Nigerian Custard
Nigerian custard is a breakfast dish widely consumed in Nigeria. It is often eaten instead of akamu (pap) or ogi. It can be served with bread and akara. Custard is made from corn flour. People mix it with hot water until it becomes thick. In Nigeria, it has different colors, but the yellow one is the most common.
- Prep
- 12 min
- Cook
- 42 min
- Total
- 54 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Medium
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Equipment
Cup or bowl
Equipment
Spoon
Equipment
Kettle
Procedure
Place the custard powder in a bowl. Stir in a small amount of cold water until smooth and lump-free.
Procedure
Gradually stir in boiling water.
Procedure
Allow the custard to set. If it is too thick or hard, stir in water to your desired consistency.
Procedure
Stir in milk and sugar.
Procedure
Serve.
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Wikibooks contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ · Adapted; quantities retained as written. · Original source
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Scale it
Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
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.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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