AAdun is a savory snack of Yoruba origin; the snack is made from a combination of roasted corn flour, palm oil and spices. A variation of this snack contains fried red cowpeas. Aadun is sold primarily as a street snack and often it’s present at festive functions like naming ceremonies and traditional marriages
Ingredients:
- 1 cup roasted corn flour
- ¼ cup palm oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
Directions:
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients. Using your fingers, thoroughly combine and knead the mixture until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 2-3 hours. Mold into desired shape and serve.
Fun Fact: Aadun actually translates to “sweetness” but the snack is completely savory.
Thanks for the info on how to make aadun I love it so much. But can I fry palm oil before using it.
I dream of eatting Aadun that does the dream mean.
Thank you for this blog. I make and sell Adun.
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Please can I get the cornmeal powder for me to make my aadun?
Hello, pls can I use cornflour from a bakery store instead of roasted corn flour. Thanks
Yes, place the powder in the oven to sort of dry cook it a bit or pour it into a fry pan and fry stirring constantly until you think it’s dry cooked. You don’t want to eat uncooked flour
I remember me and my siblings not really liking the palm oil,so my mother would buy the corn flour then we would mix it with groundnut oil and sugar or salt.It was everything.
so smart!
You can also heat the oil and add a few slices of onion before using the oil in your roasted corn flour. Remember to remove the onion before use.
My husband just said he wants to eat Aadun, asking if I can make it. I was like?
hahahahha.. that eye roll is so me. The hard part is finding roasted corn.
Al’ adun re oooo. You hear that when in a big garages. I love it to the extent that i drink garri with it.
hahahhahaha.. memories
omg thank a ton. Ive been dreaming of a dun forever, will be making this asap.
great! do let us know how it turns out.
Aadun is really delicious but seemingly not common again, so I’m really surprised to see it in your blog! Thanks for bringing these wonderful meals to general knowledge.
What is the yoruba name for roasted corn flour please? I love aadun so much.
Hi there, thanks for all the food you are sharing, I have added this site to my bookmark. I have grounded corn at home brought from Nigeria. Can i toast that and use it for the aadun. I used to love the snack when i was young but I have not had it in ages.
can i use roasted white corn flour
Hi there!
Is roasted corn flour the same thing as cornmeal? I’ve been looking for that here in Lagos and I imagine roasted corn flour will be easy to find. Love your website btw :)
No it’s not. cornflour is more of a further processed corn meal, the texture is more fine. Thanks for loving the site, please share our work.
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It looks very pretty……imagine it tastes as good as it looks.
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That`s my best snack. I don`t miss it each time in Lagos. Thanks for the recipe. May be, i will try it out here before my arrival in lagos,Nigeria.
Please where do you get to buy in Lagos?
Hi. You can buy from Garages in Ibadan.
Looks like cake. Can’t wait to have a taste of it.
:)
i love Aadun, please does it require any water to mould
No it does not
Really no cooking involved? I can try this.
Do let us know if you do :)
I Love love your blog. Keep up the excellent work.
Trying your coconut rice recipe now as we speak!! Fingers crossed. Lol.. Hope it’s at least editable for the kids!
thank you!! let us know how it turns out
You are doing a great job here o…showing recipe for different kinds of traditional Nigerian food. Kudos :)
Thanks Boo!!
Oh wow.. i have never heard about Adun but I love that it look easy to make. Will keep an eye out for roasted corn flour in the african food store this wkd. It looks like a really good canape. Thank you!!!!
Thank you!! do let us know how it turns out when you try it.
Never eaten it before……. Bt did it myself today n it tasted good………tanx 4 d recipe
That is good to hear!!
now i can make adun… love dt stuff **
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Same here!
Where do you get the roasted corn flour? Can you make it at home or it is available at the african store?
Roasted corn flour is sold in African stores, but it is also very easy to make. Simply roast dried corn, mill and sieve.
I love adun soooo much! Can’t wait to gorge on it when I’m in Naija. Happy New Year, 9jaFoodie.
Yeiii!!! I thought I was the only one that likes the stuff.
Is there anywhere to buy the cooked one around Lagos? I’d like a taste before venturing to cook myself. It looks delicious enough but need to sure first…
Unfortunately I am not sure.
I love adun soooo much and can’t wait to gorge on it when I’m in Naija. Happy New Year, 9jaFoodie.