Appetizers & nibbles
Agoti (fried cassava and maize dumplings)
Small dumplings made from cassava and maize flour, deep-fried in palm oil until golden and crunchy. They are nibbled as a snack or served with a hot pepper sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pâte
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cassava flour, maize flour, salt and baking powder if using.
- Gradually add the lukewarm water, stirring, until you have a soft dough that holds together in a ball without sticking to your fingers.
- Mix in the onion, chilli and garlic, then let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Shape small dumplings about 3 cm across between your palms.
- Heat the oil in a pan to about 170 °C, that is when a small piece of dough sizzles and rises to the surface.
- Drop the dumplings in small batches and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning them, until they are nicely golden.
- Drain on kitchen paper and eat them warm.
Variations and tips
Sweet version. Replace the salt with a tablespoon of sugar and add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
Using what's available. If fine cassava flour is unavailable, use finely ground gari or cassava starch.
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Original Ecomely recipe.