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Revision as of 22:39, 25 July 2021
 Bags of fermented maize yogurt, Akpan | |
| Alternative names | Akassa |
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| Type | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Togo, Benin, France (imported) |
| Main ingredients | Fermented maize |
| Ingredients generally used | Condensed milk |
Akpan, also known as Akassa, is a fermented maize yogurt. A product of Togolese and Beninese cuisine, it is considered a dessert.
Description
Akpan is made by fermenting maize kernels or powder. The fermented maize is then bagged together with condensed milk and ice to create a sweet dessert.[1][2] Some sources describe the dish as a vegetable yogurt.[1]
The dessert is popular in Benin and Togo. In Benin, the dish is referred to as Akassa. It has a small consumer base in France.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "L'akpan, le yaourt végétal béninois qui a du potentiel". archive.wikiwix.com. Archived from the original on 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
- ^ "Akpan - Ogi". Cuisine228. 2018-04-09. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
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