Cookbook:Pekere (Nigerian Corn Cake)

Pekere, also known as corn cake, is a typical Yoruba food made from cornmeal. It is typically served with ogi, ẹko, or Nigerian custard. It is similar to akara and usually consumed as a breakfast dish.

Ingredients

 * Fresh peppers
 * Tomatoes
 * Onions
 * Finely-ground cornmeal
 * Water
 * Salt
 * Maggi cube
 * Vegetable oil

Procedure

 * 1) Grind or blend the pepper, tomatoes, and onions together to make a paste.
 * 2) Combine the pepper paste and cornmeal.
 * 3) Mix in water, salt, and maggi cube until smooth.
 * 4) Heat enough vegetable oil in a pot for deep-frying. Aim for a temperature of about 350–375°F.
 * 5) Roll the mixture into small balls, and deep fry them.
 * 6) Remove the pekere from the oil, and drain any excess oil.
 * 7) Serve with ogi, ẹkọ, or Nigerian custard.