot Corn Cakes (Akpete)

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Sweet-Hot Corn Cakes (Akpete)
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These interesting corn cakes from Ghana can be eaten hot or cold, alone, or with roasted peanuts for a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients


  • 2 cups white cornmeal
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons peanut or vegtable oil
  • Water
  • Oil for deep-frying

 



Instructions


Combine the dry ingredients and oil in a bowl, then add just enough water to form a stiff dough.  Shape into egg-size oval cakes and dust lightly with flour.  Heat oil to 350 degrees fahrenheit.  Fry cakes, a few at a time, until browned.  Drain on paper towels.
Servings
1 1/2 dozen cakes
Servings
1 1/2 dozen cakes
Sweet-Hot Corn Cakes (Akpete)
Votes: 0
Rating: 0
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
These interesting corn cakes from Ghana can be eaten hot or cold, alone, or with roasted peanuts for a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients


  • 2 cups white cornmeal
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons peanut or vegtable oil
  • Water
  • Oil for deep-frying

 



Instructions


Combine the dry ingredients and oil in a bowl, then add just enough water to form a stiff dough.  Shape into egg-size oval cakes and dust lightly with flour.  Heat oil to 350 degrees fahrenheit.  Fry cakes, a few at a time, until browned.  Drain on paper towels.
Servings
1 1/2 dozen cakes
Servings
1 1/2 dozen cakes
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