Cookbook:Kokoro (Nigerian Fried Corn Snack) I

| Cuisine of Nigeria

Kokoro is a crunchy Nigerian snack made of corn. It can be eaten alone or accompanied by cassava flakes, custard, or beverages.

Ingredients

 * Cornmeal
 * Salt
 * Vegetable oil
 * Sugar
 * Chile powder

Procedure

 * 1) Combine all the ingredients in a pot. Add some water, and set on the heat.
 * 2) Stir continuously over medium heat until it thickens to a thick and elastic dough.
 * 3) Remove from the heat, and let cool.
 * 4) Dust a cutting board with corn flour.
 * 5) Take a portion of the dough, and roll it on the board, forming a long 'snake' with thin edges. Repeat this for the rest of the dough.
 * 6) Heat the oil over high heat. Add the dough snakes, and fry until golden brown.
 * 7) Remove the kokoro from the oil, and remove any excess oil.
 * 8) Cool and serve. Store in an airtight container.