Igbouh Ahi (Nigerian Roasted Bambara Nuts)
Roasted bambara nuts, also known as igbouh ahi, is a crunchy snack commonly consumed by the Tiv people of Nigeria.
- Prep
- 9 min
- Cook
- 51 min
- Total
- 1 hr
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Easy
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
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Cooking instructions
Procedure
Rinse bambara nuts and add salt to taste.
Procedure
Combine blended pepper with bambara nuts.
Procedure
Roast the peppered bambara nuts until tender.
Procedure
Serve with plantain or roasted maize.
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Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
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