abacha - cassava - dried - igbo - ibo - food - nigerian - recipe - traditional

The main ingredient in Abacha is dried shaved cassava. The cassava is re-hydrated with water and combined with spices and seasonings.  Traditionally, abacha can be served with ponmo (cow skin) and/or roasted fish.

Ingredient
2 cups Abacha (dried Shredded cassava)
1 Dried Fish*
1/4 cup Palm Oil
1/2 teaspoon Akaun *Cooking Potash*
3 Tablespoons Crayfish
1/2 bulb small onion (chopped)
1/4 cup chopped scented leave
Maggi and Salt to taste

Direction

  • Soak  abacha in hot water till  soft (25-30mins). Drain.
  • Bleach palm oil for 5 minutes on medium heat. set aside to cool
  • De-solve the akaun in 1 tablespoon of  hot water. set aside
  • In a bowl, combine the bleached oil and akaun solution. whisk until slightly thickened. Add the dried fish, crayfish, softened abacha, onions, maggi and salt .Combine thoroughly. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
  • Sprinkle on scent leaf just before serving

Enjoy!